Members of Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) cancelled a Cinco De Mayo themed party named “Tequila Sunrise Dayger” yesterday, after receiving public criticism on Facebook. Several hours later, they posted a “new and improved” event called “AEPi Presents ‘Dayger’ Dayger.” The theme party was to be hosted on May 6th, in reference to Cinco de Mayo, […]
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George R.R. Martin and Kim Stanley Robinson Talk Shop
The dimly lit balconies of Price Center East Ballroom were adorned with banners symbolizing Houses Lannister, Stark, and Targaryen. An orchestral rendition of “The Rains of Castamere” echoed through the building, its low strings yielded a familiar sense of unease in those in attendance. However, any tension was alleviated when the evening’s two guests of […]
Posted inOpinion, Staff Op-Ed
100 Followers But 0 Friends
Attending one of the largest public universities in California, I am constantly surrounded by people. On a day-to-day basis, streams of students flow in and out of Geisel, bodies speckle Warren Mall, and groups meander along Library Walk. The dining halls are highly populated, and it is nearly impossible to enter and exit Price Center […]
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An Interview with Sun God Performer Manila Killa
21-year-old music producer, Manila Killa, is an up-and-coming artist who recently performed at our very own Sun God Festival 2017. Triton Arts and Entertainment writer Amarachi Metu sat down with him for a quick interview about his musical influences, fashion, and future. The interview has been edited for clarity. Amarachi Metu [The Triton]: Hi, Manila […]
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Julian Lage, Chris Eldridge, and Aoife O’Donovan: New Wave Americana
There was a calming sense of relief as I entered PC Ballroom East. The usual crowd was in attendance: a collection of ArtPower sponsors, musically diverse students, and, of course, the fantastic Art Power staff. Aptly put by one of the performers, Aoife O’Donovan, “This is an NPR kinda crowd.” As I took my seat, […]
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One Dead, Seven Injured in Apartment Pool Shooting
Forty-nine-year-old Peter Selis opened fire Sunday at a La Jolla Crossroads apartment complex pool area, where several adults were attending a birthday party. One woman, Monique Clark, was killed and seven other people were wounded, San Diego Police Chief Shelley Zimmerman said. Police arrived at the scene located at the 9000 block of Judicial Drive […]
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Syrian Refugees: First Steps in Solidarity
We’ve all heard about the crisis occurring today in Syria. Perhaps you’ve seen pictures of a decimated Aleppo, watched videos of the aftermath of sarin gas attacks, or read headlines about U.S. drone strikes killing civilians. Here in San Diego, we sit many thousands of miles from the Levant, but since most of us can […]
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Jewish Student Center Unanimously Approved by Planning Commission
San Diego Planning Commission members voted 6-0 to approve UC San Diego Hillel’s bid to build a privately owned Jewish student center across from Revelle College in a public hearing April 27. The proposal will now go before the City Council to receive final approval for construction, though a date for this has yet to […]
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Michael Mnatsakanian Puts Sustainability in a Box
While most might go through a day disposing over two pounds of waste that ultimately ends up in a landfill, one UCSD student is managing to live close to zero waste and is now trying to spread the sustainable lifestyle through his startup: Sustaina(bin)ity. Michael Mnatsakanian, a fifth year Chemical Engineering major, created a monthly […]
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Learning Through Dance: What “gradWORKS: The Implicit Self” Can Teach us
UCSD is known for its experimental approach to the arts, and “gradWORKS: ‘The Implicit Self’” is no different. Verónica Santiago Moniello, the creator behind this innovative piece, is an M.F.A. candidate in the Theatre & Dance department, and has cultivated her own unusual approach to the performing arts world. In 2016, she conducted research in […]