Acclaimed science fiction writer and UC San Diego former student Andy Weir returned to campus to talk about his newest book Artemis, answer sci-fi questions, and host a meet-and-greet with VIPs on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017. Hosted by the Arthur C Clarke Center for Human Imagination, Andy Weir began by speaking of his childhood love […]
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UC Regent Pattiz to Resign Amid Sexual Harassment and Allegations of a Gun Threat
Amid sexual harassment and allegations of gun threats, UC Regent Norman Pattiz will resign in February. First reported by the SF Chronicle, Pattiz submitted his resignation to UC Regent Chair George Kieffer. In September, allegations surfaced that Pattiz had brandished his gun as a threat to one of his employees. Pattiz, a Westwood media mogul and […]
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Graduate Student Tuition Waivers Will Not be Taxed
The final version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which is yet to be signed by President Trump after passing both the House and the Senate, will not count graduate student tuition waivers as income. Late last month, approximately 200 UCSD students met at Silent Tree in front of Geisel Library, to protest the […]
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UCSD Forgets Ofo; Pilots Orange Bike-Share Program with Spin
UC San Diego announced a new campus bike-share program last Friday in partnership with San Francisco-based bikeshare company Spin. The campus has placed 50 stationless bikes for a trial run around the campus, which will be followed by an additional 250 bicycles in mid-January as part of the pilot kickoff. But instead of a […]
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UCSD Chamber Orchestra Excels with Narrative Driven Music
The UC San Diego Chamber Orchestra performed a diverse and lively set on December 5, ending with the beloved “Star Wars Suite” and a standing ovation from the audience. In its first concert of the year, the Chamber Orchestra played three pieces that each contained their own unique narrative. Led by conductor Matthew J. Kline, […]
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Outback Should Be More Accessible to People of Color
Editor’s note: this Letter to the Editor is in response to the article “Outback Adventure Guides Paid $1.60 to $10 Hour.” While Outback’s payment policy might be satisfactory to some who work there, I’m almost certain this deters many people from becoming guides even though they’d really like to. Outdoor recreation is already inaccessible and […]
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Outback Adventure Guides Paid $1.60 to $10 Hour
It takes three to eight hours to prepare an Outback trip into the wilderness. This means filling out paperwork, preparing meals, gathering supplies, and setting up transportation. For more comprehensive trips, like the Wilderness Orientation in the summer, it can take two to three days of work to prepare properly. Guides run treks ranging from […]
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Have You Experienced Hate Crimes or Bias? Let Us Know Via the Documenting Hate Project
The Triton is launching the Documenting Hate project here at UCSD, in collaboration with the independent news organization ProPublica. The nationwide project tracks hate crimes and bias incidents via local newsrooms, and will allow students to report incidents from their own lives. Hate crimes have increased nationally in the past year, including in California, making […]
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The Malpaso Dance Company as a Cultural Window
On Friday, Nov. 17, the Malpaso Dance Company performed at the Mandeville Auditorium. Formed in 2012, the Havana-based dance group has become one of the most sought-after Cuban acts as of this date, and their showcase last Friday served as merit of their artistry. The dance company’s origins are rooted in the Latin American tradition. […]
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UCSD Student Foundation Invests Student Donations in Wells Fargo, Oil, and Defense Contractors
The UC San Diego Student Foundation is known for funding tens of thousands of dollars worth of student scholarships. During the 2017 fiscal year, the Student Foundation received $60,000 in donations from 1140 donors. What most student donors do not know, however, is that Student Foundation manages an endowment portfolio with investments in oil, finance, […]