Despite UCSD singles’ best efforts, UC San Diego will not be hosting a Cardi B concert in late April, having been out-swiped in Tinder’s #SwipeOff challenge by Northeastern University and the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. The challenge began on March 27. It was announced on April 9 that UCSD had made it through four rounds to […]
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2018 Campus Election Results
The Associated Students Election Committee announced the final 2018-2019 Associated Students election results on Friday, April 13 at Round Table Pizza. The EMPOWER slate swept the elections, with Kiara Gomez winning the AS President position over independent candidate Kevin Bologne, Daron Woods winning the VP Campus Affairs position over independent Nick Lin, and Caroline Siegel-Singh […]
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Editorial: 2018 A.S. Senate Endorsements
This year’s ASUCSD senate elections are all uncontested. Although The Triton is disappointed by the increase in apathy towards student service, we hope that turning out to vote and electing qualified leaders will turn the tide for student engagement at UC San Diego. This year’s slate of EMPOWER candidates are all capable candidates worthy of […]
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ERC Student Council Allocated $7,500 of Student Fees for Annual Retreat, Again
For the second year in a row, the Student Council for Eleanor Roosevelt College (SCERC) allocated $7,500 of student fees for its annual leadership retreat. Last year, SCERC allocated exactly the same amount for its retreat, almost double that of any other student councils, and expended $6,920 on the fall trip that took place between […]
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UCSD is Swiping Right for Cardi
UC San Diego students swiping right have finessed their way into the top eight schools in Tinder’s #SwipeOff challenge, bringing the school one step closer to hosting a free Cardi B concert. The popular dating app partnered with the “Bodak Yellow” rapper to bring a concert to the school with the most right swipes in […]
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Submission: Vote 'Yes' for CALPIRG Referendum
As the campus looks forward to elections opening on TritonLink from April 9th through April 13th, it is important that students start to consider not only their picks for important A.S Senate and College Council positions, but also how to vote on the two referenda questions on this year’s ballot. One of the referenda reaffirms […]
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UCSD Professor Nathan Fletcher Running for County Supervisor after Five Years of Teaching
Nathan Fletcher has held numerous positions in an illustrious career: Marine veteran, director for Qualcomm, and as many political science students at UC San Diego know, college professor. But come November, you may see him in another capacity: Professor Fletcher is running for County Supervisor for District 4 of the San Diego County Board of […]
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Editorial: 2018 Campus Election Endorsements
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 […]
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Editorial: Vote ‘No’ on the CALPIRG Referendum
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 […]
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Editorial: Vote 'Yes' on Student Transportation Fee Referendum
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 […]