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Julián Castro Speaks Against Texas Abortion Law at UCSB Arts & Lectures

The event — titled “Waking Up From My American Dream” — was the first Arts & Lectures component of the “Justice for All” series, which aims to “[confront] the inequalities that shape ou...
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UCSB Student Dies on Sigma Nu Trip; Fraternity Suspended for Holding “Unsanctioned Event”

On May 21, Michalski and his fraternity brothers were in Running Springs when Michalski fell and “sustained severe injuries.” Michalski died on May 25 at the Loma Linda Medical Center.
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UC-AFT Lecturers Holds Informational Pickets Across UC Campuses for Better Job Security and Pay

The union has been trying to renegotiate lecturer contracts for over three and a half years, arguing that the lack of job security and low salaries are unfair.
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UCPD Issues Timely Warning for Oct. 9 Aggravated Sexual Assault

According to the timely warning, multiple individuals prevented the survivor from leaving a room, took her phone and gave her an unknown beverage.
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Assistant Professor and Researcher Earns Harold J. Plous Award

The Harold J. Plous award is the highest honor a junior faculty member at UCSB can receive from the College of Letters and Science, recognizing awardees for outstanding performance and promise. 
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UCSB Student Esmeralda Quintero-Cubillan Holds EVPSA, UCSA and RA Positions

As Quintero-Cubillan recounts, their basic needs advocacy work as a senator and as EVPSA was and is not just political, but extremely personal.
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Oldest University Center Food Vendor Celebrates 30 Years

Now, 30 years later, Gaum’s stand is a cherished member of the Arbor, bringing business, success and lasting memories. 
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UCPD Issues Two Timely Warnings Back-to-Back

Neither one of the survivors currently wishes to press charges, however, UCPD will keep the investigations open in the case that a survivor decides to press charges. 
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National Hispanic Heritage Month: A Celebration With La Santa Cecilia

The band is composed of Miguel “Oso” Ramirez on percussion, Jose “Pepe” Carlos on the guitar and accordion, Alex Bendaña on bass guitar and vocalist “La Marisoul.”
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Fall Course Crisis Adds Stress to Students as They Return to In-Person Instruction

In light of UCSB’s continuing course shortage, Stopple said the university is attempting to provide resources and advising for class registration to an unprecedented number of students on campus. 
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UCSB Organizations Coordinate Response to Housing Crisis

UCSB 4 COLA has pivoted its focus to organizing a response to the housing crisis with the teacher assistant union, Santa Barbara United Auto Workers 2865 and Organize Isla Vista.
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A.S. Resources For Students During 2021-22 School Year

Together, these five branches of Associated Students (A.S.) student government provide services to assist UCSB students and the Isla Vista community. 
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Housing Shortage and COVID-19 Impact Leaves International Students Feeling Neglected

Insufficient housing options caused some international students to consider taking a gap quarter, especially as the university hasn't announced any plans to provide a remote option in the fall.
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New State Program Allocates $500 Million To Aid With Student Housing

The bill has been passed through the state legislature and now awaits Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature.
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New Civic Engagement Scholars Program Seeks To Provide Accessible Route for Student Activism

Officially titled “Seminar in Civic Engagement and Deliberative Democracy,” courses RS 188 A, B and C seek to provide a pathway for student activism across all three quarters.
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