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Womxn of Color Conference Explores Intersectional Feminism and Political Resistance

February 6, 2018 by

This year’s theme, “From Ashes to Activism: Rise through Resistance,” was reflected in the speakers, workshops and caucus spaces held throughout the day.
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Santa Barbara County Continues to Experience ‘Severe’ Drought

February 6, 2018 by

With below average rainfall expected for the next three months, Santa Barbara County remains in a severe drought, the Santa Barbara City Council announced during its Water Supply Management Report mee...
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Student Health Diagnoses 28 Cases of Influenza Since Fall Quarter

February 5, 2018 by

UC Santa Barbara Student Health diagnosed 28 students with the flu and 84 with an influenza-like illness between Oct. 1, 2017 and Feb. 1, 2018.
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Abortion Pills May Be Available to California College Students with Passage of Bill

February 4, 2018 by

If the bill is approved by the Assembly and signed by Governor Jerry Brown, all University of California and California State University campuses — including UC Santa Barbara — will offer the pill...
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A.S. Senate Creates Plan to Action at Disability Equality Meeting

February 4, 2018 by

The Associated Students Senate held a Housing Ad-Hoc Committee on Feb. 2 in response to the resolution passed on Jan. 24 in support of mentally disabled students in on-campus housing.
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Residents Unharmed in Del Playa Structure Fire

February 4, 2018 by

A structure fire broke out at 6564 Del Playa Drive late afternoon on Sunday, leaving visible black smoke in the air.
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Zahira Kelly-Cabrera to Speak at Womxn of Color Conference 2018

February 2, 2018 by

Associated Students’ Womxn’s Commission will be hosting its annual Womxn of Color Conference this Saturday, Feb. 3, honoring self-identifying women of color while bringing awareness to their inter...
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Condoleezza Rice Comes to Santa Barbara, Protests Ensue

February 1, 2018 by and

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice came to speak at the Arlington Theatre last Thursday, discussing domestic politics, Donald Trump and modern rights movements.
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Union Workers March in Remembrance, Hold Picket Line for Workers’ Rights

February 1, 2018 by

The AFSCME Local 3299 union held protests across several UC campuses on Thursday, challenging the treatment of workers across the university system and commemorating the death of two workers killed on...
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Vista Point

February 1, 2018 by

The Goings-On in Isla Vista This Week
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New Lieutenant to Head Up Isla Vista Foot Patrol

February 1, 2018 by

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol (IVFP) is now led by a new station lieutenant, who took over the position this week after the departure of Lt. Ruben Cintron.
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UC, California To Support Undocumented Students Despite DACA Repeal

February 1, 2018 by

As federal lawmakers negotiate a government spending deal, the DACA program remains at the center of an attempt for a bipartisan solution on immigration.
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A.S. Senate Passes Resolution Supporting Mentally Disabled Students in On-Campus Housing

February 1, 2018 by

The Associated Students Senate unanimously passed a resolution on Jan. 24 supporting disability equality within UCSB Housing and Residential Services.
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Student Fees May Spike With UCen Remodel

February 1, 2018 by and

Associated Students President Hieu Le proposed a plan to complete an expansion project of A.S. and the University Center, according to a resolution that was tabled indefinitely on Wednesday, Jan. 31.
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Beaches Still Closed Due to Mud Runoff

February 1, 2018 by

Santa Barbara beaches have been closed for three weeks as the county continues to find high levels of contaminants in the water, according to the SBCPHD.
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