Chancellor Pradeep Khosla was spotted stapling pieces of bread to the Eucalyptus trees in Warren Mall. Ever in touch with the youth, Khosla said, “I keep in touch with the meme page, and I saw all these students saying they wanted to ‘get this bread.’ At first my reaction was ‘what bread? Is it wheat […]
Students and Local Community Rally For ‘#NoWarInIran’
Nearly 40 protesters gathered at the corner of La Jolla Village Drive and Torrey Pines last Thursday, in solidarity against a potential war in Iran. Demonstrators held signs and chanted as passing cars honked in support of the protest. Fred Schultz, a local attorney and 2020 presidential candidate, organized the rally as a part of […]
Starving on Dining Dollars: Eating on Campus with Food Sensitivity
Last school year, before Warren College’s dining hall Canyon Vista went under construction, my roommates and I would go there for dinner almost every night. There would be something different served in the World’s Fare dinner area each night, whether it was noodle dishes or mashed potatoes or curry—and five days out of seven, I […]
Join The Triton During Winter Quarter
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Saweetie to Headline Horizon 2020
Bay Area rapper Saweetie will be headlining the first annual HORIZON concert on Friday, January 24, at RIMAC Arena at 8:00 p.m. Known for her songs, such as “Icy Grl” and “Focus,” the hip hop artist gained fame after clips of her singing on her Instagram account went viral in 2017. In 2018, she released […]
UCSD Student Left Without Pay for Almost a Month
At least one UC San Diego student did not receive a paycheck during the latter half of fall quarter. Jennell Encizo, a fourth year Muir College student, did not receive a paycheck for almost a month, due to payroll issues showing that she was overpaid for the amount of over 50 hours. Encizo told The […]
UCSD Professor Tom Wong Suspends Campaign for Congress
UC San Diego Political Science Professor Tom K. Wong announced earlier today that he is suspending his campaign for San Diego’s 53rd congressional district. He said he is suspending his campaign to spend more time focusing on his family. “At 8-years-old, our moments with the boys are increasingly precious,” said Wong on his campaign’s Facebook […]
The Triton’s Favorite Pieces of Arts and Culture in 2019
Whether you are putting off your studying for finals or looking ahead for entertainment to help pass the time during winter break, The Triton has you covered! In lieu of the traditional list of our favorite albums, read on for our personal favorite albums, television shows, movies, plays, and books of 2019. Albums: Homecoming: The […]
Muir Musical’s "Songs for a New World" Shines
The Ché Café hosted an intimate performance of Songs for a New World on November 24. The show was produced by Muir Musical and co-directed/choreographed by Martha Sheets and Pilaree Dulay. Muir Musical is a student-run organization that provides an outlet to those passionate about musical theater. This is the second year that Muir Musical […]
ERC and Sixth: A Friendship That Could Never Be
My dear friend in Eleanor Roosevelt College (ERC), If you are receiving this letter, it means that it has been delivered to you upon my last request, as I did not survive the journey to unite with you. Alas, the six-college system and the ultimately brutal geography of this campus have gotten the best of […]