We’d like to peRSOnally express our THAnks and gRAtitude.
You see, we couldn’t do it without RSOs, THAs, and RAs. Thank you to our Resident Security Officers, Triton Health Ambassadors, Resident Assistants, staff, and the entire Triton community for working collectively to keep each other safer.
(From WWL: Week 5)

Instant ramen wreaks havoc on your system.
Ours too. Engineering had to redesign our wastewater monitoring system because some students put instant ramen in the toilets on campus. Folks, don’t flush your ramen.
(From WWL: Week 1)

Happiness is a warm pun.
We know it’s easy to get burnt out on staying in. Check out The Happiness Project (book) and The Happiness Lab (podcast) for both research-based and wisdom-led approaches to personal happiness and well-being.
(From WWL: Week 3)

Oh, the places you'll go … will also be rife with Vid.
Ol’ Teddy Geisel may not have had a pandemic in mind when he wrote of bang-ups and hang-ups, but the sentiment still rings true. If you missed them last week while memorizing the counties in Pennsylvania, take a look at these travel tips to keep you and yours safer this holiday season. If you’re planning on crossing state lines, refer to this CDPH guidance on travel to/ from CA.
(From WWL: Week 6)

Who has a six-foot spear and loves Halloween?
King Triton! He celebrates by wearing a costume 365 days-a-year. In this short video, our favorite merman encourages proper physical distancing by ensuring that folks remain one trident apart.
(From WWL: Week 4)

Snitch, please.
If you see something, say something. We ask that you let us know when your fellow Tritons “accidentally” “forget” that large gatherings are a no-go, and put the entire community at risk. The Office of Student Conduct takes these violations seriously, and so should you.
(From WWL: Week 7)

Y'all need to get your app to the testing site.
Having the UC San Diego App pre-installed on your phone speeds up the testing process by allowing for QR-code scanning and MyStudentChart integration. You can also use it to take your daily symptom screener.
(From WWL: Week 1)

When I think about you, I test myself.
You now have the opportunity to poke your OWN brain with a Q-Tip, thanks to a fire drill-paced collaboration resulting in the availability of self-administered COVID-19 tests for students. Pick yours up in the Price Center, Seventh College, or Nuevo East. As a reminder, we’ll start weekly testing next quarter.
(From WWL: Week 7)

Great things come in threes.
Three prongs on a Trident (which is traditionally six feet long*, just saying), three toes on a sloth, and three folks hanging outdoors with their masks on. As a reminder, our Three’s Company pilot program is in full effect.
(From WWL: Week 3)

Speaking of, you are crushing it.
You always had it in you, and we’ve learned that you’re awesome at completing your daily symptom screener, getting bi-weekly tests, and wearing your face coverings. Please, continue to impress by also remembering to keep *one trident apart whenever possible.
(From WWL: Week 3)

Zoom gloom causes resting witch face.
Don’t go batty. Combat pandemic fatigue with mental health tips courtesy of the Triton Tools and Tidbits podcast, and take a moment to create and connect via AS Graphic Studio’s awesome Make Art With Us community art project.
(From WWL: Week 4)

Germs and conditions need not apply.
The CA COVID Notify Emergency Notification System uses anonymous data on your mobile device to help alert you to possible COVID-19 exposure. It’s free, private, and as safe as connecting to a pair of AirPods. Trust in science to keep you safer.
(From WWL: Week 6)