Last week, the California State Auditor released a long awaited audit around UC finances, enrollment, and executive compensation, boldly subtitled “[UC’s] Admissions and Financial Decisions Have Disadvantaged California Resident Students”. The series of responses, press conferences, and hearings in Sacramento since the audit’s release did not disappoint fans of political TV drama. But the fireworks […]
Posted inArts and Culture, Theatre
Muir Musical: Bringing New York City to UCSD Through Theatre
One would imagine In the Heights to be a musical about a humble barrio in Washington Heights that highlights the everyday struggles of these hardworking, yet underprivileged residents. However, this Muir Musical production takes these struggles and transforms them into trivial obstacles that are eventually resolved — with buoyant music and dance parties to highlight […]
Posted inCommunity Op-Eds, Opinion
Aditi Guatam: Independent Candidate for Campus Wide Senator
A university “by the students, for the students, and of the students.” The slogan embodies my dream for UCSD, and something I have been striving to achieve in the past three years, and hope to continue as an AS senator. By the Students: Occupy Peterson was my first exposure to student activism on campus, […]
Posted inOpinion, Staff Op-Ed
DOUBLE A: I'm A Person, Not A Stereotype
He told me that he bet I followed all the rules and was “a quiet girl.” One date with him, he said, would change that all. Class ended early, because of one of those “used-to-be-rare-but-now-rather-common” minimum schooldays, and I was, as per my routine, taking the subway to my father’s office. I had gotten off […]
Posted inArts and Culture, Music
Alex G at the Ché Café: A Night of Quiet Brilliance
It’s 7:30 P.M. when I walk into the Ché Café and see that the first band, Your Friend, has already taken the stage. The swirling wall of sound envelops the audience, who rock back-and-forth to the drone of reverb-soaked guitar and velvety vocals of front woman Taryn Miller. Tracks like “Gumption” begin quietly and swell […]
Posted inNews, Student Government
A.S. Sen. Christy Olds: Why I Switched Slates
Christy Olds is the current A.S. Biological Sciences Senator and ran as a part of the Tritons United slate in 2015. This year, Olds is running for re-election as part of the Students Determined slate. Dylan Martin from The Triton sat down with Olds to discuss her experiences on both slates and why she chose […]
Posted inEditorial, Opinion
A.S. Candidate Endorsments
The Triton’s Editorial Board took great care in deciding how to structure an endorsement for Associated Students, as well as who and why we should endorse. Going beyond simply interviewing the slates on relevant positions, The Triton listened to each slate speak on their positions and watched how they presented their positions, what was emphasized, and […]
Posted inCampus, News
Miguel and Nico & Vinz to Headline Sun God Festival 2016
Miguel and Nico & Vinz will be headlining the 2016 Sun God Festival, announced AS Concerts and Events on Monday. Both artists are internationally known for their work, including hit songs “Am I Wrong” (Nico & Vinz) and “All I Want is You” (Miguel). Miguel’s first hit album “All I Want is You” debuted in […]
Posted inCommunity Op-Eds, Opinion
Zack Gianino: Tritons United
My 3+ years of lobbying experience is derived from my time at the Grossmont-Cuyamaca community college district here in San Diego. Being the Student Trustee on the district Governing Board, I was able to have the privilege and honor of being able to travel to the state capital of Sacramento and the US Capitol in […]
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Lauren Roberts: Students Determined
Students Determined is a coalition of progressive students from various backgrounds and communities that believe each and every single student has the potential to make transformative change happen on the UC San Diego campus and beyond. SD began as an idea, and soon developed into something much greater. Students Determined is comprised of leaders who […]