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 […]
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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 […]
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“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 […]
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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 […]
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UCSD Outsourced Custodial Labor During Three-Day Labor Strike
UC San Diego’s Housing Dining Hospitality (HDH) outsourced custodial workers during a three-day, UC-wide labor strike partially caused by the UC system’s choice to outsource jobs in the first place. AFSCME 3299, the UC system’s largest labor union, is striking in part because they say that the UC system is consistently outsourcing jobs typically held […]
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UCSD Transportation Services to Install Parking Occupancy Sensors Next Fall
UC San Diego Transportation Services plans to install parking occupancy sensors to give real-time parking availability updates beginning in some lots fall 2018. Transportation Services provides A, B, and S spots, which are designated for university faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students, respectively. In June 2018, UCSD plans to remove Lot P207 and Muir parking […]
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Submission: More Money, More Graduates—Extend CalGrant Now
As the state of California faces a decrease in the number of college graduates required for a competitive workforce, the California state legislature has increased pressure on both the UC and California State University (CSU) systems to increase four-year graduation rates. According to the Public Policy Institute of California, the projected number of degrees in […]