The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 3299 will strike on April 10, protesting violations of worker rights by the UC system. This is AFSCME’s fourth strike since May 2018. AFSCME has been in contract negotiations with the UC system for two years. AFSCME filed a complaint with the Public Employee […]
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All TU Candidates Separate from Slate Due to “Irreconcilable Differences”
All of Tritons United’s (TU) remaining candidates have separated themselves from their slate over the weekend and refiled as independent candidates due to conflicts with their slate leader and former Associated Students of UC San Diego (ASUCSD) presidential candidate, Joseph Giltner. The former TU candidates said that they are not “jumping ship” but instead want […]
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Vince Staples to Headline Sun God
Vince Staples will headline this year’s Sun God Festival, announced after UC San Diego AS Concerts and Events (ASCE) posted a banner featuring the artist on Hopkins Parking Structure earlier this morning. The full lineup, which includes Joji, Hayley Kiyoko, Whipped Cream, and HUNNY, was unveiled on the Sun God Festival’s website shortly after. Vince […]
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EDITORIAL: 2019 Campus Elections Endorsements
The Triton‘s Editorial Board recognizes its role as a student-run newspaper to hold elected officials accountable to students. Associated Students of UC San Diego (ASUCSD) oversees around $6 million in student fees, which are used to promote student-focused initiatives. The Triton’s Editorial Board evaluated all candidates for executive office based on individual interviews and public […]
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EDITORIAL: We’re Not Endorsing an AS VP External Candidate. Here’s Why.
The Triton’s Editorial Board will not be endorsing a candidate for Associated Students of UC San Diego’s (ASUCSD) External Vice President (EVP). We believe the power of this office is too profound to be wielded by an inexperienced candidate. The Office of External Affairs advocates on behalf of students at the local, state, and national […]
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AS Endorsements 2019: Vote Melina Reynoso for AS VP Campus Affairs
The Triton’s Editorial Board endorses Fresh Start candidate Melina Reynoso for Associated Students of UC San Diego’s (ASUCSD) Vice President of Campus Affairs. Reynoso has served on Thurgood Marshall College Student Council as First Year Representative and currently serves as a Marshall College Senator for ASUCSD. The Triton believes she has proven herself to be […]
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AS Endorsements 2019: Vote Eleanor Grudin for AS President
The Triton’s Editorial Board endorses Fresh Start candidate Eleanor Grudin for Associated Students of UC San Diego (ASUCSD) President. Grudin has been involved in student government since her first year, initially as the first Muir College Council Overflow Housing Representative, and now as a Muir College Senator. Grudin’s platform acknowledges the setbacks of ASUCSD and […]
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Submission: Why We Are Leaving Tritons United
UC San Diego, It is in the wake of many occurrences throughout the past few weeks, and careful reflection, that we have determined there to be irreconcilable differences between our values and our hopes for this campus and those of the current Tritons United slate’s management. There have been several grievances filed throughout the course […]
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Three A.S. Candidates Removed from Ballot
Tritons United (TU) presidential candidate Joey Giltner, Vice President of Campus Affairs candidate Elvin Topalov, and FRESH START (FS) Vice President of External Affairs candidate Crystal Sandoval were removed from the Associated Students of UC San Diego (ASUCSD) elections candidate list over spring break. According to ASUCSD elections code, the only reason a candidate would […]
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Tritons United Sanctioned for Finance Violation
The Associated Students of UC San Diego (ASUCSD) Elections Committee ruled on April 1 that the Tritons United (TU) slate violated campaign finance rules by not reporting donations and expenses. As a result, the elections ballot will have a formal disclaimer about the violation listed next to each TU candidate. TU hosted a private slate […]