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Gauchothon to Raise Money for Local Hospital and “Miracle Childs”

February 6, 2018 by Jaret LaRocco

Various UCSB groups are brought in to perform, play games and do other activities to entertain participants throughout the twelve-hour event.
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Womxn of Color Conference Explores Intersectional Feminism and Political Resistance

February 6, 2018 by Jasmine Moreno

This year’s theme, “From Ashes to Activism: Rise through Resistance,” was reflected in the speakers, workshops and caucus spaces held throughout the day.
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Student Health Diagnoses 28 Cases of Influenza Since Fall Quarter

February 5, 2018 by Rachael Grand

UC Santa Barbara Student Health diagnosed 28 students with the flu and 84 with an influenza-like illness between Oct. 1, 2017 and Feb. 1, 2018.
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A.S. Senate Creates Plan to Action at Disability Equality Meeting

February 4, 2018 by Jasmine Moreno

The Associated Students Senate held a Housing Ad-Hoc Committee on Feb. 2 in response to the resolution passed on Jan. 24 in support of mentally disabled students in on-campus housing.
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Zahira Kelly-Cabrera to Speak at Womxn of Color Conference 2018

February 2, 2018 by Jasmine Moreno

Associated Students’ Womxn’s Commission will be hosting its annual Womxn of Color Conference this Saturday, Feb. 3, honoring self-identifying women of color while bringing awareness to their inter...
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Union Workers March in Remembrance, Hold Picket Line for Workers’ Rights

February 1, 2018 by Evelyn Spence

The AFSCME Local 3299 union held protests across several UC campuses on Thursday, challenging the treatment of workers across the university system and commemorating the death of two workers killed on...
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A.S. Senate Passes Resolution Supporting Mentally Disabled Students in On-Campus Housing

February 1, 2018 by Evelyn Spence

The Associated Students Senate unanimously passed a resolution on Jan. 24 supporting disability equality within UCSB Housing and Residential Services.
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Student Fees May Spike With UCen Remodel

February 1, 2018 by Evelyn Spence and Tamari Dzotsenidze

Associated Students President Hieu Le proposed a plan to complete an expansion project of A.S. and the University Center, according to a resolution that was tabled indefinitely on Wednesday, Jan. 31.
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RCSGD Discusses Future at Queer Town Hall

January 29, 2018 by Maya Chandy

The RCSGD held its first quarterly Queer Town Hall on Thursday since its separation from the WGSE during Fall Quarter.
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Affected by Disaster, Professors Took Action

January 25, 2018 by Tamari Dzotsenidze

The year 2017 ended with the Thomas Fire ravaging the hills of the Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. The new year began with fatal mudslides that claimed 21 lives, devastated over 100 homes and forc...
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Sexual Assault Reported in UCSB Student Housing

January 18, 2018 by Shomik Mukherjee

A UC Santa Barbara student reported an attempted sexual assault on Monday in her room at on-campus student housing, according to a university alert sent out Thursday.
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A.S. Senate Allocates $5,000 to Help Students Head Home During Thomas Fire

December 15, 2017 by Evelyn Spence

UC Santa Barbara Associated Students Senate passed a resolution last Sunday providing funds for students who cannot afford to leave campus to travel home and away from the Thomas Fire.
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Art Piece on Campus Asks Students To Confront Sexual Assault

December 15, 2017 by Hannah Jackson

Second-year Jenny Jimenez placed giant letters spelling out "#ME TOO" on the lawn behind Storke Tower as a part of an art final and to help raise sexual assault awareness.
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