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AFSCME Votes to Strike, USLAC UCSB Plans in Solidarity

October 12, 2018 by

UC workers went on a three-day strike last May regarding the same issue, drawing the support of several hundred students at UCSB as well as some faculty members.
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Runner-Up Senator Sworn in Over FaceTime

October 11, 2018 by

Mello was voted in with 19 yes votes, one no vote and two abstentions.
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Vista Point: Weekly Goings-On in Isla Vista

October 11, 2018 by

Little excerpts of events happening around Isla Vista this week; go out, join your neighbors, and have fun!
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A.S. Postpones Council Vote for Second Week In a Row

October 11, 2018 by and

The original vote and the reconsiderations of the vote continued to be split across party lines, with Proxy Luvia Solis abstaining from the vote.
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Galoustian Will Face Charges on Behalf of Two Victims During January Trial

October 11, 2018 by

Galoustian, 45, allegedly assaulted two separate victims on different dates.
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From DP Rentals To Playa Life I.V.: 40 Isla Vista Properties Under New Management

October 11, 2018 by

Say goodbye to Del Playa Rentals. Isla Vista Owners LLC, a Delaware-registered company, bought all of James Gelb’s 40 properties in early May, taking charge of the 634 tenants. Encore Property Mana...
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Student’s Artwork Becomes Popular At UCSB Via Twitter

October 11, 2018 by

The tweet that launched Danh’s business received 2,000 retweets in three days and spurred an influx of orders into her direct messages.
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Title IX Policy Changes Explained By Student Advisory Board Representative

October 11, 2018 by

The UC-wide sexual violence and sexual harassment policy is currently in a formal review period.
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Bird’s Wings Clipped: Electric Scooter Ban In Place on Campus

October 11, 2018 by and

A citation for riding a Bird on campus could cost $250.
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Edible Campus Program Breaks Ground on Its Biggest Project Yet

October 11, 2018 by

The program plans to donate the food from the farm to the A.S. Food Bank in the University Center and the Miramar Food Pantry.
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UCSB Offers New Minor in Museum Studies

October 5, 2018 by

The process of creating the minor began last year when Paul drafted a proposal with help and support from the Departmental Curriculum Committee.
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New Summer Program Aims to Increase Retention Rates of Transfer Students at UCSB

October 4, 2018 by

he program was created in hopes of fostering higher retention rates for transfer students beyond their first year at UCSB.
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Increase in Reports of On-Campus Rapes, Domestic Violence, Other Crimes in 2017

October 4, 2018 by

Most crimes that were reported on campus occurred in student housing facilities.
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Judicial Council Slots Remain Unfilled as Senate Postpones Chair Vote

October 4, 2018 by

The Judicial Council is made up of one chairman, four members and one advisor.
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Madeline Loudon Is Sole Declared Candidate for EVPSA Special Election

October 4, 2018 by

The special election comes following the disqualification of Mayela Morales in May.
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