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This Week in UC News 1/9 – 1/16

Showcasing the top stories of the week from other UC student newspapers
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Isla Vista Beautification Program Provides Work for Local Houseless People

Part of Ron Moomey’s transition out of houselessness came from a job with the SeeClickFix program in I.V. called Isla Vista Beautiful. 
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A.S. Senate Proposes New International Senator Seat

The A.S. Senate introduced a new bill that would add an international student senator seat, the first of its kind within Associated Students. 
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How Isla Vista Businesses Survive the Long Winter

Running an Isla Vista storefront is not all lattes and catchy names — businesses can be forced to hibernate for long stretches at a time when UC Santa Barbara is not in session.
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Intersectional Feminists Releases Demands to University, Local Fraternities

The demands were put together from over 1,000 survey responses from a Google form the organization first released during the demonstration.
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First Female Chancellor of UCSB and Within the UC System, Barbara Uehling Charlton, Passes Away at 87

She passed away at the age of 87 on Jan. 2 due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease, her obituary read.
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Isla Vista Restorative Justice Program Enrollment “Right On Track,” Deputy Says

The program, aimed at curbing the number of citations issued in Isla Vista, allows residents who have violated one of three ordinances the chance to wipe the violations from their permanent record.
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This Week in UC News

Our new column “UC News” will showcase the top stories of the week from other UC student newspapers in our weekly print edition and online.
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A Blacksmith of Education: UCSB Professor Talks Forging the Tools for Success

With his own life experiences in mind, Rios said he is dedicated to helping others go about their lives in a way that makes them feel supported — and never alone.
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A.S. Senate Passes Resolution In Support of Removing High-Risk Eucalyptus Trees

On Wednesday night, the Associated Students Senate unanimously passed a resolution supporting the university’s “phased removal of high-risk” eucalyptus trees on campus.
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UCSB Undergrad Seat on Systemwide Title IX Student Advisory Board Filled

Reynolds noted that the timing of her appointment is particularly important in light of recent sexual assault allegations against fraternity members during Fall Quarter of 2019.
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Daily Nexus Guide to Housing: Ask Me Anything

We partnered with Isla Vista Tenants Union and UCSB’s Community Housing Office to answer any questions you may have about UCSB housing, I.V. housing and more.
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Buddha Bowls Robbed By Armed Suspect

The suspect, described as a Hispanic male in his late 20s or early 30s wearing a hooded sweatshirt and jeans, was armed and took an “undisclosed” amount of money.
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“Pattern of Burglaries” Occur in Manzanita Residence Hall Over Winter Break

The burglaries happened between the mornings of Jan. 3 and Jan. 4.
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Thirty Meter Telescope Project Now To Be Paused Until February 2020

The project has drawn significant controversy since its groundbreaking in October 2014 and has remained a subject of criticism from Native Hawiians.
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