Posted inArts and Culture, Events on Campus, Film

23rd edition of SDAFF showcases Asian American and International Cinema

The San Diego Asian Film Festival (SDAFF) is an annual premier film showcase of Asian American and international cinema in San Diego. Founded in 2000, it presents films from classics of fundamental Asian filmmakers to prospective independent works. This year, the 23rd edition of SDAFF will show over 100 films from November 3-12, 2022, in the […]

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No Injuries Reported After Tree Falls Near Price Center

An approximately 100-foot tall eucalyptus tree fell just north of the Price Center Loop at around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday night amid winds gusting upwards of 30 mph. No injuries or damage was reported, according to UC San Diego’s Associate Director of University Communications, Leslie Sepuka. Manny Rodriguez, a second-year Structural Engineering major, was in office […]

Posted inCampus, Labor, News, UC System

UAW 2865 and SRU-UAW Vote to Ratify New Contracts, Ending Six-week-long Strike

UAW 2865 and SRU-UAW, the unions representing academic student employees (ASEs) and student researchers, respectively, ratified a new contract with the University of California on December 23, 2022, ending a six-week-long strike. The announcement comes after several bargaining sessions and a week-long ratification vote. Following a voting period lasting from Monday, December 19 to Friday, […]

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UCSD Aims to Address Appalling Infrastructure

For both commuter and on-campus students alike at UC San Diego, a prevalent concern among all students is the infrastructure and overall design  layout. Many students have complained about the lack of affordable housing, unfurnished apartment suites, insufficient parking spaces, and other accessibility features that continue to negatively impact student life. However, UCSD assures its […]