The Food Recovery Network at UC San Diego (FRN@UCSD) recovered 16,387 pounds of food during the 2018–19 academic year in its efforts to reduce edible food waste on campus and redistribute it to students facing food insecurity. Founded in 2016, FRN@UCSD is a chapter of the larger Food Recovery Network, a national non-profit organization and […]
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Fire Alarm in Communications Building Leads to Evacuation
The fire alarm in the Communications Building (MCC) went off at approximately 10:30 a.m. Professors and students evacuated the building. Police cars and fire trucks arrived soon after, and classes were cancelled at approximately 11 a.m. The Triton staff members in the area noticed what appeared to be smoke coming from the side of MCC. […]
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Khosla Got This Bread So You Don’t Have To
Chancellor Pradeep Khosla was spotted stapling pieces of bread to the Eucalyptus trees in Warren Mall. Ever in touch with the youth, Khosla said, “I keep in touch with the meme page, and I saw all these students saying they wanted to ‘get this bread.’ At first my reaction was ‘what bread? Is it wheat […]
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Students and Local Community Rally For ‘#NoWarInIran’
Nearly 40 protesters gathered at the corner of La Jolla Village Drive and Torrey Pines last Thursday, in solidarity against a potential war in Iran. Demonstrators held signs and chanted as passing cars honked in support of the protest. Fred Schultz, a local attorney and 2020 presidential candidate, organized the rally as a part of […]
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Starving on Dining Dollars: Eating on Campus with Food Sensitivity
Last school year, before Warren College’s dining hall Canyon Vista went under construction, my roommates and I would go there for dinner almost every night. There would be something different served in the World’s Fare dinner area each night, whether it was noodle dishes or mashed potatoes or curry—and five days out of seven, I […]
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Join The Triton During Winter Quarter
Are you interested in writing, getting published, and learning more about the campus? Join The Triton! We’re a digital-first, independent, student-run news source that produces content relevant to the UC San Diego community. You don’t have to be a Communication major or want to be a journalist. In fact, many of our writers and editors […]
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Saweetie to Headline Horizon 2020
Bay Area rapper Saweetie will be headlining the first annual HORIZON concert on Friday, January 24, at RIMAC Arena at 8:00 p.m. Known for her songs, such as “Icy Grl” and “Focus,” the hip hop artist gained fame after clips of her singing on her Instagram account went viral in 2017. In 2018, she released […]
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UCSD Student Left Without Pay for Almost a Month
At least one UC San Diego student did not receive a paycheck during the latter half of fall quarter. Jennell Encizo, a fourth year Muir College student, did not receive a paycheck for almost a month, due to payroll issues showing that she was overpaid for the amount of over 50 hours. Encizo told The […]
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UCSD Professor Tom Wong Suspends Campaign for Congress
UC San Diego Political Science Professor Tom K. Wong announced earlier today that he is suspending his campaign for San Diego’s 53rd congressional district. He said he is suspending his campaign to spend more time focusing on his family. “At 8-years-old, our moments with the boys are increasingly precious,” said Wong on his campaign’s Facebook […]
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The Triton’s Favorite Pieces of Arts and Culture in 2019
Whether you are putting off your studying for finals or looking ahead for entertainment to help pass the time during winter break, The Triton has you covered! In lieu of the traditional list of our favorite albums, read on for our personal favorite albums, television shows, movies, plays, and books of 2019. Albums: Homecoming: The […]