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Research Recruitment App To Launch at UCSB This Fall

September 26, 2019 by Chloe Kimmel

Not only will Ugig benefit UCSB researchers, but it can grant students an opportunity to find, participate and profit from studies on a straightforward platform.
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CSD General Manager, Prominent Isla Vista Democrat Jonathan Abboud To Enter California Assembly Race

September 26, 2019 by Evelyn Spence

At 27, Abboud is by far the youngest candidate to announce his candidacy for the seat.
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UC Student Governments Call for Divestment of Thirty Meter Telescope Project

September 26, 2019 by Max Abrams

The letter asks the UC to cease funding for TMT and for any faculty or staff working on the project to “speak out against the exploitation of Mauna Kea.”
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UC Academic Researchers Sign Petition Calling on Administration To End Contract Delays

September 26, 2019 by Madeline Thompson

ARU obtained signatures from over 2,200 members across the UC campuses for the petition.
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A Look Inside UCSB’s Blockchain Community

September 21, 2019 by Max Abrams

Because most universities don’t offer accredited classes taught by professors, students often resort to teaching each other.
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Eight International UCSB Students Unable To Begin Fall Quarter Amidst Visa Difficulties

September 20, 2019 by Sanya Kamidi

Two of the students are from Iran, one is from Turkey and the other five are from China.
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Formerly Incarcerated Student Wants To Make A “Blueprint” For Others To Pursue Higher Education

September 20, 2019 by Max Abrams

After losing nearly half his life to the prison system, Ryan Flaco Rising’s outlook felt bleak — except for his hopes of going to college.
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No Additional Mountain Lion Sightings Since Thursday Morning, UCSB Says

September 19, 2019 by Evelyn Spence

The alert still cautioned students to "be aware of [their] surroundings and report sightings."
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Upcoming Year Will Be UC President Napolitano’s Last In Office

September 19, 2019 by Evelyn Spence

Napolitano, who announced her decision at the UC Regents meeting at UC Los Angeles, took over as UC president after former President Mark Yudof resigned in 2013.
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UC To Divest From Fossil Fuels, But Climate Activists Say This Is Only The First Step

September 19, 2019 by Sanya Kamidi and Evelyn Spence

For climate activists across the UC system, but particularly at UC Santa Barbara, the victory was lauded.
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Second Sighting of Mountain Lion Reported By Devereux Lagoon

September 17, 2019 by Sanya Kamidi

The alert warned students to avoid the area for the time being.
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UCSB Rolls Out Option To Indicate Pronouns Through G.O.L.D.

September 17, 2019 by Sanya Kamidi

The RCSGD and the Trans Task Force have been advocating for this initiative for several years now, starting with former RCSGD director Christine Dolan.
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I.V. Community Room Closed Following Air Conditioner Leak

September 17, 2019 by Evelyn Spence

Grey said it is unknown at this time how long it will take to fix any damage.
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Staff Report | Free Resources for Students On and Off Campus

September 16, 2019 by Staff Report

As students move in and prepare for the start of another school year, the Daily Nexus has compiled a list of free resources available to all UCSB students throughout the year.
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