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Tritons take No. 1 Seed in water polo story p. 12 VOLUME 46, ISSUE 48

THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2013

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CAMPUS LIFE

SUN GOD

Secret Sun God Festival Artists Revealed This year’s performers will also include Danny Brown, Portugal. The Man and Adrian Lux. BY MEKALA NEELAKANTAN

NEWS EDITOR The three final Sun God Festival artists have been revealed: The Sun God Stage artists will now include hiphop artist Danny Brown, American rock band Portugal. The Man and Swedish music producer Adrian Lux will complete the Dance Stage lineup. The three acts were released in an official second Sun God lineup earlier this week, following a preliminary announcement on April 2 that featured headliners Kendrick Lamar and Porter Robinson. According to A.S. Concerts and Events, the second announcement was a result of contractual obligations, as well as an effort to disperse information to students as quickly as possible. Battle of the Bands winner Soda Pants will open at the Sun God Stage, and DJ Battle winner VIKINGQUEST will follow DJ IndO on the Dance Stage. Midway acts were released this morning and will include performances by America’s Best Dance Crew Season 5 winners Poreotics and hip-hop dance team Choreo Cookies. Comedians Lauren O’Brien and Brian Moote and magicians Joel Ward, Joe Mystic and hypnotist Barry Jones will be performing on the Midway Stage as well. The last Midway performer is yet to be announced. Student organization volunteers will be announced within the week. ASCE has also begun marketing and advertising efforts to promote Sun God 2013, including the annual Sun God babies scavenger hunt and weekly Instagram contests. They have also partnered with the Alumni Association to award a Sun God Scholar scholarship to a UCSD student demonstrating excellent academic history and a passion for the arts. See LINEUP, page 3

UC SYSTEM

UCSD Celebrates Earth Week The university’s annual festivities included organic farming workshops, documentary screenings and the Muirstock Festival. BY Sarah moon

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Senior Staff Writer

tudents, faculty and staff attended organic farming workshops, documentary screenings and more to celebrate sustainability and environmental awareness during UCSD’s annual Earth Week, which lasted from April 17 to April 24. This year’s Earth Week theme, “Making Zero a Reality,” focused on UCSD’s commitment to sustainability and the campus’ efforts to reduce carbon footprint to have zero impact on the environment. A variety of events were held on campus, including workshops on conducting energy audits, opportunities to plant trees and a campus cleanup. “UCSD’s Earth Week brings together our surrounding community to celebrate our natural resources and educate the community on conservation,” UCSD Sustainability Program Manager Kristin Hansen said. “This week’s festivities illustrate how the campus-a world leader in climate change research- is committed to sustainability in research, education and campus operations.” The week began with an organization tabling on Sun God Lawn, inviting all sustainabilityrelated organizations to set up their own table and

inform others of sustainable matters. A FacilitiesManagement-sponsored trash sort on Library Walk gave students the chance to learn about proper recycling and waste reduction strategies as well as insight to the amount of waste produced by Price Center daily. Muir College’s annual Muirstock Festival marked the end of the week and featured organic food venues, recycled prizes and a solar-powered stage. Various activities throughout the day, including an evening concert, drew in over 1,500 students. Phi Sigma Rho hosted the afternoon event “Phi Rho Your Boat,” a competition where campus organizations build and race boats out of recyclables across the Canyonview Pool West. About 300 people attended the event, which featured a photo booth, raffles and a sunscreen station. Proceeds from the event went to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Attendees of each event were given stamps to collect in an Earth Week Passport from the Sustainability Resource Center. Passports redeemed by April 29 are See earth week, page 3

Health Workers May Strike For Wages Following delays in contractual negotiations, UC hospital workers will vote on a possible strike. BY aleksandra konstantinovic

associate news editor Patient care workers at UC hospitals may strike for higher wages and lower benefits costs following a delay in contractual negotiations. The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 called for a vote on whether or not to strike in a statement last Friday. The union blasted the University of California for spending an additional $100 million on salaries and benefits for its top executives while offering workers See STRIKE, page 3

COMPLETING THE LINEUP CLOCKWISE FROM BOTTOM LEFT: Danny Brown, Adrian Lux, Portugal.The Man Midway performance acts were released yesterday morning, and will include dance groups, comedians and magicians, in an effort to add more variety to the stage. As part of advertising efforts, A.S. Concerts and Events will be bringing back Sun God Babies, and will partner with the Alumni Association to offer a Sun God Scholar Scholarship.


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