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 […]
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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 […]
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Sun God 2016 Lineup Announced!
There has been no shortage of Sun God Festival line-up rumors this year, as with all years. This year’s Sun God headliner will be a huge throwback to the early 2000’s – LMFAO, announced Associated Students Concerts and Events Associate Vice President Paul De Lisle. The group will be kicking off their reunion tour at […]
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Muir Musical: Spending Every Day with Your Family
Tucked away behind two large double doors on the basement floor of Mandeville center, the team behind this year’s Muir Musical, In The Heights, is hard at work finessing their choreography. The sound of vivacious club salsa music echoes behind the doors where performers work to perfect a large dance number, bringing together most of […]
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State Audit: UC System Disadvantages In-State Students, Struggles with Diversity Efforts
The University of California has failed to prioritize the needs of in-state students and diversify the student population according to the state auditor’s report released Tuesday. The report evaluated admissions rates, executive compensation, and budget in an effort to improve the UC and has since received a refuting statement from UC President Janet Napolitano. The […]
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The Triton’s Top 10 Studying Tunes
Hey Tritons – we know you’re studying hard for finals, so we made this playlist just for you. If you’re studying, daydreaming, or eating a bag of Milanos all at once, check out our “Top 10 Studying Tunes.” From all of us here at A/E, please try and have a happy finals week. Please?
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UCSD Considering Restrictions on Freshman Parking, B Space Day Passes
UCSD Transportation Services is considering restricting freshman parking and Pay Station permits for B spaces beginning fall 2016 to ease the congestion of on-campus parking, said Muir College Council President Moiz Ansari. Muir College Council minutes from Feb 25 note that UCSD is “not a campus wrapped in an urban environment, which makes students not […]
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Jesca Prudencio Crafting Commedia
Classic doesn’t mean old. Classic doesn’t mean outdated. Classic means spanning multiple generations of people and being able to communicate the same message, the same comedic edge, and the same poignancy no matter the societal changes that have occurred. That’s part of what draws people to commedia dell’arte — these are plays that employ stock […]
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Scotty Probert: Planning for Failure: How UCSD Created the Housing Crisis
As on-campus housing competition continues to surge, more students are forced off-campus — ironic given UCSD’s self-identification as a “residential college.” The UCSD Administration has responded to the acute on-campus housing shortage with inventions like the “mini double,” higher on-campus rents that put the majority cost of new residential construction on students, and payout vouchers […]