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University Takes Second Attempt at Controversial Faculty Housing Project

November 21, 2019 by and

The proposal would demolish Ocean Road and cover the 16.7 acres of land up and down the street with up to 540 housing units.
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Graduate Student Accuses UC Regent Kieffer of Sexual Misconduct, Calls for Systemwide Policy Change

November 21, 2019 by

Ora said she chose to speak during public forum due to frustration not only with the Regents’ system, but the entire University of California process for investigating sexual misconduct.
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Vista Point: Weekly Goings-On in Isla Vista

November 21, 2019 by

Check out events going on in Isla Vista this week.
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“I do feel very privileged to be able to leave”: UC Study Abroad Students To Leave Hong Kong

November 21, 2019 by

Each student’s academics would be dealt with by the universities they were attending in Hong Kong.
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UCSB Student Allegedly Assaults Multiple Individuals in Isla Vista While Shouting Homophobic Slur

November 21, 2019 by and

Because news of the Rockfire altercation spread quickly through social media, many students and community members had learned about the situation through unofficial channels.
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SASA Town Hall Focuses on Accountability, Timely Warning Systems

November 20, 2019 by

A variety of UCSB administrators and personnel participated in the panel, including Asst. Vice Chancellor Katya Armistead, Title IX Officer Ariana Alvarez and representatives from UCPD and SBSO.
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A.S. Senate Unanimously Passes Resolution in Support of Trump’s Impeachment

November 20, 2019 by

The resolution calls Trump’s alleged actions “illegal” and writes that it is “Congress’s duty to impeach a President who commits high crimes and misdemeanors while in office.” 
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“There’s no relying on mommy and daddy”: Foster and Formerly Incarcerated Students Share Their Stories With UC Regents

November 19, 2019 by

The Regents organized the discussion in order to hear from students within the UC system who were or still are in the foster care system or were formerly incarcerated.
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Police Searching for 3 Suspects in Armed Isla Vista Home Invasion Robbery 

November 18, 2019 by and

Students are advised to lock their doors and stay away from windows.
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RCSGD Kicks Off 20th Anniversary Celebration

November 15, 2019 by and

The center kicked off its 20th anniversary celebrations with an event on Tuesday evening, with Craig Leets, RCSGD director, giving attendees a small history of the RCSGD.
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Students and Administrators Talk Potential Bike Path Renovations to Address Growing Campus

November 15, 2019 by

Renovation plans include the removal and rerouting of certain bike paths and proposal of a shuttle system.
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Committee Moves Forward With Plans for Permanent A.S. Bike Shop

November 15, 2019 by

The current building was created in 2008 to replace the shipping containers. But what was meant to be a temporary solution has now been in place for over a decade. 
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In Photos | AFSCME Strikes for Sixth Time in Two Years

November 14, 2019 by

AFSCME 3299 represents more than 24,000 health care and service employees across the UC system.
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UC’s Largest Union Strikes For the Third Time This Year

November 14, 2019 by

The workers spent much of the day marching around campus in order to draw attention to the union’s demands. 
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Die Up: Cal Poly and UCSB Face Off at Beer Die Tournament

November 14, 2019 by

The final score was 11-2, with the Mustangs taking home the championship.
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