Abraham Galvan, a third year Literature major, was appointed as Associated Students of UC San Diego (ASUCSD) Vice President of Campus Affairs on February 7, following the resignation announcement of former VP of Campus Affairs Matthew Arrollado last month. As VP of Campus Affairs, Galvan will be responsible for ASUCSD internal development, transitions, publicity, and […]
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Where to Legally Buy Weed Near UCSD
California’s January legalization of recreational marijuana has many residents excited to try the drug, whether for the first time or the thousandth. However, there remain numerous hurdles to acquiring weed; UC San Diego prohibits its possession on campus, the city of San Diego has its own set of regulations governing the sale of marijuana, and […]
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Net Neutrality is Dead. Brace Yourself for the Impact.
Imagine this scenario. You return to your dorm from a particularly rough day of class. Your professor was late to your first lecture, which made you late to your next class. Unfortunately, since you were late you missed a quiz. Now you’re back in your triple trying to de-stress with some Netflix when you notice […]
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Student Petition to Remove Woody Allen Class Receives 12,000 Signatures
A petition created by a UC San Diego Theatre student calling for the cancellation of a Woody Allen film class has received close to 12,000 signatures. Savanah Lyon, a third-year transfer student in Marshall College majoring in Theatre, said that she chose to speak out against the class and create the petition due to beliefs […]
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Arts Count 2018: A Platform for Passion
On Friday, February 2, the art community at UC San Diego held its annual Arts Count event. This event allows artists to perform and showcase their art, whether it be dance, instrumentation, or comedy. The show was kicked off by the welcoming and energetic hosts, Paulina To and Rey Fernandez, both of whom were involved in […]
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UCSD Researchers Remain Focused on Developing Marijuana Sobriety Test
Currently, there is no reliable roadside check to see whether drivers are actually impaired from smoking marijuana, which was legalized for recreational use in California at the start of this year. “We have a reliable and easy-to-use test to measure blood alcohol concentration. But right now we don’t have a fast, reliable test to gauge […]
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We Need to Talk About the Elephant on Campus (the One Wearing the Woody Allen Mask)
Imagine a world where those who sexually assault, diminish, and oppress aren’t allowed to get away with what they have done, regardless of their status, power, or wealth. If it is hard to imagine it is because it is contrary to what we have always known. For so long, abusers have been protected by their […]
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Geisel Library Rejecting Plan B for Vending Machines is Callous and Short-sighted
Since 2013, emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs), more commonly known as “Plan B,” have been legally available to people of all ages over the counter. Half a decade later, one might assume that they would be easily accessible to those who need them, especially on college campuses. And yet, legal loopholes, transportation and ability issues, and […]
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Plan B Vending Machines to be Installed in Price Center
The University Centers Advisory Board (UCAB) approved a vending machine on Tuesday that will sell generic Plan B pills in Price Center. The approval will make UC San Diego the third University of California to sell the morning after pill through a vending machine after UC Davis installed one last March and UC Santa Barbara […]
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Former Student Loses DIsability Case Against UCSD
A former UC San Diego student lost a disability discrimination suit against the Regents of the State of California on December 15, 2017. Shahram Jazirian sued the UC Regents in late April of 2017, claiming UCSD neglected to provide him with the necessary accommodations needed to meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and led to him […]