It’s Time to Stop Blindly Idolizing Celebrities
2021年5月23日 · 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.
Sports Culture is American Culture, and It’s Worth Studying
2020年6月7日 · 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 …
On the Ethics of Separating Art from Artists - The UCSD Guardian
2019年11月11日 · That is, pay attention to how we are to consume art, and who it is coming from, but most importantly pay attention to what we make of it. There is no moral high ground when it comes to finding out who is an appropriate artist and who is an inappropriate artist. Completely separating the art from the artist is virtually impossible.
Saving Ourselves From the White Savior Complex
2021年4月25日 · 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 beneficial to the people that are ...
News - The UCSD Guardian
2024年11月5日 · AFSCME 3299 holds informational picket line for contract negotiation, announces strike vote. Natalia Montero Acevedo, Associate News Editor. Oct 14, 2024. The Student News Site of University of California - San Diego.
Media Romances Skew Real-World Relationship Standards
2021年2月14日 · Media Romances Skew Real-World Relationship Standards. Raymond Tran, Editor-in-Chief. Feb 14, 2021. From Alex Russo and her werewolf boyfriend to Meredith Grey and Derek Shepherd, we are constantly exposed to “perfectly happy” relationships. From a young age, we are told, not only by the media but also by the people around us that meeting ...
1980s: Pop Culture in Excess – The UCSD Guardian
2002年3月14日 · It’s amazing how history repeats itself. With the advent of the new Bush administration, the recession and the “”war against terrorism”” in the Middle East, the start of the millennium has been almost too similar to a period two decades ago: the 1980s. Yes, we are now practically reliving it. Just look around at all the resurfacing ’80s clubs, radio stations and even …
UC Agrees to No Longer Consider ACT/SAT Scores in Admissions
2021年5月23日 · A 2019 lawsuit alleging that the University of California’s “test-optional” admissions policies violated civil rights statutes and Californian constitutional provisions was settled in favor of the plaintiffs on May 14, 2021. The ruling bars UC campuses from considering SAT or ACT scores in their admissions received between Fall 2021 and Spring 2025.
About Us - The UCSD Guardian
About Us. Serving thousands of readers in print and online at www.ucsdguardian.org, The UCSD Guardian is the University of California, San Diego’s award-winning independent student newspaper, published by UCSD students for the UCSD community.Our work seeks to amplify and inform the student body and greater San Diego populace through ethical and accessible …
Global Repercussions of Eurocentrism – The UCSD Guardian
2021年9月26日 · Global Repercussions of Eurocentrism. Raymond Tran, Editor-in-Chief. Sep 26, 2021. During the early stages of the pandemic, the Western world was frightened of Covid-19, but for the wrong reasons, exoticizing the pandemic and placing blame onto countries for practices that are normal for them. The virus was immediately painted in cultural terms ...