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Academic workers prepare for Nov. 14 strike

The strike is based on allegations that the UC has engaged in unfair labor practices throughout the process to negotiate a new contract for employees.
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EVPLA Office hosts voter registration fair ahead of midterms

The voter guide contained information on voting rights and ballot drop-off boxes in I.V. and on UCSB’s campus, as well as information on California propositions.
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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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UCSB Latinx/Chicanx Community celebrates Día De los Muertos

Día De los Muertos originated in Mesoamerica as a holiday tradition to celebrate the lives of those who passed away.
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Three UC unions ready to begin strike on Nov. 14

A strike would see the 48,000 unionized UC workers organized under United Auto Workers — including TAs, graduate students and academic researchers, academic student employees and others — withhold...
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Sustainable University Now to sue UCSB, seeking documents related to Munger Hall

S.U.N. also accused UCSB of violating its agreement with the university by not adequately addressing the issue of student housing.
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Nexus Explained: Munger Hall

Prior to the Munger Hall project, UCSB spent years developing a different student residence, an apartment complex known as Mesa Verde.
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Students form PATH club to foster connection with residents experiencing houselessness

The club provides an avenue for students to regularly volunteer at the shelter, primarily through preparing and serving meals to P.A.T.H. residents.
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UC Santa Barbara’s MultiCultural Center welcomes new director

Primitivo succeeds two interim directors since previous director Zaveeni Khan-Marcus’ retirement in 2020.
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Student dies in Manzanita Village, no foul play suspected

Students are encouraged to contact Counseling & Psychological Services by appointment or by calling 805-893-4411 to reach a live counselor should they need support, the university said.
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48,000 unionized workers across University of California begin voting on strike authorization

The three UC unions under the United Auto Workers each organized strike votes across their four bargaining units from Oct. 26 through Nov. 2.
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UCSB conducts voter outreach efforts ahead of midterm election

Following their initial voter drive, the coalition registered a number of students via tabling and partnerships with various organizations to reach prospective student voters.
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El Congreso makes demands about Munger Hall to independent review panel

El Congreso’s Munger Hall demands illustrate the organization’s concerns with the Munger Hall project.
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Increased policing and street cameras during Halloween in Isla Vista prompt A.S. to host town hall

For the past nine years, local police agencies have increased their patrolling of I.V. and enforced regulations and road closure for Halloween weekend.
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UCSB honors four accomplished alumni during 2022 awards

The university has conducted this award ceremony since 1960 to recognize university alumni with “significant professional or personal accomplishments.”
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