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Make School More App-ealing with these Applications

They may not take the place of your parents, but with these apps you won’t get lost here.
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New Bicycle Roundabout Implemented in an Effort To Reduce Accidents

The Associated Students Bike Committee completed renovations of the new bicycle roundabout between Campbell Hall, the Recreation Center and the bus loop in July of this summer.
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Health Tips for College Kids, New and Old

The first year of college brings a flurry of excitement for an armed and ready freshman. Amid all the novelty, personal health often finds itself left behind with well-meaning promises for later atten...
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Annual Sexual Assault Prevention Course Mandated

UCs are required to incorporate sexual violence prevention training for students in efforts to reduce sexual assault cases
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Sexual Assault Bill Allowing Punishment for Off-Campus Offenses Passes Unanimously

Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson’s Senate Bill 186 (SB 186) passed the senate floor with a unanimous 63-0 bipartisan vote on Monday.
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First-Ever Community Resource Deputy James McKarrel Meets With Students To Discuss Role, Address Questions

Isla Vista Foot Patrol’s (IVFP) first-ever Community Resource Deputy (CRD) James McKarrel, who assumed the role August 17, met with community members Wednesday night in the I.V. Neighborhood Clinic ...
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UCSA To Focus on #LetsTalk Mental Health Awareness Campaign

The University of California Student Association (UCSA) has selected to address mental health as the subject for its next two-year campaign during its 17th annual UC Student Congress last weekend in I...
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Mirza to Represent Undergraduates of UC System

Associated Students External Vice President for Statewide Affairs (EVPSA) Mohsin Mirza was elected Undergraduate Committee Chair for the University of California Student Association (UCSA) last Friday...
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UCSB To Go Water Wiser

UC Santa Barbara plans to reduce potable water use by 12 percent by March 2016 by further utilizing water recycling technology on campus.
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Isla Vistans Write to Keep Plastino

Isla Vista stakeholders recently drafted a letter to Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown requesting Rob Plastino’s term as the I.V. Foot Patrol lieutenant be extended during what many view as a ...
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Assistant Materials Professor Wilson Awarded Keck Grant

UC Santa Barbara Assistant Materials Professor Stephen D. Wilson recently received a $1 million grant from the W.M. Keck Foundation to grow materials for advancing modern technologies.
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Silicon Valley Seeks Alumni

When UCSB alumnus Maia Kurland started her new job in January, she found herself in a work atmosphere with people she deems “incredibly intelligent” and “genuinely driven,” following the simpl...
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UCSA Board Meeting Discussed UCSHIP, UCOP at Haas School

The University of California Student Association (UCSA) discussed various issues concerning UC students Saturday and Sunday in a board meeting at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business.
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International Student Alagie Jammeh Risks Life To Speak Out Against Homophobia

“No one should be denied their fundamental basic human rights because of their sexuality,” Alagie Jammeh posted on Facebook in September 2014. By November of that same year, Jammeh found his world...
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Regents Discuss UC Minimum Wage, Sexual Assualt Training

The UC Board of Regents met July 21 through July 23 at UC San Francisco Mission Bay to discuss agenda items including UC minimum wage, sexual assault training and the university budget for the 2015-20...
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