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.
Global Repercussions of Eurocentrism – The UCSD Guardian
WEBSep 26, 2021 · 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 ...
UC San Diego’s Acceptance of Controversial TikToker shows ...
WEBSep 25, 2022 · Even now, it’s difficult for me to describe the way my stomach dropped when I first heard that Avaneesh Kanala was coming to UC San Diego. At first glance, Kanala might seem like an average UCSD transfer student, but a quick search of his name will pull up the TikTok account where he spews racist and …
Concert Review: Enhypen – The UCSD Guardian
WEBOct 9, 2022 · Concert Review: Enhypen. After hours of waiting, the lights in the Honda Center finally dimmed and the black-and-white ‘ENHYPEN WORLD TOUR MANIFESTO’ logo flashed across the screens. Thousands of ‘Engenes’ — the name of Enhypen’s fans — waved their lightsticks and burst into full screams like they were the victims in a horror film.
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 …
Updates About On-Campus Housing Selection Procedures for …
WEBMar 6, 2022 · UC San Diego’s on-campus housing procedures for the upcoming school year include the priority of students housed and the addition of new buildings. In January, an eligibility email was sent to students that informed them of the process to apply for on-campus housing for the upcoming 2022-2023 academic …
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 ...
Toxic Gaming Culture Breeds Sexism, Homophobia
WEBMar 6, 2022 · The toxicity of the online gaming community when it comes to the LGBTQ+ community is what causes 41% of queer gamers to avoid certain games due to fear of harassment and for 35% to lie about their sexual identity while online. According to another survey conducted in May 2021, 77% of women responded dealing with at …
Book Review: “Maybe You Should Talk to Someone” - The UCSD …
WEBApr 24, 2022 · Just as society seemed to be drifting towards prioritizing individualism, the pandemic proved just how vital human interaction and connection truly are. Lori Gottlieb released “Maybe You Should Talk to Someone” almost like an omen, and it became an instant New York Times bestseller less than a year before everyone was confined to …