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No Reported Cases of Coronavirus on Campus, Student Health Says

January 27, 2020 by

The email comes after several UCSB students posted on the UCSB subreddit, r/UCSantaBarbara, late Sunday night with rumors about the virus.
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A.S. Senate Passes Resolution in Support of Rolling Over Leftover Meal Plan Swipes

January 27, 2020 by

The resolution is positional, meaning that it encourages UCSB Housing, Dining & Auxiliary Enterprises to implement these ideas to ensure students’ meal swipes are not wasted.
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UC Regents Discuss Title IX, Review UC Handling of Sexual Misconduct Cases

January 26, 2020 by

The discussion around Title IX focused on cases of sexual misconduct and violence on UC campuses and what the UC Title IX offices have done to address the issue. 
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A.S. Senate Amendment Puts Two International Student Senator Seats Onto Spring Ballot

January 26, 2020 by

The bill was amended during the Senate’s Jan. 22 meeting to increase the number of international student senator seats from one to two.
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In Photos | UCSB Graduate Students Hold Demonstration Over Cost of Living Adjustment

January 24, 2020 by

Dozens of UCSB graduate students held a “sick-out” on Wednesday in solidarity with striking graduate students at UCSC, who are demanding a cost-of-living adjustment.
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This Week in UC News 1/16 – 1/23

January 23, 2020 by

Our column “UC News” showcases the top stories of the week from other UC student newspapers in our weekly print edition and online.
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UC Regents Discuss Tuition Increase Models

January 23, 2020 by

On Wednesday, the UC Board of Regents discussed potentially raising financial charges among students after deciding to delay the vote to have more time to discuss plans. 
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UCSB Grad Students Hold Demonstration in Solidarity with UC Santa Cruz Over Cost-of-Living Adjustment

January 23, 2020 by and

Organizers said that the “sick-out” was meant to draw attention to the COLA movement and gather support from graduate and undergraduate students who may not be aware of the movement.
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Inaugural Director of the Office of Black Student Development Hired Fulfilling BSU Demand

January 23, 2020 by and

Hylton was selected after a national search by a committee comprised of members of the BSU demands team, as well as other campus leaders.
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Rock the Vote SB Declared Illegitimate by National Org, Shuts Down Operations

January 23, 2020 by

A representative from the national Rock the Vote organization confirmed that Rock the Vote SB was formed in August 2019, but as of now is “not a legitimate chapter.”
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Student Documentary “Not One More” Puts a Story of Tragedy in the Hands of Community

January 23, 2020 by

The documentary’s narrative is instead established through interviews with politicians, UCSB faculty, psychologists, researchers, first responders and surgeons, giving viewers a previously unseen pe...
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Three Years Later, AFSCME Service Workers Reach Tentative Contract Agreement With UC

January 23, 2020 by

The UC's largest union reached a tentative four-year contract agreement. AFSCME has been negotiating for a new contract since 2017.
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“In the service of equity and justice”: UCSB Community Comes Together To Honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 22, 2020 by

Speakers gave speeches on their personal experiences with racism and institutionalized oppression.
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Newsom’s Proposed Budget Allocates $217.7 Million to UC System

January 22, 2020 by

The budget, which allocates $36 billion for higher education across the state, offers a 5% increase in “base” resources for UC campuses and funding for specific programs on UC campuses.
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Fifth Suspect Arrested For I.V. Armed Robbery; Additional Suspect in Custody Pleads Not Guilty

January 22, 2020 by and

The armed robbery, which took place on Nov. 18 reportedly around 10:30 a.m., resulted in the university issuing a “secure in place,” causing some campus buildings to independently lock down. 
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