A Day Party to be Remembered “February marks a very important month in American society,” read the Facebook invitation. The invite told guests what to expect: “We will be serving 40’s, Kegs of Natty, dat Purple Drank- which consists of sugar, water, and the color purple, chicken, coolade, and of course Watermelon.” The hosts asked […]
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A Valentine’s Day Playlist for All
To some, today is a highly anticipated day full of surprises. To others, it is a day of dread. To most, it is just a normal Tuesday. Regardless, R&B always sounds good. Here’s a groovy playlist to celebrate the misfortunes, intricacies, and overall beauty of love. This playlist is a collaborative effort by the Arts […]
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Prof. Nadine George-Graves: Performance is Not Benign (on Minstrelsy; The Compton Cookout)
Dr. Nadine George-Graves is a Professor of Theatre and Dance at UC San Diego. She is the author of books like The Royalty of Negro Vaudeville: The Whitman Sisters and the Negotiation of Race, Gender, and Class in African American Theater. This speech, Performance is Not Benign, was given by Dr. George-Graves at a University […]
Posted inCommunity Op-Eds, Opinion
Refilwe Gqajela: The ‘Lumumba-Zapata’ Collective Should Change Their Name
For those of you who may be wondering about the absence of the Black Student Union in current campus reactionary work, culminating in the recent walk-out strike, here is your explanation: The Black Student Union cannot work with an organization that continues to absolve themselves of responsibility to the communities whose history they are actively […]
Posted inArts and Culture, Theatre
The Vagina Monologues: A New Wave
There are two things people who plan on watching the Vagina Monologues and HerStories at UCSD should know: one, prepare to hear the word “vagina” more than you would even if you worked in a gynecologist’s office and two, relax. As a cast member, I can assure you that other people in the audience are […]
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Spirit Night NoDAPL Protesters Release Statement of Intent
Around 40 protesters staged an action in RIMAC Arena during the men’s basketball game at halftime on Friday, Feb. 3rd. TerrillJames Kānealiikeikiokaāina Iron-Moccasin Kapalehua (Lehua), a student at UCSD who organized the Spirit Night “No Dakota Access Pipeline” (NoDAPL ) action, released a statement to The Triton on Monday: “The People have chosen to rise […]
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Justin Hunter: Violent Protest Isn’t the Way To Go
As a student of the UC system, it is shameful to see the riots that broke out at Berkeley’s campus over Milo Yiannopoulos speaking. As a university student, we are meant to be tolerant of other people’s opinions and to uphold higher learning and the code of ethics we all agreed to. This riot is […]
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Student Takes Final Shower Before Midterms
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 […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
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 […]