City Times

San Diego, As Told By Locals

Inspired by VICE News, Legend magazine staffers give their take  on the hot spots that don’t appear on travel guides or destination shows

Angelica Wallingford • May 21, 2015

San Diego has been covered by almost every travel show imaginable. There have been guides upon guides writing about where to and what to see while vacationers spend a week or two here. Those are all...

Cycling the D.I.Y. Skills

San Diego's only bike kitchen still thriving despite challenges

Torrey Spoerer • May 21, 2015

Alfredo originally bought his vintage Raleigh road bicycle for only $5, but he has also spent $300 over the past three years on repairs and maintenance. $100 per year on an outdated vintage ride, however,...

Invisible Partner Inc. might be the future of online dating

Torrey Spoerer • April 21, 2015

Typically, the modern-day dating options for a gay man with limited time and a phone have often been soul-mate-seeking websites such as OkCupid, or no-strings-attached messaging apps such as Grindr, Scruff...

Dialogues of the Soviet past: Soviet history and arts exhibit draws art and history lovers out to City Gallery

Torrey Spoerer • March 24, 2015

In 1989, the Soviet Union government offered the United States a unique opportunity to view Soviet life through an exhibit of contemporary Soviet posters in a show organized by members of the American...

Don’t believe me? Just watch

Apple fashion versus consumer budget, newest addition to smart watch market reflects Apple’s business tactics

Torrey Spoerer • March 24, 2015

Earlier this month, Apple announced the near-soon release of their take on the modern smart watch: the Apple Watch series, consisting of Sport Watch, Watch, and Watch Edition. So far, the expected release...

Indie rock’s post-punk revival: Canadian alternative indie rockers Viet Cong perform classic and new material at a stellar sold out concert at Soda Bar

Torrey Spoerer • March 24, 2015

“What is the difference between love and hate?” Matt Flegel of Viet Cong shouts towards the end of their song “March of Progress” off their new self- titled album, which paints an allusion of...

Parking still an issue for students

Torrey Spoerer • February 24, 2015

Rachel Kennett, a 29-year-old visual arts student, walks to the V building garage, where she and many other students usually find some of the only available parking spots on the campus. “The MS building...

Student Eats: Cat Café opens in the Gaslamp

Torrey Spoerer • February 10, 2015

Since opening its doors on Jan. 5, a new café in downtown San Diego has been attracting plenty of locals and tourists a like within just their first month of business. That’s because it’s not an...

‘Terrestrial’ set to go live Feb. 5

Torrey Spoerer • February 3, 2015

As the City Gallery opens for its second-ever semester on the San Diego City College campus, a new show titled “Terrestrial” will give viewers innovative perspectives of themes revolving around...

Student Eats: Cuisine fresh from South Africa

Torrey Spoerer, Opinion Editor • December 9, 2014

After opening its doors almost two years ago on the corner of Fifth Avenue and Broadway, Spike Africa’s Fresh Fish Grill and Bar is constantly full of eager diners, both local and tourist. Their wide...

Supporters of Ché Café seek its preservation

Torrey Spoerer, Opinion Editor • November 18, 2014

For the past 34 years, the Ché Café has been an autonomous arts and music venue for UCSD students and non-students who seek to organize and share creative ideas in the same unfiltered space. This...

Editorial: Dignity in both life and death

Torrey Spoerer • November 18, 2014

Earlier this year, a 29-year-old California woman named Brittany Maynard was diagnosed with an incurable brain tumor and told by doctors that the cancer would most likely end her life in six months. After...