Civil rights leader and Congressional Representative John Lewis will be the commencement speaker for UC San Diego’s class of 2018. “Rep. John Lewis has dedicated his life to making our world a better place for everyone by protecting human rights and securing civil liberties,” Chancellor Pradeep Khosla said in a statement. “He stands up for […]
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New Week, New Tunes
It’s a time of new beginnings: a new year, a new quarter, and (possibly) some new personal goals. Excitingly enough, lots of new music has been released during the first week of 2018. So, if one of your resolutions was to listen to more music, we got you. Here are some new tracks we at […]
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HDH Receives Millions in Coca-Cola Sponsorship, Will Raise Price on Products 3 Percent Yearly
Housing Dining Hospitality (HDH) signed a deal earlier this year that will provide them with more than $4.09 million in sponsorship money over seven years, while also raising the cost of all bottled Coca-Cola products to students by 3 percent every year for the next seven years. Public records obtained by The Triton show […]
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UCSD’s Failure as a Sanctuary Campus
Let me begin by introducing three observations I’ve collected about dreams—not subconscious reveries, but visions for the future. First, I did not learn how to dream until I realized the amount of power that a dream could sustain. I learned how to dream, not just for me but for my communities, by relishing in grand […]
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UCSD Student and DACA Recipient Orr Yakobi Released
UCSD student and DACA recipient Orr Yakobi, who was detained by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) last Sunday, was released this afternoon. “He is out. And it’s amazing,” said Jacob Sapochnick, Yakobi’s attorney. “I went this morning to visit him. And while I was there, they told me he was going to be released.” […]
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ASUCSD to Limit Safe Rides Hours and Use
The ASUCSD Office of Finance and Resources is limiting the hours and number of rides provided by Safe Rides for Winter Quarter 2018. Students may now redeem two $10 rides, down from three, between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday through Saturday. Previously, students could redeem three rides between the […]
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UCSD Congressional Rep. Darrell Issa to Retire
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Vista) announced Wednesday morning that he would not seek re-election, effectively starting his retirement. Issa’s decision comes amid a series of now 30 House Republicans who have also announced their decision to not seek re-election in 2018, including Rep. Ed Royce (R-39). The congressional race for Issa’s seat had been predicted to […]
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WEDS@7 Represent the Best of UCSD’s Music Department
On select Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m., the UC San Diego Music Department puts on concerts of contemporary classical music usually held in the Conrad Prebys Music Center, the swan song masterpiece of acoustic architect and engineer Cyril M. Harris. Besides being a leader in the world of musical theory, UCSD Music is spearheading some of […]
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UCSD Student and DACA Recipient in ICE Custody After Making Wrong Turn Near Border
UCSD student and DACA recipient Orr Yakobi was detained Sunday by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) after making a wrong turn near the U.S. Mexico Border coming back from San Ysidro. First reported by 10News, Yakobi and his friend Ryan Hakim were visiting the Las Americas outlet mall in San Ysidro on Sunday near […]
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Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Juan González Retires
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Juan C. González has retired after serving in the role for three-and-a-half years. “Vice Chancellor González has served UC San Diego with distinction, and has collaborated with campus, community, and systemwide partners to enact impactful initiatives that enhance and enrich the lives of all of our students,” reads a campus-wide […]