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Opinion-Editorial

An Intro to Student Blogs & Buzz

February 20, 2014 4 min read
Step out from behind the lab bench and wade upstream through the rows of desks in Peterson Hall. Share your voice and lend an ear. Being a biology student, can be overwhelming at times (so... Read More

Why the Nobel Prize Doesn’t Deserve Our Love

July 12, 2017 8 min read
By Sharada Saraf | SQ Online Reporter | SQ Online (2016-2017) [hr gap=”10″] Imagine being in a year-long group project with five other people. The class is notoriously difficult, and an A in it would be glorious for... Read More

Fighting for Funding: White House Anti-Science Stance Distresses Scientists

May 2, 2017 7 min read
By Sharada Saraf | SQ Online Reporter | SQ Online (2016-2017) ________________________________________________________________________________________ President Trump wants to cut billions of dollars in research grant funding, and institutions like UC San Diego have become seriously concerned about the future of... Read More

Intelligent Invertebrate: The Octopus!

May 15, 2014 5 min read
An eight legged creature with over a hundred suction cups on each of its tentacles lurking among the great depths of the ocean is not only one of the ocean’s top predators but also one of the most intelligent invertebrates undersea. Read More

Translational Medicine Day

April 17, 2017 3 min read
CALLUM ARRAS | BLOGGER | SQ ONLINE (2016-17)   Translational medicine—this term for healthcare was new to me as I approached the Telemedicine Building for the first time for a reason other than a turbo... Read More

Blackfish Debate Reaches Campus

April 24, 2014 7 min read
A debate on the Blackfish documentary & its ensuing animal rights issues was hosted on campus last week. We break down the discussion between a UCSD philosophy professor and a SeaWorld corporate director. Read More

Defend the Nation or the Pacific Ocean?

April 10, 2014 3 min read
When gazing at the glistening blue waters from La Jolla Shores it’s hard to imagine another world teeming with life underneath... Read More

Re-evaluating the Smoking Ban

April 6, 2014 4 min read
In the past, groups of cigarette smokers were commonly seen walking out of Geisel Library to gather... Read More

Not Just Being Scent O’Mental: Leave La Jolla’s Sea Lions Alone

March 9, 2017 4 min read
By Sharada Saraf | SQ Online Reporter | SQ Online (2016-2017) ________________________________________________________________________________________ For years, La Jolla Cove’s striking sea life and beautiful scenery has drawn thousands of visitors from across the world to California. However, some animals that... Read More

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SQ Online is part of the Saltman Quarterly program, a biology student organization committed to communicating science and research. The late Dr. Paul Saltman inspired the program’s creation, and the Saltman Family continues to generously support our efforts. For more on Dr. Saltman’s legacy, read our tributes.

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