The first week of winter quarter, I was sitting with Erica Ferrer, a doctoral student in Marine Biology at the Scripps Institute of Oceanography, in Muir Woods Coffee House. We had met to talk about the dire situation facing life on planet Earth and what we, as graduate students at UC San Diego, could possibly […]
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New Muir College Art Piece to Celebrate LGBTQIA+ and Indigenous Community
Muir College is installing a 3-D metal art piece titled When the World Comes to Life this winter. The initiative was spearheaded by former Associated Students Muir College Senators Alexandra Harbert and Roy Velasquez. The artistic renovation will be bolted to the Stewart Commons Wall, between Middle of Muir and Muir’s community garden. “Determining the […]
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Man Shot Four Times Outside Convoy Restaurant in Second San Diego Shooting This Week
One man was wounded around 9:30 p.m. last night during a shooting in the parking lot shared by Min Sok Chon, Somi Somi, Sul & Beans, and Prime Grills in the Convoy area of San Diego. The incident followed an altercation between two groups of patrons at the entrance of the eatery. When the fight […]
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Submission: “The University’s Inadequate System for Handling Disability Made Me Sicker”—An Open Letter to Vice Chancellor Pettit
Krys Méndez PhD Candidate, Ethnic Studies University of California, San Diego Thursday, February 14, 2019 Dr. Becky Pettit Vice-Chancellor for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion University of California, San Diego Dear Dr. Becky Pettit, I write this open letter in an attempt to open a dialogue around issues faced by students with disabilities and medical conditions […]
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Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright to be UCSD’s 2019 Commencement Speaker
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright will be speaking at UC San Diego’s all-campus commencement ceremony on June 15. Madeleine Albright, nee Korbel, is a Czech-born American political figure who served as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations from 1993–97. She became the first female secretary of state during the Clinton presidency from 1997–2001. […]
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Olympic Hopeful Katja Pavicevic Commits to UCSD Swim Team
Canadian Junior National Swim and Dive team member Katja Pavicevic recently committed to UC San Diego’s NCAA Division II Swim and Dive team. Pavicevic joined the Canadian Junior National team in 2017 and has competed in major international swimming championships, notably the Junior World and Junior Pan Pacific Swimming Championships. For college swimming, she is ranked as the fourth […]
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Suspect Detained Following Hillcrest Shooting, No Injuries Reported
One suspect was detained Tuesday night by the San Diego Police Department (SDPD) following a shooting that targeted the Golden Dragon Asian Bistro in Hillcrest. No injuries were reported, according to NBC 7 San Diego. At approximately 7:40 p.m., witnesses heard gunshots on 4th Avenue and University Boulevard, aimed at Golden Dragon Asian Bistro. The suspect was […]
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A Star is Born Will Strike a Chord in Your Heart
Be prepared to belt Grammy-winning song “Shallow” at the top of your lungs after watching A Star Is Born. The film will be shown at Price Center Theater on February 13. A Star is Born follows Ally, a singer-songwriter who works as a waitress to make ends meet. She meets famous singer, Jackson Maine, and […]
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Fake Grenade Discovered in Muir College
A fake bomb was found in a tunnel near Muir College yesterday, prompting the appearance of a bomb squad on campus. The grenade was an inert training device. The Metro Arson Strike team arrived on campus, fencing off the area with caution tape. According to spokeswoman Mónica Muñoz from San Diego Fire-Rescue, the device seemed […]
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Upkeeping My #Aesthetic: How Influencer Culture is Affecting UCSD
For those who are unfamiliar with the term “influencer,” it describes a person who has a sufficient amount of online followers to make a mental, social, or even fiscal impact. Millennials and baby boomers alike have various conceptions of what influencer culture entails: We are often reminded of the SugarBear Hair vitamin scandals, the endless […]