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Cardinals stand on a balcony, after U.S. Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected Pope Leo XIV by the conclave, at the Vatican, May 8, 2025.REUTERS/HANNAH MCKAY
Unpacking the Real Conclave versus “Conclave” the Movie
Isabella Durazo, Culture Editor • May 20, 2025

The papal conclave is one of the most special, specific, and holy rituals that dictates who the next leader of the Catholic Church will be. After...

The Del Mair Fairgrounds house the San Diego County Fair every summer. They are one of the many activities for locals or tourists in San Diego.

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A Summer in San Diego Offers a Wide Variety of Activities
Maddie Stevens, Staffer • May 20, 2025

Sophomore Kalia Dolan was born and raised in San Diego and has spent many summer seasons under the SD sun. She has done a variety of activities,...

Diana Ross poses during the Met Gala, an annual fundraising gala held for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute with this year's theme 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,' in New York City, New York, U.S., May 5, 2025. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Met Gala 2025: Black Elegance Takes Center Stage
Mae Kordas, Staffer • May 16, 2025

The 2025 Met Gala, held on May 5th at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, brought together some of the biggest names in art, culture, sports, entertainment,...

President Trump signed an executive order to protect fans from insane ticket prices from both first and second hand ticket sellers. Now, ticket buying should be easier for the consumer.

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The “Ticketmaster War” Could See an End
Isabella Durazo, Culture Editor • May 6, 2025

Crashing websites and insane resale prices are two statements that describe the process that fans go through in order to buy tickets for any...

Gold medallist Alysa Liu of the U.S. celebrates after winning the Women’s Figure Skating World Championships in Boston on March 28, 2025.

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Alysa Liu triumphantly returns from a break to win at the Ice Skating World Championships
Chloe Mullen, Staffer • April 27, 2025

Alysa Liu ended her short program in the Boston 2025 World Championships on March 28, 2025, with a smile on her face and her finger pointing...

The San Diego Padres opened up their season with their best start in franchise history. 

In this image, San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (23), right, celebrates with Luis Arraez (4) after the Padres beat the Atlanta Braves 5-0 at Petco Park in March 2025. 

Does this start prove that they have what it takes this year to have a successful season and a chance at the World Series?

Photo Credit to Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
Padres Are Rolling: San Diego Kicks Off Season Strong
Mae Kordas, Staffer • April 15, 2025

There’s a pulse back in downtown San Diego — the kind you can feel in the streets, in the cheers echoing from Petco Park, as the Padres have...

A drone piloted by members of the Armed Forces of the Dominican Republic takes off as part of the ongoing search operation of Sudiksha Chowdary Konanki, 20, an University of Pittsburgh student who went missing while on spring break, in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic March 13, 2025. 

REUTERS/Erika Santelices
The Spring Break Crackdown: Popular Destinations Enforce Restrictions
Maddie Stevens, Staffer • April 15, 2025

The number one question during this time of year: Are you going anywhere for spring break? While picking a vacation spot for this break is normally...

The oversaturation of online and in-person thrifting has led to dramatic pricing differences, like the ones seen above, on Poshmark.

Photo Collage by Chloe Mullen
Photos from the Poshmark website
The History of Thrifting, And How It Has Changed Today
Chloe Mullen, Staffer • April 3, 2025

Although secondhand bartering has existed for centuries, thrift shops are a relatively new form of shopping. In the 19th century, when a new...

The spring season marks the beginning of the music festival season. Each big festival has its own unique culture that lures people to the events.

Photo Credit to Pixabay
‘Tis the Season of Music Festivals
Isabella Durazo, Staffer • April 3, 2025

From the different genres of music, to the creative setups, to the amazing outfits worn by fans, the environments of music festivals is something...

Mar 24, 2024; Spokane, WA, USA; Yale Bulldogs guard John Poulakidas (4) battles San Diego State Aztecs guard Lamont Butler (5) for the ball in the second half at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. 

Coming off of successful regular seasons four Division-I San Diego basketball teams made it to March Madness. Even with first-round losses, the teams brought hope and excitement for college basketball in San Diego.

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March Madness Heartbreak: San Diego Teams Knocked Out Early
Mae Kordas, Staffer • April 1, 2025

San Diego has never been considered a city for basketball, but with the four San Diego teams that made it into March Madness that may change....

The chilling case of Ruby Franke has become a nationwide issue, shedding light on kids' monetization in social media.

Image by Pexels from Pixabay
The Devil Does Yotube: Examining the Dark Side of Social Media
Maddie Stevens, Staffer • April 1, 2025

Everything is not always as it seems, and this has been especially true in the case of former YouTube vlogger Ruby Franke. Hulu released a three-part...

The success of women's soccer, especially here in San Diego with the Wave, has inspired many young girls to excel in the sport.

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From Role Models to Real-World Athletes: How Women’s Soccer is Empowering Young Girls
Brooklynn Kiil, Staffer • March 26, 2025

The evolution of women's sports is ever-evolving. The sports industry is making immense strides in breaking the barriers to equality in sports...

There are far more male head chefs who lead Michelin-starred restaurants than female chefs, which reflects a greater gender disparity in the food industry.

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Gender Disparity at the Michelin Awards
Chloe Mullen, Staffer • March 24, 2025

In February, the Michelin Awards were presented in Glasgow, Scotland in the United Kingdom and Ireland section. However, there was a massive...

This stack features nine books from well-known African-American authors, activists, and sociologists from Colson Whitehead  to none other than Frederick Douglass himself. The seventh book on this stack is the subject of the movie, an adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s famous work The Nickel Boys.

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The Nickel Boys By RaMell Ross: An Uneven Adaptation to Colson Whitehead’s Beloved Novel
TJ Campbell, Staffer • March 20, 2025

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars In a strange sense, movies are experiencing a new wave of artistic ingenuity against the backdrop of the death of the...

Director Sean Baker, producers Alex Coco and Samantha Quan and cast and crew members win the Oscar for Best Picture for "Anora" during the Oscars show at the 97th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 2, 2025. 

Photo from REUTERS/Carlos Barria
The 97th Oscars: Performances, Dominations, and Snubs
Maddie Stevens, Staffer • March 20, 2025

The Academy Awards hold significance to many within the film industry, and taking home an Oscar is an achievement not to be overlooked. This...

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