With three midterms this coming week, it has been confirmed that UCSD student Loraine Smithson has already taken her last shower of the quarter. Those who are frequently in her vicinity, particularly those who have a functioning sense of smell, are reportedly “disappointed”. Smithson was last seen rushing down Library Walk late Monday evening […]
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The Loft presents Maarja Nuut: A Contemporary Classic
As I entered the Loft, the sounds of light clapping and prominent clacks of dress shoes signified I was out of my usual group of peers. The lights were dimmed. Everyone was quiet and chatting with their neighbors. At this moment, I looked up from my itinerary to see her: Maarja Nuut. The face of […]
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Letter to the Editor: Why I’m Against My Chinese Peers at UCSD
This letter is a response to “Chinese student organizations denounce Dalai Lama as commencement speaker.” I am a Chinese student from the University of Georgia. Here is a comment (in English) and a personal statement (in Chinese, I’m sure you have some people who read Chinese) which I would like to share with The Triton. As […]
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UCSD students participate in UC-wide action against the Dakota Access Pipeline
Students and community members gathered in front of Silent Tree yesterday afternoon to protest the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL). Organized by members of the Native American Student Association (NASA), the event was a part of a UC-wide action against the pipeline. “I want to thank all of you for coming to this place, at this […]
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Chinese student organizations denounce Dalai Lama as commencement speaker
On Thursday morning, students and faculty received an email from Chancellor Pradeep Khosla announcing the 14th Dalai Lama as this year’s all-campus commencement speaker. As part of his first stop in his U.S. tour, the Dalai Lama will speak at a public event on June 16 then the commencement on the 17th. Almost immediately, the […]
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Nope, SSC Says They’re Working Quite Well
In a political climate of scandal, transparency and accountability to our student body are two principles that the Student Sustainability Collective (SSC) values highly. In Gianino’s op-ed piece “The 5.2 Million Dollar Question”, accusations were leveled against the SSC to paint a picture of irresponsible spending, selfish stipends and corrupt conduct. We take these accusations […]
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SPACES hosts “Masterpiece in Progress: A Night of Poetry and Activism”
The Student Promoted Access Center for Education and Services, or SPACES, hosted “Masterpiece in Progress: A Night of Poetry and Activism” last Wednesday. The spoken word event consisted of student performances and a final performance by one of the nation’s most recognized spoken word artists, Rudy Francisco. Lost in a sea of post-inaugural blues, student […]
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CSE department organizes in response to Trump’s immigration ban; discusses ethical responsibilities
Students and faculty in the UCSD Computer Science and Engineering department held an emergency meeting this evening at 6 p.m. to address and organize its opposition to the Trump administration’s executive order on immigration. The meeting was an open discussion that allowed attendees to share ideas and propositions. Discussion focused on the way UCSD considers […]
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UCSD MSA Statement on the Immigration Ban
We, the Muslim Student Association at UCSD, stand with our sisters and brothers in humanity against the divisive and hate-filled policies of our government that stem from a horrifying place of blatant racism and xenophobia. We denounce Trump’s executive order targeting residents and refugees from Muslim-majority countries and we reject his inflammatory and reprehensible promise […]
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UCSD groups unite to protest Trump’s immigration ban
Approximately five hundred people gathered on Library Walk this afternoon to rally in response to President Trump’s executive order on immigration, banning all refugees and immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries. The march, initiated by two roommates and organized with help from their friends, was an effort to build solidarity among students in light of what […]