The MQ has existed, in one form or another, since the mid-1980s. In that time, as you’d imagine, some stories from the organization’s past have survived despite the inherently transient nature of a newspaper staffed by college students. The most famous of these stories is without a doubt the “Great Funding Freeze of 2010,” in […]
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AS Defunds Media Organisations on Campus
In a memorandum released by Associated Students and the Office of Student Affairs, Associated Students has announced that the Office of the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs will provide funding to academic publications. The memorandum does not provide criteria for what is considered an “academic publication,” and goes into no detail about the application process […]
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The Triton Presents: Ask Amelia (Advice Column)
The Triton Presents: Ask Amelia. An anonymous bi-weekly advice column here to answer all your questions! Need relationship advice? Amelia’s got it! Can’t figure how to talk to your professor? Amelia does! Wondering what’s the best way to tell your roommate they need to take out the trash? Amelia has the perfect way to put […]
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“White Student Unions” on the UC Campuses
UCLA, Berkeley, UC Davis, and UC Santa Barbara students are outraged over the creation of campus “White Student Union” Facebook pages. In the midst of outcries amongst colleges nationwide and increased tensions between administrations and students, these pages have come unwelcome to many. It seems to be the case that these pages are not being […]
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"White Student Unions” on the UC Campuses
UCLA, Berkeley, UC Davis, and UC Santa Barbara students are outraged over the creation of campus “White Student Union” Facebook pages. In the midst of outcries amongst colleges nationwide and increased tensions between administrations and students, these pages have come unwelcome to many. It seems to be the case that these pages are not being […]
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New UCSD Bikepaths… Aren’t
This Fall Quarter as part of the reworking of Peterson Hill, UCSD unveiled its first campus core bike path (the only bike-friendly arterial of its kind). UCSD has had an unhealthy relationship with campus cyclists. UCSD bike infrastructure has long been defined by an insufficient amount of designated bike parking throughout major areas of campus […]
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Goody’s New Breakfast Burrito: A Review
Goody’s: A staple of UCSD since… well, since its establishment in 2009. For the student who can’t bring themselves to endure the collective 20-minute commute to and from Chipotle via bus, Goody’s is a godsend. Yes, this burrito dispensing monstrosity has, in the late hours of the night, saved the lives of many starving burrito […]
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Goody's New Breakfast Burrito: A Review
Goody’s: A staple of UCSD since… well, since its establishment in 2009. For the student who can’t bring themselves to endure the collective 20-minute commute to and from Chipotle via bus, Goody’s is a godsend. Yes, this burrito dispensing monstrosity has, in the late hours of the night, saved the lives of many starving burrito […]
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SD Hacks: The Aftermath
A few weeks ago, UC San Diego experienced its first ever inter-collegiate hackathon, SD Hacks. More than a year ago, I decided that I wanted to make this happen, and set out on one of the longest journeys of my life to see it to completion. Before I even begin to start talking about the […]
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Late Night UCSD
It’s 1am. You’re hungry or you need to study or you’re a little hung over (or quite possibly a combination of all three). Whatever your need may be, here’s a list of the top 10 best late night spots to satisfy your cravings. 10 – Geisel Where: On Campus Open: 24/7 The second floor of […]