Sports Culture is American Culture, and It’s Worth Studying
WEBJun 7, 2020 · Sports are one of the largest unspoken cultural phenomena in American history. Whether you’re in elementary school, college, or beyond, sports have notably been extricated from other societal and cultural discussions of American history. Sure, Jackie Robinson is a well-known figure to many, and rightfully so; He broke modern Major League Baseball’s color barrier in...
It’s Time to Stop Blindly Idolizing Celebrities
WEBMay 23, 2021 · Musical artists who express opinions littered with bigotry or have been involved in illegal activities, drug abuse, etc. are still given a large spotlight. Chris Brown, who has been repeatedly accused of abuse and sexual assault and even arrested on charges of rape, continues to have a solid fan base, similar to Kanye West.
Saving Ourselves From the White Savior Complex
WEBApr 25, 2021 · Raymond Tran, Editor-in-Chief. Apr 25, 2021. The White Savior Complex is, simply put, a trope in which a white person provides help to or rescues non-white people from unfortunate circumstances in a self-serving manner. However, this concept is multifaceted and its implications are more detrimental than …
New California Law Mandates Free Menstrual Products in Public …
WEBJan 23, 2022 · California public schools and universities will have to provide free menstrual products in restrooms by the start of the 2022–23 school year thanks to a bill signed in October 2021, by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Menstrual Equity Act of 2021 applies to all grades 6–12 public schools, community colleges, and California State University campuses.
Men’s Volleyball Coach Kevin Ring on Shocking No. 1 Hawaii, an ...
WEBMay 9, 2021 · UC San Diego’s men’s volleyball team, playing a shortened, but grueling, schedule of solely Big West opponents, finished 3–12 in the 2021 regular season. But after notching their first Division-I postseason victory against California State University, Northridge, the Tritons knocked off undefeated national No. 1 Hawaii in a massive upset, but could not repeat the...
Film Review: “No Time to Die” – The UCSD Guardian
WEBOct 17, 2021 · Despite its shortcomings, “No Time to Die” was an exhilarating, fun, and action packed blockbuster that finally got to see the light of day. Craig, Fukunaga and Universal put their all into Craig’s last venture as James Bond. Craig’s performance was not only great, but felt like he genuinely enjoyed making it.
Athletes Are Role Models, But What Do They Teach Us?
WEBFeb 28, 2021. “Athletes are role models… [but] what do they teach us?”. That’s the question that former Black Panther member and politically active prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal left readers with in his interview with activist sports writer Dave Zirin back in 2007 for Zirin’s book, “Welcome to the Terrordome: The Pain, Politics, and ...
Attendance Should Not Be Required – The UCSD Guardian
WEBJan 30, 2022 · Attendance should not be required. From the time, money, and compromises students make, their motivation to learn should be evident. However, even for a highly motivated student, it is not always the case that attending everything is the best. The tradeoffs students make to optimize learning need …
How I delude myself into enjoying studying – The UCSD Guardian
WEBJan 22, 2024 · 2) Aesthetic over everything. Now, you might be thinking, “This is terrible advice! You should focus on studying, not the idea of studying.”. This is true. But remember, our goal here is not necessarily to be super productive. Rather, it is to delude ourselves into enjoying studying. The actual amount of work we get done does not actually ...
UCSD receives record-high undergraduate applications for Fall …
WEBMar 10, 2024 · UC San Diego received 156,906 freshman and transfer applications for the upcoming fall term, marking a 4% increase in applications over last year. The university remains the second-most applied-to four-year university in the nation, after UCLA. The uptick is largely attributed to an increase in applications from California residents, underrepresented groups, and community college transfers,...