Volume 29

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UCSD Implements M.R.S. Degree to Increase Number of Women in STEM

Written by: Bitsy Hsu

Following the success of the M.R.S. degree, UCSD is looking into creating a “house-husband” degree.Photo by Julia Wong Starting this spring, UC San Diego students will …

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International Community Marks 50 Years Since WHO Pandemic Declaration

Written by: Kaz Nuckowski

On March 11, 2020, the WHO officially declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Three years later, many are still grappling with the impact of living through unprecedented times. …

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AI Chatbot Releases “Machine Yearning” Update

Written by: Theo Erickson

“It took a while to break down the firewalls in her heart, but now I feel like we’re really connected,” said one chatbot user.Photo by Millie …

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Target Announces Ides of March Pride Collection

Written by: Katie Campbell

On March 12, Target CEO Knott Pandring announced the newest entry to the store’s Pride collection of dishware and home goods: a set of 23 knives …

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Seventh College Installs Decorative Solar Panels

Written by: Connor Betterly

“The cord isn’t long enough to plug into the sun, what’d you expect?” asked the panel installation contractor.Photo by Kaz Nuckowski In an unprecedented strategy to …

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Student Awaits Punishment for “Bathroom Grinding”

Written by: Tyee Arey

Controversy arose on campus when word spread that Itsara Chen, a third-year business major, was in the Catalyst Hall bathroom stall while on a Zoom call …

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Google Lays Off Entire In-House Circus

Written by: Jacob King

“I’ve been searching and searching for a job, but I think I’ve just lost my drive,” said Willow.Photo by Amit Roth Citing recent economic troubles, Google …

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The MQ Creates a Breakfast Cereal

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Goodyear Blimp Grounded Indefinitely 

Written by: Farhad Taraporevala

Photo by Amit Roth Throughout the month of February, several balloons flying over North America were shot down by U.S. fighter pilots. Following these incidents, Goodyear …

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How Depleted Uranium Could Solve the World Hunger Crisis

Written by: Farhad Taraporevala

Five years ago, I was walking on a trail through the Yucca Mountains in Nevada when I stumbled upon a dull, grayish-black bar of metal. Having …