UC San Diego’s Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) chapter established a “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” outside the Student Health and Wellness Center along Library Walk Wednesday shortly before noon. The encampment joined a nationwide movement across university campuses demanding divestment from Israel. In a post on Instagram, SJP at UCSD shared the following demands: “1. […]
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Students for Justice for Palestine Holds Walkout in Light of Trump’s Inauguration
On Tuesday, January 21, 2025, Students for Justice for Palestine (SJP) organized a walkout and rally to protest both the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, and President Trump’s inauguration the day prior. Dozens of students gathered in front of Geisel library, where speeches were delivered, before marching across campus. SJP stated that UCSD administration threatened to call […]
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The Che Hosts Nonbinary Halloween Show
On October 25, 2024, the Ché Café hosted four bands for an event they called “Nonbinary Halloween.” Performing that night were the bands Loitering, Cope, Cime, and Nonbinary Girlfriend. Loitering (@loitering.sd) is a band made up of Amelia Sarkisian (guitar and vocals) and Christian Bernal (bass). Their music has catchy basslines, enthralling guitar riffs, and […]
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A Knock, A Joke, A Tale Retold: Lily Hoàng’s Bold Reimagination of Fairytales
Fairytales are no longer for the young but maybe for the young at heart. Associate Professor of Literature, Creative Writing, Lily Hoàng’s new novel and seventh work of prose, A Knock at the Door, is a collection of fairytales riddled with knock-knock jokes bringing whimsical wonder back to an adult audience. Hoàng is known for […]
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Amidst Worry About Diversity Protections, Revelle Hosts Cup of Culture Event
On November 6, 2024, the day following Election Day, Revelle College celebrated their Cup of Culture event at Revelle Courtyard. Among a charged political atmosphere and low spirits, the event trudged on and laid the groundwork for community and hope to grow. Under the stars and decadent luminescence from overhead string lights, the signature event […]
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From the Ballot Box to Balboa Park: Hundreds Protest the Inauguration
On Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, over 100 protestors gathered at Balboa Dr. and Juniper Road to attend the “Defeat Trump’s Extreme-Right Billionaire Agenda” rally. The rally was endorsed by the Party for Socialism & Liberation, Palestinian Youth Movement, UAW 4811, Union del Barrio, and numerous other organizations. The rally is in protest against President Donald […]
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Professors Organize Palestinian Poetry Readings
The Palestinian Voice Through Poetry Orelia Oiknine, News Editor for The Triton In light of the Israel-Hamas War beginning on October 7, 2023, and the dissolution of UC San Diego’s Gaza Solidarity Encampment on May 6, 2024, many faculty members and students have felt silenced and disempowered by UCSD’s administration. As such, professors Gary Fields […]
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UCSD AS Legislation Updates
During the Fall Quarter of 2024, UCSD Associated Students (AS) saw nine bills come before its senate. In this article, The Triton will give a brief overview of each bill. Coverage of AS bills will be ongoing from this point on, and this article will be updated as the Senate meets on bills. Resolution on […]
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Students Mourn For Los Angeles in the Midst of Wildfires
Los Angeles Wildfires Continue to Ravage Eaton Canyon and the Palisades On January 7, 2025, ongoing wildfires erupted in the Eaton Canyon and Palisades areas of Los Angeles. The cause of these wildfires remains unknown, as firefighters continue to combat the blazes among harsh Santa Ana Winds. Natural causes and arson are both causes being […]
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Live Updates: Timely Warnings
The Triton will now be providing live updates on UCSD Timely Warnings here. Timely Warning of Micro-Mobility Device Theft – April 2, 2025 On April 2, 2025 at 1:18 P.M., UCSD released a Timely Warning stating that “Between March 1 and March 31, 2025, numerous micro-mobility device thefts-electric scooters and bicycles, were reported to the […]
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GNX: A Homage and Revival of the Rap Genre
Two years since the release of Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, Kendrick Lamar has released his sixth studio album, GNX. It is for the culture, which is exactly what the 37-year-old rapper has been promoting since late April With numerous underground LA rappers, Lamar revives the West Coast sound with a mix of G-funk, […]