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November 14, 2019

In Photos | AFSCME Strikes for Sixth Time in Two Years

By Daily Nexus Photography

AFSCME 3299 represents more than 24,000 health care and service employees across the UC system.

November 14, 2019

UC’s Largest Union Strikes For the Third Time This Year

By Jackson Guilfoil

The workers spent much of the day marching around campus in order to draw attention to the union’s demands.

November 14, 2019

Die Up: Cal Poly and UCSB Face Off at Beer Die Tournament

By Aayush Dixit

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

November 14, 2019

UCSB Undocumented Student Services Speaks to Resources for Students Amidst DACA Hearings

By Katherine Swartz

In addition to the legal assistance, each UC has set aside resources for undocumented students, each with a program tailored to the needs of their respective campus.

November 14, 2019

When Your Home Becomes a Parking Violation: Large-Vehicle Restrictions Affect Isla Vistans

By Nadia Abushanab

All oversized vehicles parked overnight are subject to a $50 minimum fine and possible removal.

November 14, 2019

UC Regents Move Forward With New Policy to “Generally” Prohibit Outsourcing

By Max Abrams

The new policy is expected to incur roughly an additional $108 million in costs for the UC.

November 14, 2019

I.V. CSD Vote for Lucidity Festival on Deltopia Postponed To December

By Arturo Martinez Rivera

Much of the current debate about the contract revolves around the necessity of police presence at the festival as well as the timeliness of the contract approval.

November 13, 2019

UC Study Abroad Suspends Spring Hong Kong Program, Citing Safety Concerns

By Sanya Kamidi

All of the UC students currently in Hong Kong are attending one of three schools: University of Hong Kong, the Chinese University of Hong Kong or Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

November 13, 2019

In Photos | Cal Poly and UCSB Face off at Beer Die Tournament

By Daily Nexus Photography

The tournament, hosted by beer sports organization Dyeislyfe, drew a packed crowd.

November 13, 2019

37 Days Later, Stranded Boat Removed from Coal Oil Point

By Evelyn Spence

The boat, owned by a 27-year-old Northern California resident, ran aground on Oct. 5.

November 12, 2019

A.S. Senate Passes Resolution Proposing a Ban on Toxic Herbicides Use at UCSB, UC System

By Chloe Kimmel

The resolution was authored by On-Campus Senator Austin Foreman and Off-Campus Senator Tianna White.

November 11, 2019

UCSB Administration Addresses Students’ Concerns Following Fraternity Sexual Assault Allegations

By Arturo Martinez Rivera, Sofia Lyon, Jesse Wall

The forum was held by the university as an attempt to clarify misinformation regarding the allegations.

November 11, 2019

UCSB Receives Platinum-Level Honor for Bike Friendliness

By Nidhi Satyagal, Alejandro Vargas

This is the first year that UCSB has been designated as a Platinum-level bike friendly university.

November 10, 2019

“Our struggles as students are intertwined with the struggles of workers”: A.S. Senate Endorses Upcoming AFSCME Strike

By Jackson Guilfoil

The Senate’s resolution also asks Chancellor Henry T. Yang to write a letter to several UC institutions to express support for AFSCME 3299 contract demands.

November 8, 2019

A.S. President’s Campaign Promise of a Student App Moves Forward

By Evelyn Spence

The app was introduced to the A.S. Senate through a resolution authored by Letters and Science Senator Olivia Campos and Off-Campus Senator Tianna White.