Posted inCampus, News

OceanView opens doors after 2 years of remodeling

After two years of construction, OceanView, formerly Oceanview Terrace, held a grand opening event in Thurgood Marshall College on Wednesday to showcase its newly renovated dining hall features. Students and faculty members enjoyed free samples of pizza, desserts, and special entrees. Three main stations stand in OceanView: 3rd Kitchen, Spice Station, and Counter Culture. Two […]

Posted inArts and Culture

ASCE Who?

Sun God and Hullabaloo, two of UCSD’s most popular school-sanctioned events, have recently sparked significant controversy among students about the artists, activities, and recent changes. But who puts on these events? And who chooses the artists? Housed under our student government, Associated Students Concerts and Events (ASCE) plans and orchestrates campus-wide events including Fall Y’all, Hullabaloo, […]

Posted inThe Conch

Student Body Upset by Medium Sized Puddle

Following Monday afternoon’s slight drizzle, students discovered a medium-sized puddle in the middle of Library Walk, which was described by some Southern California natives as “a lake, man.” The rain conditions proved to be a significant issue for many attempting to navigate campus. Unsure of how to maneuver around the puddle, students and faculty were […]

Posted inCommunity Op-Eds, Opinion

Samson Lyons & Kavita Poduri: Inviting Cherríe Moraga to Campus was a Mistake

On May 1, 2016, the Queer and/or Trans People of Color (QTPOC) Conference 2016 at UC Berkeley posted on Facebook apologizing on behalf of their keynote speaker, Cherríe Moraga, and her blatant disregard for they/them pronouns, as well as transgender people in general. On December 1, 2016, UC San Diego invited Cherríe Moraga to host […]

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Food Review: Lil' Dipper

Located just a few miles away from UCSD, Lil’ Dipper is a convenient stop for all students looking to enjoy a cold treat and a break from studying. If you haven’t heard about it before, it’s quite a popular destination for many students. Luckily, this writer has a tendency to judge and analyze food past […]

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UCDC: In The Room Where it Happens

To quote Aaron Burr in Hamilton: An American Musical, “I wanna be in the room where it happens.” And if you haven’t seen the exchange between the cast and VP-elect Mike Pence, you guys aren’t utilizing the internet properly. It’s been three weeks since the election that shook up the world took place, and you’d […]