Multiple bomb squads responded to a potentially explosive substance found in a one-liter bottle at UC San Diego’s Pacific Hall the evening of September 28, according to UCSD’s Associate Director of University Communications, Leslie Sepuka. The substance—identified as diethyl ether—had dissolved into organic peroxides, which are potentially explosive. Diethyl ether is a commonly used solvent […]
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What’s New on Campus? Fall 2022 Campus Updates
Much has changed on UC San Diego’s campus since the end of Spring Quarter 2022. From the opening of new buildings to the increase of parking rates, we report on several of these updates below. $180 Million Engineering Center opens to the public Franklin Antonio Hall near Warren College held its grand opening on September […]
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2022-23 COVID-19 Updates at UCSD
This page will be periodically updated with new information about the COVID-19 pandemic in San Diego and how the pandemic affects University policies and UC San Diego students. The September 28, 2023 update concludes the COVID-19 updates for the 2022-23 school year. Last updated: September 28, 2023 at 6:20 p.m. FALL QUARTER 2023 — September […]
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Union Protests Pathology Department Amid Whistleblower’s Termination and Falsified Data Allegations
At the beginning of 2022, Dr. Li Jiang was a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Pathology. Now, more than seven months pregnant, she’s unemployed and facing deportation. Dr. Jiang claims her position at UC San Diego was not renewed due to her unwillingness to falsify data after being pressured to do so by her […]
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Maya Philipp Elected As 2022-23 Editor-in-Chief
Maya Philipp was unanimously elected to be the 2022-23 Editor-in-Chief (EIC) by The Triton’s Editorial Board on March 11. Philipp officially transitioned into her new role on April 25. Philipp is an incoming third year at Seventh College majoring in Marine Biology and minoring in Urban Studies and Planning. After joining The Triton in 2020, […]
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New Sixth College Restaurants Revitalize UCSD’s Food Scene
The UC San Diego campus has seen an influx of alumni enter partnerships to open restaurants within the past year. From last summer’s opening of Blue Bowl to this summer’s expected opening of Tahini, the newly constructed Sixth College is expanding its restaurant offerings to students. One restaurant that has opened with much fanfare is […]
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In Wake of Leaked Opinion, Students Protest in Support of Abortion Rights
UCSD Action and the Triton Lobby Corps (TLC), two student activism groups, organized a pair of demonstrations on Library Walk just outside Geisel Library on May 6 and May 10 to demonstrate support for abortion rights. These protests took place following a leaked draft opinion from Politico suggesting that the Supreme Court is poised to […]
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UC-Wide Academic Worker Unions Rally for Improved Working Conditions
The UAW 2865, UAW 5810, and the Student Researchers United-UAW workers unions gathered in front of UC San Diego’s Biomedical Sciences Library to rally for better working and living conditions on April 26. UAW 2865 represents Academic Student Employees at UC campuses, while UAW 5810 represents Postdoctoral Scholars and Academic Researchers at UC campuses. Academic […]
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Governor Newsom Aims to Alleviate College Debt With New Service Program
On January 18, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the state of California will launch a college public service program in Fall 2022. This program promises to increase financial aid for thousands of students from 45 different colleges and universities, including select community colleges, California State University and University of California campuses, as well as […]
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AS Election Results 2022: Aspire Sweeps the Ballot but Sky’s the Limit for Yang
The Associated Students at UCSD (ASUCSD) Election Committee announced the college council and campus-wide election results on April 8 at Dirty Birds Bar and Grill. The results were also live-streamed via Facebook Live and Zoom Webinar. Voter turnout this election cycle was 10.49%, up from last year’s turnout of 7.89% but still lower than 2020’s […]