UC San Diego enrollment reaches all-time high in the 2024–25 …
Oct 28, 2024 · Enrollment at UC San Diego has reached an all time high with 45,273 students across graduate and undergraduate programs matriculated for Fall Quarter 2024, according to a preliminary headcount by the UCSD Office of the Registrar, released on Oct. 18. This increase in enrollment is a result of a record-breaking admissions cycle that amounted to 156,932 combined freshman and transfer applications.
Sports Culture is American Culture, and It’s Worth Studying
Jun 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 …
Geisel Library closed for remainder of day in wake of fatal incident
Nov 6, 2024 · UC San Diego’s Office of the Executive Vice-Chancellor released a bulletin to all staff, students, and personnel at approximately 3:15 p.m., informing the community of a death that occurred in Geisel Library earlier on Wednesday, Nov. 6. The library is closed for the remainder of the day. “Emergency responders, including police, are currently managing the...
California implements 20 feet parking intersection ban
Nov 18, 2024 · Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, California will implement a “daylighting” law to make parking within 20 feet of any marked or unmarked curb near intersections illegal, even if the curb isn’t painted red. “Daylighting” refers to enhancing the safety and vision of other vehicles by prohibiting parking near crosswalks and intersections. The term “daylighting” is taken...
The UC cracks down: A history of free speech on campus
Oct 8, 2024 · The 2023-24 academic year was witness to tumultuous scenes across the University of California system. Students protested in numbers not seen in decades, demanding an end to U.S. support for Israel. In response, university administration unleashed a violent crackdown that saw students beaten and arrested by police, raising questions about free speech protections on campus...
It’s Time to Stop Blindly Idolizing Celebrities
May 23, 2021 · We have all most likely experienced an obsession over a celebrity at least once in our lifetime. Whether you went through a One Direction phase in middle school (complete with posters, signed albums, and band merch) or found yourself joining the BTS Army fanbase to closely obsess over the members’ personal lives, you idolized these individuals and placed them on an untouchable pedestal.
Tritons shine in women’s basketball opener – The UCSD Guardian
Nov 8, 2024 · UC San Diego women’s basketball (1–0, 0–0 Big West) opened up their season with an 86–51 win over the Occidental Tigers (0–1, 0–0 SCIAC) at LionTree Arena on Monday night. Sabrina Ma scored 15 points and Nicki Polocheck added 14 more off the bench in a blowout victory. Having completed their four-year transition period during...
The Guardian 2024 Election Voting Guide – The UCSD Guardian
Oct 29, 2024 · With the 2024 election due to take place on Nov. 5, The UCSD Guardian prepared a voter guide for students and UCSD community members with relevant information regarding important local elections and ballot propositions. Endorsements reflect those listed on the official California Voter Guide. All registered voters in California should have received a ballot in...
UC system cements legacy of defunding libraries with recent …
Nov 11, 2024 · The most recent wave of Geisel budget cuts have sparked upset among students and staff surrounding the UC’s fiscal priorities. These types of cuts to vital student services are not new in the UC system, and reflect a long history of defunding educational resources like libraries over time. Amid sweeping budget cuts, library services have...
UCSD on-campus polling centers fill up with voters on Election Day
On Nov. 5, UC San Diego students showed up in substantial crowds to vote in person at the three polling locations available on campus.. The line from the campus voting center in Sun God Lounge at Price Center wrapped around The Trove and stretched past Dirty Birds, nearly reaching the end of the Snake Path in Earl Warren College.