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SJP To Move for Divestment a Fourth Time

May 10, 2017 by

The Associated Students Senate will hear a resolution demanding the divestment from companies involved in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict starting at 6:30 p.m. today, May 10, in Corwin Pavilion.
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Measure O Passes, Will Fund I.V. Park Services

May 9, 2017 by

Measure O passed Tuesday night with approximately 80 percent of Isla Vista voters choosing to approve the special tax to fund additional park services in I.V.
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Students Advocating for Fossil Fuel Divestment Stage Sit-in, Meet With Chancellor Yang

May 9, 2017 by

After hosting a sit-in at Cheadle Hall for almost 36 hours, student leaders are currently meeting with Chancellor Henry T. Yang to gain his support in urging UC Regents to divest nearly $3 billion fro...
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A.S. Publications Renamed After Staff Member Who Passed Away

May 8, 2017 by

Over 50 staff and students gathered outside of Corwin Pavilion on Friday to rename the print shop after David Miller, a UC Santa Barbara staff member who died in March.
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Police Arrest Isla Vista Resident for Alleged Hate Crime

May 7, 2017 by

Police have taken into custody an I.V. resident who allegedly attacked an elderly individual last month in belief that the person was homosexual.
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Students Return to UCSB Chancellor’s Office to Reiterate Demands for Sexual Violence Reform

May 4, 2017 by , , and

The demands ranged from infrastructure — more lighting on Slough Road, a Survivor Resource Center — to community agreements involving the UC Police Department, the Isla Vista Foot Patrol and UCSB ...
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Vista Point: I.V.’s Weekly Freebies and Activities

May 4, 2017 by

This week, catch local bands, music panels and festivals at all times of night and day.
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Party Politics Extend Past A.S. Election Results

May 4, 2017 by

Despite parties dissolving immediately after elections, party politics remain at play within Associated Students (A.S.) long after elections are over.
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‘Sense of Family’ at the Heart of Campus United’s Election Success

May 4, 2017 by

Following two straight years of Associated Students (A.S.) election domination, Campus United (CU) attributes its success to organized campaigning tactics and a strong “family” bond within the par...
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Carbajal Introduces Bill to Expand Pell Grant Program

May 3, 2017 by

As of now, the maximum award amount the federal college grant offers is $5,920. Carbajal's bill aims to increase the maximum to $9,650.
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Students Produce List of Demands for UC Worker Rights Following May Day Rally

May 2, 2017 by

Campus employees, labor unions and student coalitions gathered at Storke Tower this Monday for May Day, an international day of action to support workers and immigrants around the world.
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Black Lives Matter Co-Founder Debunks BLM ‘Myths’ at Campbell Hall

May 2, 2017 by

Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza gave a keynote speech at Campbell Hall last Wednesday for UC Santa Barbara’s BLM Week, discussing the grassroot’s origins and “unwarranted reputation a...
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Campus United Dominates Associated Students Election for Second Year Running

April 28, 2017 by , , , , and

The party won four of five executive seats, save one which is a nonpartisan student advocate general. Students elected 16 Campus United candidates and 9 candidates from the newly formed Isla Vista Par...
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LIVE: A.S. Election Results 2017

April 27, 2017 by

The Nexus will be updating this page with live results from the Associated Students Election, which will be announced at The Hub in the UCen beginning at 6:30 p.m.
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UC Office of the President Responds to Allegations of Inflating Budgets, Editing Statements, More

April 27, 2017 by

“It is outrageous and unjust to force tuition hikes on students while the U.C. hides secret funds," said UC Regent and Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom.
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