YDSA rallies for meal swipe reforms

February 29, 2024 by

The action follows a petition that garnered over 2,200 signatories — 10% of the student population. 
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Several at-risk Del Playa properties revealed to be left out of storm evacuation alert

February 24, 2024 by and

Three properties on the 67 block of Del Playa Drive that did not receive warnings were evacuated despite several at-risk properties being warned ahead of the storm, as discussed at a Feb. 13 Board of ...
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UC proposes significant pay increases for AFSCME workers in five-year contract

February 22, 2024 by

The University of California proposed a 26% pay increase for union workers on Feb. 22, increasing the lowest-paid union members’ wages by 47% over five years. The UC’s proposed contract follow...
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UC-wide union rallies for the UC to “break up” with Blackstone on Valentine’s Day, invest in affordable housing

February 22, 2024 by

Union workers and students at seven UC campuses called for the UC to “break up” with Blackstone — the largest commercial landlord in the U.S. — and promote more affordable housing options in t...
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My mind is not a problem: How noise-canceling headphones helped my adult ADHD

February 22, 2024 by

Lizzy Rager reflects on how discovering a pair of headphones changed her relationship with ADHD.
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YDSA petitions for meal swipe rollovers

February 9, 2024 by and

The UC Santa Barbara chapter of Young Democratic Socialists of America petitioned for campus dining halls to implement meal swipe rollovers, garnering over 2,000 signatories — 8% of the student popu...
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Highlights of Regents’ January 2024 meeting

February 1, 2024 by , , , and

The UC Regents convened from Jan. 23 to 25 at UC San Francisco to discuss agenda items concerning the UC community including usage of university websites, seismic safety and accommodations for student...
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A.S., EVPSA hold town hall on UC-wide undocumented hiring plan, call for community support at next UC Regents meeting

January 25, 2024 by and

The campaign advocates for the University of California (UC) to lift hiring restrictions on undocumented students.
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A.S. Executive Officers Mid-year check-in

January 25, 2024 by , , , and

The Nexus spoke with all five A.S. execs on the work their offices did over fall quarter.
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UCSB, downtown Santa Barbara gather to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 20, 2024 by , and

In conjunction with UCSB groups, the MLK Jr. Committee of Santa Barbara held an on-campus walk on Thursday, and hosted a program at Arlington Theatre on Monday
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IVCSD to implement health vending machine with Narcan and fentanyl test strips at I.V. Community Center

January 20, 2024 by

Aegis, an opiate addiction treatment center in Santa Barbara, will fund the machine and its supplies.
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MCC appoints UCSB alum Mickey Brown as new program coordinator

January 19, 2024 by

The MultiCultural Center appointed UC Santa Barbara alumnus Mickey Brown as its new program coordinator beginning Winter Quarter 2024.  The program coordinator position involves planning and overseei...
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Birth control vending machine promotes sexual health, compliant with new law

November 10, 2023 by

Each University of California campus is required to have at least one Wellness Vending Machine in accordance with the 2022 Assembly Bill 2482.
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UC-wide union protests for better contracts, renegotiations pending next year

November 10, 2023 by

The AFSCME 3299 organized this effort as the largest labor rights union, representing 30,000 workers at the University of California.
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UCSB alumna’s erosion report evaluates coast erosion solutions, recommends more community outreach

November 8, 2023 by

The report was presented at the IVCSD's Oct. 24 board meeting.
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