Regrettably, I was late to the Cops Off Campus protest, but it wasn’t hard to find it through the booming, charismatic chanting on La Jolla Farms Road. When I arrived, I saw a group of about 30 people standing in the road, one holding a megaphone, as they let loose a continuous stream of chants. […]
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Thousands Protest Israeli Occupation of Palestine in San Diego and L.A.
On May 15, thousands of people rallied together around the world to commemorate the 73rd anniversary of Nakba Day and demonstrate against the displacement of Palestinians in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood in Jerusalem. The Triton spoke to three UCSD students who attended protests in San Diego and Los Angeles. Nakba, the Arabic word for “catastrophe,” […]
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The Triton Recommends: Educational Podcasts
Looking to further your knowledge on a particular subject? Podcasts are a great way to enrich your understanding. Whether you wish to learn more about your major or delve into a new academic discipline, here is a list of educational podcasts The Triton recommends. The African American Studies Podcast The African American Studies Podcast highlights […]
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ASCE Presents: Sunny Days
Last week UCSD’s ASCE hosted their Sunny Days event on zoom. Sunny Days is a new event series which “featured musical talents, actors, and influencers, and was filled with giveaways and activities” for UCSD students. Usually around this time of year, Sun God, the largest and most well attended annual concert at UCSD takes place, […]
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Kate Zegans Re-Elected Managing Editor
Kate Zegans was re-elected as Managing Editor for the 2021-2022 school year by The Triton’s Editorial Board. The vote was held at the end of Winter Quarter 2021. Zegans, a third-year Sociology major in Sixth College, has been with The Triton since Winter Quarter 2018. She previously served as the Arts and Culture Assistant Editor […]
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Caroline Rodriguez Elected As 2021-2022 Editor-in-Chief
Caroline Rodriguez was elected to be the 2021-2022 Editor-in-Chief (EIC) by The Triton’s Editorial Board. The vote was held at the end of Winter Quarter 2021. Rodriguez officially transitioned at the beginning of Week 6, Spring 2021. Rodriguez is a current third year public health major with a double minor in Business and Psychology at […]
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UC System Creates Largest Vaccine Mandate in Higher Education
The University of California (UC) announced that it is considering plans to require students, staff, and faculty to receive a COVID-19 vaccination before returning to campus this fall. This announcement has come after many other private and public universities across the country declared COVID-19 vaccines as a requirement for Fall 2021 entry. This proposed policy […]
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Ellamentally Yours: Finding Where Our Roots Grow
Dear Reader, Where do your roots lie? Our roots can stretch across continents, and they don’t always have a single point of origin. I was born in Taiwan, which makes me a first-generation immigrant. As a toddler, I never really had a father figure, it was just me, my mother and our extended family. Years […]
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UC Cops Off Campus Coalition to Hold Work Stoppage and Protest
The University of California (UC) Cops Off Campus coalition is organizing a nationwide day of refusal to advocate for the dismantlement of college police on all UC and California State University (CSU) campuses. The day of refusal asks the community to not attend synchronous or asynchronous classes, meetings, or do any other forms of university-sanctioned […]
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COVID-19 Vaccinations Now Available to Students at RIMAC
UC San Diego announced that students will be eligible to receive their vaccination at the Recreation, Intramural, and Athletic Complex (RIMAC) starting April 15. Students are also invited to participate in the PreventCOVIDU Study aimed to test the Moderna vaccines’ efficiency in college-aged students. UCSD Health Promotion Services notified students that they can schedule their […]