Let’s begin with the bare facts: On May 10, 1970 George Winne Jr. stepped into Revelle Plaza. He held a sign that read “In God’s Name End the War.” Winne doused himself with gasoline, lit a match, and burst into flames. Students saw the burning man from a nearby building. They ran to him, beat […]
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The Death of George Winne Jr. and the Fight for a More Peaceful World
Kingdom Come May 10, 1970: The movie M*A*S*H had captivated the nation, The Guess Who was at the top of the Billboard charts, and a little after 4 p.m., George Winne Jr., a UCSD graduate student, set himself on fire in the middle of Revelle Plaza. Winne was standing in the the northeast corner of […]
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Jaz Twersky Appointed as 2017-18 Editor-in-Chief
Jaz Twersky was appointed to the position of Editor-in-Chief for the 2017-18 school year by The Triton Senior Editorial Board late last quarter. Twersky joined staff last spring, writing for the Opinion section before assuming her role as The Triton’s first Opinion Editor, where she recruited a staff and helped writers generate a consistent stream […]
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AS Food Pantry Budget in Question
The 2017-18 Triton Food Pantry budget is in question due to an ongoing dispute between the six college councils and ASUCSD, who could not agree on the amount of funding college councils should contribute to the pantry. During the AS Council Meeting on May 3, college council representatives proposed funding the pantry at $1000 per […]
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AEPi Cancels Cinco De Mayo Themed Party
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 […]
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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 […]