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Youth Program Confronts Mental Health Stigma

October 27, 2016 by

Ann Lippincott’s daughter never showed symptoms of having a mental illness growing up. Being a varsity athlete in high school, an active member of the Junior Statesmen of America and a Santa Barbara...
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Teamsters Grill UC Over Low Wages, Food Security

October 27, 2016 by

Occidental College produced a study Oct. 17 that reported more than 70 percent of UC’s clerical, administrative and support workers struggle with food insecurity.
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SBCC’s Promise Program Gets White House Acclaim

October 27, 2016 by

Santa Barbara City College is the winner of the College Promise video competition, the Second Lady of the United States, Jill Biden, announced Monday.
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Over 60 of the training sessions have been held since January, with approximately 100 people attending each session. The program aims to give students and faculty the skills to deal with hostile situations of all kinds. Stephen Manga / Daily Nexus

UCPD Training Students To Deal With Intruders

October 27, 2016 by

On average, 100 people attend these events. Attendees typically include administrators, campus employers and a few students.
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Over 60 of the training sessions have been held since January, with approximately 100 people attending each session. The program aims to give students and faculty the skills to deal with hostile situations of all kinds. Stephen Manga / Daily Nexus

Over 13,000 Voters Registered in Isla Vista

October 27, 2016 by

UC Santa Barbara and Isla Vista voter registration drives set a new record this week, registering over 13,000 new voters for the November election.
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Former Gaucho Carbajal Speaks to A.S. Senate

October 27, 2016 by

Salud Carbajal, Democratic candidate for the 24th Congressional District, spoke Wednesday at the Associated Students Senate meeting, outlining his vision for the future of the district.
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College of Letters & Science senator Tamar Barlev speaks during the weekly Legislative Council meeting on Wednesday, October 26, 2016.
College of Letters & Science senator Tamar Barlev speaks during the weekly Legislative Council meeting on Wednesday, October 26, 2016.

Administrative Error Causes $16,000 Setback in A.S. Budget

October 27, 2016 by

Due to an error in processing student lock-in fees, UC Santa Barbara administration failed to collect 96 cents from each student for Fall Quarter, resulting in a $16,000 deficit from the Associated St...
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New Report Ranks UCSB 24th Best Global University

October 27, 2016 by

UC Santa Barbara was listed 24th best university in the world by U.S. News & World Report in their “Best Global University” rankings, released Tuesday.
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Lagoon Swim a Risky Task

October 27, 2016 by

“You raise $1,000, but you get some viral parasite that lines the inside of your organs,” said John Sterritt, the director of environmental health and safety.
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Kydland, a Nobel laureate in economics, joined a group of academics and journalists traveling to North Korea last spring for a peace conference. He met with North Korean students and professors on the trip in an attempt to open up avenues for broader research. Though the trip was diplomatic, he noted that it was “purely scientific.” Soham Tikekar / Daily Nexus

UCSB Professor Part of Scientific Trip to North Korea

October 27, 2016 by

Finn Kydland, Nobel laureate and UC Santa Barbara economics professor went to North Korea for a peace summit last spring, traveling with academics and journalists to promote international diplomacy.
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Kydland, a Nobel laureate in economics, joined a group of academics and journalists traveling to North Korea last spring for a peace conference. He met with North Korean students and professors on the trip in an attempt to open up avenues for broader research. Though the trip was diplomatic, he noted that it was “purely scientific.” Soham Tikekar / Daily Nexus

Santa Barbara Youth Council Hosts Prop 64 Discussion

October 27, 2016 by and

Welcoming guests with the mellow tones of Bob Marley, The Santa Barbara Youth Council hosted a discussion Monday on Proposition 64, which would legalize the use of recreational marijuana in California...
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Skeleton Cat Stolen from Ortega Dining Commons

October 24, 2016 by

Ortega staff members have placed “missing” signs at the front desk, as well as the cat’s prior position in the Halloween scene.
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Obama Endorses Salud Carbajal for Congress

October 24, 2016 by

President Barack Obama endorsed Salud Carbajal for Congress on Monday, backing the Democratic candidate in his race for California's 24th Congressional District.
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Tossed Tortillas Land in Campus Compost Bin

October 20, 2016 by

It is UC Santa Barbara tradition for students to fling tortillas onto the field after a goal during home soccer games, a custom that will undoubtedly continue into Saturday’s match against rival Cal...
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Women’s Center Promotes Body Positivity, Self-Love

October 20, 2016 by

Students smashed scales and stereotypes last week for the Women’s Center annual Love Your Body Week, intended to promote positive body image among women at UC Santa Barbara.
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