Term in Review: S.A.G. Sarah Danielzadeh

May 10, 2021 by

Danielzadeh noted that, ultimately, the role requires a great deal of empathy on behalf of other students and that it is one of the most important traits to have when holding the position.
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Students, Staff and Faculty Participate in Work Stoppage Day To Demand Cops Off Campus

May 8, 2021 by

Organized by the North American abolitionist coalition Cops off Campus, the Day of Refusal took place across the United States, including on several UC campuses and other universities.
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UCSB Students March in Remembrance of Victims of Police Brutality

May 5, 2021 by and

The students began the march with an open discussion at Storke Tower, then walked to Sea Lookout Park to hold a candlelight vigil.
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Isla Vista Party Takes Home Executive Majority, Storke Party Claims the Most Senate Seats

April 23, 2021 by , , and

This year’s election yielded the lowest voter turnout numbers in five years.
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Deltopia 2021 Yields Few Arrests, Citations and No Medical Transports

April 7, 2021 by and

The arrests and citations occurred between April 2 and April 4 during a period of increased law enforcement to curb illegal behavior.
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UCSB Medical Experts Discuss COVID-19 Vaccines and Mitigation in Information Panel

April 2, 2021 by

Questions for the townhall were submitted by attendees prior to the panel and pre-selected, then answered by the panelists after the discussion concluded.
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With Lessons From Remote Instruction, UCSB Professors Consider the Future of In-Person Learning

March 10, 2021 by and

Contrasting opinions about asynchronous teaching styles have led professors to question whether or not they should continue this method of teaching when classes resume in person. 
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Students and Faculty React to the Announcement of an In-Person Fall Quarter 2021

March 4, 2021 by

While some are eagerly awaiting the return of in-person learning, others feel that expecting a return to business as usual is premature.
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“Who Guards the Guards:” UC Black Staff and Faculty Organization Discuss the Past, Present and Future of Law Enforcement in Police Panel

February 28, 2021 by

One problem brought up by the panel is the trend of police officers living outside of the communities they serve, be it because of financial restrictions or other reasons. 
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Religious Studies Department Creates Chair of Jain Studies Following $1 Million Donation

January 31, 2021 by

UCSB now joins UC Davis, UC Riverside and UC Irvine in having a Jain Studies chair within their respective religious studies departments.
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New Study Recommends UC Suspend Standardized Testing After 2025

January 26, 2021 by

If a new test is not implemented by 2025, the testing requirement will be eliminated altogether.
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UC Regents Discuss Better Representation and Outreach to Indigenous UC Students

December 7, 2020 by

The UC Board of Regents convened remotely on Nov. 18 to discuss a number of items relating to academics, including admissions and outreach to Indigenous students. 
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The Gen Z Vote: Digital Outreach in the 2020 Election

November 15, 2020 by and

Though most young adults and teens are well attuned with social media, older politicians’ efforts may fall flat when trying to engage with Gen Z voters.
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