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“We Will Believe Survivors”: A.S. Senate, I.V. CSD Release Statements in Solidarity With Survivors of Sexual Assault

The I.V. CSD's statement was released in an email to its mailing list on Oct. 24, while the A.S. Senate’s statement was posted on the A.S. Senate Facebook page on Nov. 1.
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GSA Lounge Renovations to Include Egg Chairs, Access Card Reader

The GSA applied for funding from the Student Fee Advisory Committee and received $98,000. The GSA also plans to use part of its own budget to finalize said renovations, with the total cost estimated t...
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Academic Researchers United, UC Announce Tentative Contract

The negotiation was not seamless; just last month, ARU created a petition demanding an end to bargaining delays. 
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Real Talk Program Returns to Dorms for Second Year

The Real Talk program works toward creating spaces open for free-flowing discussions on a variety of topics including, but not limited to, race and gender.
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Green New Deal Forum Proposes Climate Change Solutions for Santa Barbara

The evening centered around the importance of community collaboration to achieve a Green New Deal suited to the Central Coast.
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In Photos | “Protect survivors, not frats”: Students Hold Demonstration Following Fraternity Sexual Assault Allegations

Organizers presented attendees with a Google Form, prompting them to answer the question, “What demands would you like to see be enacted on campus and in Isla Vista?”
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Student Organizations Hold Demonstration in Arbor in Solidarity With Survivors of Sexual Assault

The event’s organizers were careful to emphasize that Thursday’s gathering was not a protest but instead a demonstration to support survivors.
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“Haunt the Loop” Ghosted by Children: Trick-or-Treat Event Yields Lower Turnout Than Expected

The weekend event drew six people — three of whom were children — down from fifty last year.
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Pre-Halloween Weekend Shows “Relatively Slow” Activity

This past weekend saw 19 citations and four arrests on Friday, and eight citations and one arrest on Saturday.
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So Mushroom for Growth: New Psychedelic Club at UCSB Aims To Shift Conversation and Culture

The priority of Psychedelic Club is to start the conversation about psychedelic use. 
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Sigma Pi Operations Suspended By National Executive Office While UCSB Investigates Sexual Assault Allegations

In the past month, there have been three reports of sexual assault at the Sigma Pi house.
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Looking To Sell Your ID Card? Expect A Warning From the University

The UCSB Office of Student Conduct told alleged ID buyers and sellers that they would not be punished this time, but future infractions could necessitate attending a disciplinary hearing. 
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Lucidity Festival Budget Reduced by $20,000 Following District Concerns

The original $184,850 proposal was lowered to $159,850 after the I.V. CSD voiced its concerns.
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Reference Desk Removal Increases Efficiency For Library Users

The merging of the reference desk and services desk is the culmination of a three year-long planning process.
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Global Ambassador Program Helps International Students Adjust to Life at University

The opportunity to mentor gives experienced students the chance to gain skills in an increasingly global world.
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