The Triton Editorial Board recognizes our role as a student newspaper to hold those in power accountable. Associated Students oversees more than $5 million in student funds, leads significant initiatives, and has the potential to create lasting, meaningful change on this campus. New boards will be elected, but our mission as a newspaper will remain […]

The Triton endorses a “no” vote on the CALPIRG referendum. During this year’s elections, students will be voting on a referendum regarding whether or not to authorize CALPIRG Students’ voluntary opt-in fee, collected through Student Business Services. Without a doubt, CALPIRG Students’ intentions and goals for college affordability and sustainability through lobbying are positive for […]

Given the relatively minimal increase in the San Diego Metropolitan Transportation System (MTS) fees and the important access to bus and trolley lines that MTS offers students, The Triton endorses a “yes” vote on the Student Transportation Fee Referendum. In addition to extending a program which increases student access to transportation around San Diego, 29 […]

Daron Woods is the current Transfer Senator at UCSD and has served in three positions at San Diego City College—as Campus Wide Senator, Senate Vice President, and President. As someone who has long served campus communities, Woods understands how difficult it is to enter student government and hit the ground running. To help improve AS […]

Facing a university administration rejecting compromise with its students, a state government failing to allocate money for its public universities, and a national government threatening to withdraw undocumented students’ right to education, the Office of External Affairs maintains a deep responsibility to elevate and mobilize student voices this year. With two years of lobbying experience […]

Kiara Gomez is prepared to apply her years of experience navigating Associated Students spaces to make her vision of UC San Diego’s student government a reality. As a San Diego native, Gomez prioritizes redefining the traditional role of Associated Students as a body strictly serving UC students to a body also serving local San Diego […]