This past month, UC San Diego Transportation Services introduced two new programs, First to Know and Virtual Town Hall, in order to improve communication and address current parking and transportation issues on campus. These programs are aimed to assist students, faculty, and staff with ongoing campus transportation problems through direct communication between Transportation Services and […]
Posted inCommunity Op-Eds, Opinion
Submission: Climate Change is Fueled by Food Too. Here’s What We Can Do.
UC San Diego claims it’s sustainable. But is it? When we think of what causes climate change, we might think of energy use, burning too many fossil fuels, or using too much plastic. Indeed, these factors contribute greatly to climate change and are commonly acknowledged on campus. Overall, UCSD has made a great effort to […]
Posted inOpinion, Staff Op-Ed
What’s Lurking in the Shadow of California’s New Solar Power Legislation
In any conversation about the environment, inevitably the word “sustainable” will be thrown around. A lot. Sustainable energy, sustainable practices, sustainable lifestyle. In fact, it’s become such a buzz word that we rarely take the time to consider what it means. When it comes to sustainable energy, however, a little digging reveals that the production […]
Posted inLocal, News
San Diego County Ranked Sixth-Worst for Ozone Pollution
The American Lung Association ranked San Diego County’s air quality sixth-worst in the nation for ozone pollution from 2014 to 2016, and the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) ranked San Diego’s air quality in the worst one percent for particulate matter pollution between 2011 and 2013. High levels of ozone cause smoggy […]
Posted inCampus, News
Where Did the 2018 Sun God Budget Go?
AS Concerts and Events (ASCE) spent $252,088, 31 percent of the $811,953 total expenses for Sun God Festival 2018, on safety and security. In addition, ASCE spent $125,000 (15 percent) for Main and North stage performers, $225,529 (27 percent) for stage production, and $84,546 (10 percent) for infrastructure and festival amenities. Associated Students of […]
Posted inCampus, News, Sexual Misconduct
“Sexual Harassment in the Academy” Survey References UCSD Faculty
Warning: This article concerns sexual assault. Three entries in an anonymous survey titled “Sexual Harassment in the Academy” reference UC San Diego professors, alleging explicit sexual misconduct. The survey was compiled by Karen Kelsky, former Anthropology professor and founder of The Professor Is In, an advice website for people in academia. Since December 2017, more […]
Posted inCampus, News, UC System
UC Labor Strike Comes To An End
The statewide labor strike on all ten UC campuses came to an end last Wednesday. AFSCME 3299, the official UC labor union, organized a statewide strike from May 7 to May 9 due to contract disagreements between workers and the UC system that have lasted since June of last year. AFSCME demands include fair wages, stable […]
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UCSD Hospitals Receive C Grade for Hospital Safety
Both UC San Diego-affiliated hospitals, UCSD Health Hillcrest and UCSD Health La Jolla, received C grades for hospital safety from The Leapfrog Group, according to its Spring 2018 report. The Leapfrog Group is an independent, non-profit organization that promotes transparency and safety in the U.S. health system. According to the group’s website, its safety reports […]
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UCSD Fined $4,712 for Discriminating Against Immigrant Workers
The U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division announced today that UC San Diego has agreed to pay a $4,712 penalty for discriminating against immigrant workers. According to the Justice Department’s press release, the Resource Management and Planning (RMP) division illegally required certain individuals with work authorizations to submit papers to re-establish their eligibility. This […]
Posted inArts and Culture, Music
The Ché Café is Saved!
The Ché Café is set to host its opening show tomorrow with Fashion Jackson, Rubenstein Drive-By, Mr. Mumble, and Well Well Well performing. The Ché, located on the outskirts of Revelle College, has been closed since July 2017 for renovations, including the installation of fire sprinklers, new lighting, flooring, hydration stations, and ADA-compliant, gender-neutral bathrooms. The […]