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UCSB’s Philanthropic Efforts Recognized at Awards Dinner

February 18, 2014 by

UCSB hosted the 2014 Campus Philanthropy Awards Dinner last Thursday night at the Mosher Alumni House to honor the charity efforts of various student philanthropic organizations.
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Students Bring Change Through Performance

February 18, 2014 by

Fifteen student performers, from singers to spoken word artists, took part in the open mic fundraiser “Change for Change: An Open Mic Night for Many Causes” at The Hub last Thursday, providing fun...
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Feminist Political Activist Gloria Steinem Gives Talk in SB

February 18, 2014 by

Renowned feminist leader Gloria Steinem gave a lecture discussing the accomplishments of modern-day feminism and the road that lies ahead in the ongoing fight for gender equality at Arlington Theater ...
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A.S. Senate Debates Marijuana Legalization Bill, Other Issues

February 14, 2014 by

A heated debate surrounding a bill to support the legalization and taxation of marijuana in order to fund higher education dominated last night’s five-hour-long Associated Student Senate meeting.
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State Senators Propose Legislation Regarding Measures Against Sexual Assault

February 14, 2014 by

On Monday, California State Senators Kevin de Leόn, Hannah-Beth Jackson and Assemblywoman and Legislative Women’s Caucus Chair Bonnie Lowenthal proposed a bill that would establish consistent resp...
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A One Man Show on One Wheel

February 14, 2014 by

Jackson Hranek has a bag of so many tricks that it oftentimes becomes confusing.
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Mermaid Activists Dive Into UCSB

February 13, 2014 by

Save the Mermaids, a Santa Barbara-based environmental activism organization focused on beach and ocean clean-up, is working to establish a chapter on campus at UCSB.
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Speak, Dance, Sing, Save The World: Change For Change

February 13, 2014 by

Student-Run Open Mic Night To Raise Funds, Awareness For Variety of Charitable Causes UCSB’s Residential and Community Living and the Hub are sponsoring a night of performances tonight to raise mone...
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UCSB Black Student Union Hosts Month of Events

February 13, 2014 by

In honor of Black History Month, the Black Student Union is hosting, promoting and cosponsoring several events this month that will educate students on the history of the African diaspora, particularl...
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Study Suggests Peaceful Alliances Can Override Racial Boundaries

February 13, 2014 by

UCSB researchers recently published a study on the relationship between racial categorization and peaceful cooperation in the academic journal PLOS ONE, with the paper’s findings suggesting that dif...
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Former UCSB Student Recently Released From Egyptian Custody

February 12, 2014 by

After being released from an Egyptian jail last week — where he was held in the midst of a military-backed crackdown throughout the country — 26-year-old UCSB alum Jeremy Hodge has returned to the...
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Pros & Condoms: How To Practice Safer Sex, Toy Use

February 12, 2014 by

The UCSB Women, Gender and Sexual Equity Program (WGSE) hosted an informational seminar titled “Beyond the Condom” last night, educating students on all the necessary tools and resources for safer...
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A.S. Prepares for Election Season, Members Hold Informal Info Sessions

February 12, 2014 by

Associated Students elections are starting up already, with political parties beginning launching their online campaigning on Sunday.
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Gloria Steinem To Give Talk on Career and Status of Feminism

February 12, 2014 by

Steinem explores the future of modern feminism Gloria Steinem, a leading figure of the women’s liberation movement of the 1960s and 70s, will give a talk at the Arlington Theater tomorrow at 8 p.m. ...
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Professor Discusses Industrialized Racism

February 12, 2014 by

As part of UCSB’s MultiCultural Center lecture series “Race Matters,” visiting Ithaca College professor Paula Ioanide spoke yesterday about the interplay of racism, education and the prison syst...
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