“Have you heard of God the Mother?” This was asked to a UC San Diego first year during Winter Quarter 2023 when she was stopped by two women by Faustina Solís Lecture Hall. (The Triton will be referring to the student’s name as Jane Doe for protection of privacy.) “They were getting rejected a lot,” […]
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Gym Grievances: Students Weigh In on Weighty Woes
For many UC San Diego students, working out at one of the facilities on campus serves as a much needed escape from the long hours stuck in the classroom or the library. Yet, one of the main complaints from students is that the gym equipment is often worn out, broken, or in poor condition, as […]
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UCSD Students Allege Sorority Covered Up Sexual Assault Cases
In September 2021, Kat P., a student who requested to be identified by her first name and last initial due to concerns about legal retaliation, began spending time with the Zeta Rho chapter of the sorority Kappa Alpha Theta (from here on referred to as ‘Theta’) at UC San Diego. As time passed, she quickly […]
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Dear Jets: I’m Really Going to Miss You
Dear Jets, I’m really going to miss you. It’s hard to imagine what my days will be like without you flying overhead. I’m still not sure how I will be able to cope with the loss. Truly, I am green with envy for those who get to stay on campus and continue hearing you every […]
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Sun God 2023: A Patchwork But Enjoyable Ride
When UC San Diego’s Associated Students’ Concerts & Events (ASCE) announced this year’s lineup for 2023’s iteration of the annual Sun God music festival, much of the student body expressed hesitant excitement. The festival’s headliners, Dayglow and Smino, were well known, amassing more than six million and four million listeners, respectively, on Spotify. The event’s […]
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Students, Community Members Hold Rally Against Gun Violence
UC San Diego students and community members held a rally against gun violence that started in front of Geisel Library and ended at Price Center Plaza on April 5. Organized by Our Time to Act United (OTTA), a local nonprofit youth activist group, the rally was part of a nationwide school walkout and protest. About […]
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NIL Deals Bring More Frustration Than They See Fit
In June 2021, the long debate over whether college athletes should get paid gained some momentum as the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) passed its name, image, and likeness (NIL) policy, which enables student-athletes to be compensated for their names, images, and likenesses. This policy, which permitted athletes to pursue commercials, social media endorsements, and […]
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An Arbitrary List of Albums for Every Floor of Geisel
Whenever I’m in Geisel, I’m in it for the long haul. Whether it’s midterms, finals, or just a particularly busy week spurred by my chronic procrastination, a trip to Geisel is always at least a half-day affair. Having an ample supply of music on hand is the only way I can bear the weight of […]
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Muir Musical’s Into the Woods Brings Fairytales to Life
Since its inception in 1991, the Muir Musical Company has taken up space in a STEM-dominated school to include theater and music at UC San Diego. This year’s performance of Into the Woods was no exception. Directed by Molly Lasher, a fourth-year undergraduate, the total cast and crew numbered slightly over 100 students. The production […]
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The Art of Exaggeration: Navigating the Maintenance Request System
As a student at the prestigious University of Exaggeration, I’ve learned to navigate the labyrinthine maze of the notorious maintenance request system. If you want to get anything fixed in a timely manner, you better make sure your problem is serious enough to warrant immediate attention. Case in point: My friend A. When his washing […]