Triton Weeks of Welcome Creates Community

Eighth College won the 43rd annual Triton UnOlympics.

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Each year during the Weeks of Welcome, UC San Diego’s eight undergraduate colleges compete for the coveted Golden Shoe Trophy in a series of games, chants and choreographed dances.

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Photo by Erik Jepsen, UC San Diego

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Photo by Erik Jepsen, UC San Diego

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Photo by Erik Jepsen, UC San Diego

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Photo by Erik Jepsen, UC San Diego

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The Tritons scored seven of the game's first eight goals en route to a 12-9 victory against LMU on Sept. 25 in front of a capacity crowd at Canyonview Aquatic Center. Photo by Erik Jepsen, UC San Diego

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Photo by Erik Jepsen, UC San Diego

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Photo by Erik Jepsen, UC San Diego

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Photo by Erik Jepsen, UC San Diego

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Photo by Erik Jepsen, UC San Diego

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Photo by Erik Jepsen, UC San Diego

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Faculty and new students connected on Sun God Lawn for a picnic. Photo by Erik Jepsen, UC San Diego

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Photo by Erik Jepsen, UC San Diego

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At University Centers’ First Friday, students uncovered what the student union offers. Photo by Erik Jepsen, UC San Diego

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Photo by Long Truong, UC San Diego

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Photo by Long Truong, UC San Diego

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Students kicked off the school year with a roller skating rink in the Price Center. Photo by Long Truong, UC San Diego

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Students enjoyed a fun day at the beach with UC San Diego Recreation at the 16th Annual Meet the Beach. Photo by Erik Jepsen, UC San Diego

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Students explored the local beach through surf lessons, a live DJ, sports, kayaking and much more. Photo by Erik Jepsen, UC San Diego

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Photo by Erik Jepsen, UC San Diego

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Photo by Erik Jepsen, UC San Diego

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Photo by Erik Jepsen, UC San Diego

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Photo by Erik Jepsen, UC San Diego

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Photo by Erik Jepsen, UC San Diego

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Fair at the Square transformed Town Square into a carnival. Photo by Erik Jepsen, UC San Diego

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The event was organized by Triton Fest, a subset of UC San Diego’s weekend night event series. Photo by Erik Jepsen, UC San Diego

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Photo by Erik Jepsen, UC San Diego

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Photo by Erik Jepsen, UC San Diego

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Photo by Erik Jepsen, UC San Diego

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Photo by Erik Jepsen, UC San Diego

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Photo by Erik Jepsen, UC San Diego

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