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Private Millions: UCSB’s lifeline against a stagnating state budget

January 26, 2023 by

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

January 22, 2023 by and

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.

January 19, 2023 by

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

January 19, 2023 by

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

January 14, 2023 by

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

January 9, 2023 by and

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

January 6, 2023 by

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

January 4, 2023 by

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

December 23, 2022 by and

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

December 21, 2022 by

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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IVP’s restraining order cases against UCSB students dismissed

December 16, 2022 by

All three cases were dismissed without prejudice, meaning the orders can be re-filed if further evidence is presented.
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Contracts ratified; tentative agreements made with unions representing striking UC workers

December 16, 2022 by and

The approved contracts included multi-year pay increases, transit benefits, improved job security and increased paid family leave.
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UC, unions to enter private mediation to settle differences

December 10, 2022 by

The move followed months of negotiations and concessions between the university and bargaining teams for Student Researchers United and United Auto Workers 2865.
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Strike to continue as tentative agreements reached with academic researchers, postdoctoral scholars

November 29, 2022 by

Under the tentative agreements, the majority of postdoctoral students will receive salary increases between 20% and 23% by October 2023.
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Organizers ‘liberate’ DLG dining commons, offering free meals to students

November 23, 2022 by

Organizers welcomed students past De La Guerra Dining Commons’ entry swipe station, allowing them to enter and eat at the dining hall without swiping.
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