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UCSB’s Jewish community, administration condemn antisemitic actions in I.V., on campus

Jewish community members, university administrators, Santa Barbara police departments and local leaders met to discuss antisemitic acts at Hillel on Jan. 31.
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AAC&U launches new strategic plan for equity, innovation, excellence

UC Santa Barbara is among 851 institutional members of the American Association of College and Universities (AAC&U) worldwide.
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Associated Students Senate establishes Lunar New Year as university holiday

The resolution, in light of the recent Lunar New Year holiday, prompted discussion on how students on campus celebrate.
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Loved ones remember late UCSB student-athlete Archawin Nimanong

Archawin was a student, friend, partner, brother and son with love to give and passions to share.
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A.S. Office of the President hosts mental health town hall

The town hall was held in Corwin Pavilion and hosted panelists from UCSB’s Counseling & Psychological Services, Health and Wellness, Campus Advocacy, Resources & Education, Student Health Service an...
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Private Millions: UCSB’s lifeline against a stagnating state budget

Documents obtained by the Nexus detail the extent donor money has been sought and depended upon in recent years.
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UAW union members reflect on historic contract campaign

Members of both unions spoke with the Nexus following the strike’s conclusion to share their perspectives on the new contract. 
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in and around I.V.

Weekly events in and around Isla Vista.
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All county beaches failing water quality standards due to runoff contamination

Individuals are advised to stay out of the ocean at a minimum of 50 yards at beaches with a “warning” beach status.
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MLK SB Collective collaborates with UCSB organizations for silent walk to honor MLK Day

The march kickstarted the Martin Luther King Jr. Committee of Santa Barbara’s schedule of programming leading up to the observed holiday on Jan. 16.
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UCSB cancels classes; Santa Barbara County issues flash flood warning, immediate evacuation orders amid heavy rain

Academic Senate Divisional Chair Susannah Scott confirmed in a statement to the Nexus that UC Santa Barbara classes are canceled today and tomorrow. 
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I.V. surfer caught in bluffs during high surf advisory, sustained no injuries

The incident occurred in light of the high surf advisory issued for the southwestern and southeastern Santa Barbara County coast, effective from 1:27 a.m. today to 6 a.m. tomorrow.
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UCSB, SBC issue warnings, evacuations amid heavy rain fall

The evacuation order will continue until it is deemed safe by the county for civilians to return home. 
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Strike ends as academic employees, student researchers ratify new contracts

Members of United Auto Workers 2865 and Student Researchers United voted to ratify new contracts for academic student employees and graduate student researchers.
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In 202-page report, Academic Senate panel excoriates Munger Hall design, recommends major changes

The panel listed a slew of concerns related to health and safety, psychological distress, unnecessary energy consumption, an unworkable lack of parking and a “prison-like design.”
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