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SJP To Move for Divestment a Fourth Time

May 10, 2017 by

The Associated Students Senate will hear a resolution demanding the divestment from companies involved in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict starting at 6:30 p.m. today, May 10, in Corwin Pavilion.
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Students Advocating for Fossil Fuel Divestment Stage Sit-in, Meet With Chancellor Yang

May 9, 2017 by

After hosting a sit-in at Cheadle Hall for almost 36 hours, student leaders are currently meeting with Chancellor Henry T. Yang to gain his support in urging UC Regents to divest nearly $3 billion fro...
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Party Politics Extend Past A.S. Election Results

May 4, 2017 by

Despite parties dissolving immediately after elections, party politics remain at play within Associated Students (A.S.) long after elections are over.
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‘Sense of Family’ at the Heart of Campus United’s Election Success

May 4, 2017 by

Following two straight years of Associated Students (A.S.) election domination, Campus United (CU) attributes its success to organized campaigning tactics and a strong “family” bond within the par...
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Students Produce List of Demands for UC Worker Rights Following May Day Rally

May 2, 2017 by

Campus employees, labor unions and student coalitions gathered at Storke Tower this Monday for May Day, an international day of action to support workers and immigrants around the world.
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Black Lives Matter Co-Founder Debunks BLM ‘Myths’ at Campbell Hall

May 2, 2017 by

Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza gave a keynote speech at Campbell Hall last Wednesday for UC Santa Barbara’s BLM Week, discussing the grassroot’s origins and “unwarranted reputation a...
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SJP Proposes Bill to Divest from Alleged Palestinian Human Rights Abuses

April 27, 2017 by

The student group UC Santa Barbara Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) released a resolution this Sunday calling for Associated Students to divest from companies that contribute to what SJP calls ...
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BLM Co-Founder Alicia Garza To Speak at UCSB

April 25, 2017 by

Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza will be the keynote speaker for the “Black Liberation: The Rose That Grew From Concrete” event on Wednesday evening, during which she will be sharing her...
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On-Campus Senator Silva Drops Out of IVP Race, Sandhu Now Runs Unopposed

April 23, 2017 by

On-campus Senator Lesly Silva ended her campaign for internal vice president on Friday, leaving Jasmine Sandhu unopposed in her bid for the position.
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Paranoid? Campus Cameras Give You 324 Reasons to Smile

April 20, 2017 by

There are a total of 324 surveillance cameras on the UC Santa Barbara campus and in university-owned buildings, raising questions about where students are being monitored and how campus departments us...
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Student Advocate General Candidate Forum: Jack Tannenbaum

April 20, 2017 by

Jack Tannenbaum, a third-year economics major, spoke at Wednesday's Associated Students (A.S.) candidate forum in the Hub to discuss his plans for A.S. if elected as Student Advocate General.
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‘Green-Efficient’ Off-Campus Housing To Be Ready This Fall

April 20, 2017 by

Ongoing renovations of the San Joaquin apartment buildings are scheduled to be completed this coming fall, with an emphasis on sustainable and green energy as a focus for the renewal of the off-campus...
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Parker J. Williams Was a History Buff, Loved Nature and Rock Music

April 20, 2017 by

Parker James Williams died on April 12 at UC Santa Barbara and was 20 years old.
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External Vice President of Statewide Affairs Debate: Dagnachew vs. Hsu

April 19, 2017 by

Candidates running for External Vice President of Statewide Affairs discussed sustainable statewide networks, lobbying and student accessibility in the Hub on Wednesday for this week’s A.S. election...
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External Vice President of Local Affairs Debate: Dumlao vs. Stoll

April 19, 2017 by

Candidates for the Associated Students External Vice President of Local Affairs met Wednesday to contend why they are best qualified to represent students to the county on issues that include communit...
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