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Abortion Pills May Be Available to California College Students with Passage of Bill

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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RCSGD Discusses Future at Queer Town Hall

The RCSGD held its first quarterly Queer Town Hall on Thursday since its separation from the WGSE during Fall Quarter.
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Immigration Week Promotes Dialogue about Federal Policies and Undocumented Community

UCSB Undocumented Student Services partnered with the MCC and the RCSGD to host the annual Immigration Awareness Week from Jan. 22 to Jan. 27.
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IVYP Welcomes New Director After Three Month Search Process

After a rigorous three-month process of vetting over 70 candidates, the Isla Vista Youth Projects (IVYP) has selected Lori Lander Goodman as the organization’s new executive director.
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