The electricity in parts of Muir College and Marshall College went down at approximately 11:30 a.m. today due to a construction-related incident. Those affected by the power outage reported closed dining halls, malfunctioning residential hall elevators, and cancelled classes before power was turned back on at 1:15 p.m. According to University Communications Executive Director Laura […]
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UCSD Officials Warn Students of SDSU Meningitis Outbreak
The office of Student Health and Well-Being at UC San Diego notified all students of a meningococcal disease outbreak at San Diego State University (SDSU) through an email sent on October 2. According to San Diego County Public Health Officer Dr. Sayone Thihalolipavan, the SDSU campus outbreak occurred within a three-and-a-half month period, with three […]
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The Triton is Recruiting for 2018-2019! Apply Now.
The Triton is a digital-first, independent, student-run newspaper with the goal of producing content relevant to the UC San Diego community. We’re always looking for writers, photographers, data analysts, digital designers, copy editors, and administrative staff. Experience is a plus but not required. If you’re passionate about news, arts, or current events, or just think […]
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The Climate Has Already Changed. Is UCSD Doing Enough?
In California, peak fire season has just begun. The combination of a long, dry summer with the advent of the Santa Ana winds puts October at the top of the charts for destructive, rapidly-growing wildfires in the Golden State. As a new resident, this was news to me. In August, I followed news of the […]
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Former Professor John Hoon Lee Named in Sexual Assault Investigation
Content warning: This article contains graphic accounts of sexual assault and sexual harassment. Former Revelle College Humanities Professor John Hoon Lee was found in violation of UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment policy, according to an investigation report dated July 2017. Lee was placed on investigative leave and resigned after the investigation concluded. According to […]
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AFSCME Local 3299 Announces Dates for Second Strike
The American Federation of County, State, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 3299, the largest labor union in the UC system, announced that dates for their second strike of the year would be October 23–25. AFSCME Local 3299 represents more than 24,000 employees throughout all ten UC campuses, their medical centers, research clinics, and laboratories. On […]
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Din Tai Fung Brings a Taste of Taiwan to San Diego
When I heard that Din Tai Fung opened its Westfield UTC location on October 1 for a reservation-only soft opening, I was skeptical about trying it. The Taiwanese restaurant, known for its xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), gained international recognition in 2010 when its Hong Kong branch earned a Michelin star. Their rapid expansion to multiple countries […]
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Student Regent-Designate Hayley Weddle: "I Vowed to Become an Engaged Student"
This summer, some members of The Triton had the opportunity to interview Student Regent-designate to the UC Board of Regents, Hayley Weddle. As Student Regent-designate, Weddle will spend a year shadowing Student Regent Devon Graves and participating in Regents meetings, but she will not have a vote until she becomes Student Regent in July 2019. […]
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AFCSME Moves Forward With Second Strike
The American Federation of County, State, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 3299, the union representing UC system patient care and service workers, has voted to authorize a strike for the second time this year. The voting occurred on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. According to City on a Hill Press, it resulted in a […]
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Governor Brown Vetoes Bill Requiring On-Campus Abortion Access
California Governor Jerry Brown vetoed a bill on September 30 that would have made all University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) campuses provide medication abortions for students. If Senate Bill (SB) 320 had been signed, it would have required campus health centers to provide the medication abortion pills mifepristone and misoprostol, which […]