The University of California says it takes the climate crisis seriously. The administration is remarkably self-congratulatory of its “pioneering work,“ “distinguished leadership,“ and even the “direct action“ it says it’s taking to stem the threat of global catastrophe while encouraging other institutions to “act with more urgency.“ In promoting new investments totaling $150 million in climate-focused venture capital […]
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UC System Extends Deadline for Applicants Affected by Wildfires
The University of California announced on Wednesday morning that it will extend the Fall 2019 application to December 15 for students affected by the current California wildfires. In order to receive the extension, applicants must email ucinfo@applyucsupport.net using the same address associated with their UC application and write “Extension Request — Weather/Fire Event” as the subject […]
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ASUCSD Signs MOU with SPACES to Alleviate $122,082 Deficit
Associated Students of UC San Diego (ASUCSD) approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Student Promoted Access Center for Education and Service (SPACES) in October, after SPACES overspent more than $100,000 in the 2017–18 school year. Much of the deficit arose from insufficient tracking of funds and high turnover of SPACES staff. SPACES is […]
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OPHD Hasn't Released an Annual Report Since 2015
The UC San Diego Office for the Prevention of Harassment & Discrimination (OPHD) has not released an annual report since 2015, when they discontinued the report format. According to the OPHD website, annual reports aim to “inform the university community about the character… [and] the work performed by OPHD.” Annual reports include complaints about sexual harassment […]
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Where Did the Big Red Chair Go?
The Big Red Chair in Revelle College, the art piece behind Galbraith Hall, has been destroyed by the Theatre and Dance Department at UC San Diego. Not designed for prolonged outdoor use, the chair’s wood began to rot, and its metal rusted to the point where it was structurally unsound. Furthermore, UCSD’s Environment, Health & […]
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Constructive Criticism: UCSD Prioritizes Campus Expansion Over Student Life
UC San Diego Chancellor Pradeep Khosla claims that if you were to go to sleep today and wake up five years from now, you wouldn’t recognize the UCSD campus. As a globally recognized university and powerhouse research institution, UCSD has embarked on these ambitions, as the school plans to expand throughout the community with a historic […]
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UCSD’s Election Day Plagued with Unusual Voting Problems
Election Day at UC San Diego may not have seen a 78 percent voter turnout, but voters at UCSD witnessed other unusual occurrences take place, including a widespread lack of ballots at the polls and an unannounced closing of a traditional mail ballot drop-off location. Lack of Ballots Four polling locations at UCSD ran out […]
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No, UCSD’s voter turnout was not 78 percent
A survey from NextGen America claimed that UC San Diego’s voter turnout on Election Day was 78 percent, as reported by Teen Vogue. However, while student turnout did increase at UCSD this year, post-election reports from the San Diego Registrar of Voters Office show that turnout at campus precincts on November 6 was approximately 18.25 […]
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UCSD Prof. Nathan Fletcher Wins Election for San Diego County Supervisor
UC San Diego Professor Nathan Fletcher (D) secured his position as the San Diego County Supervisor for District 4 on November 6, defeating former San Diego District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis (R). Aside from the responsibility of representing the greater San Diego area, Fletcher will also be the only Democrat on the Board of Supervisors, which […]
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Democrat Mike Levin Elected to Represent UCSD in Congress
Environmental lawyer Mike Levin defeated Republican businesswoman Diane Harkey in the House race for California’s 49th Congressional District (CA-49). Levin, who won 53.5 percent of the vote, will represent the UC San Diego west campus in Congress for at least the next two years. The CA-49 currently encompasses UC San Diego, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Oceanside, and […]