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A.S. denies winter quarter funding for campus a cappella groups

The Associated Students Finance and Business Committee denied funding requests from several UC Santa Barbara a cappella groups for Winter Quarter 2024. The chair cited having insufficient funds. The A...
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A.S. Senate passes Candidate Endorsement Act, indefinitely tables bill to fund I.V. bands

The UC Santa Barbara Associated Students Senate unanimously passed the Candidate Endorsement Act, amending legal code to allow candidates in Associated Students elections to endorse one another, at it...
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UC proposes significant pay increases for AFSCME workers in five-year contract

The University of California proposed a 26% pay increase for union workers on Feb. 22, increasing the lowest-paid union members’ wages by 47% over five years. The UC’s proposed contract follow...
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Two UCSB Students, one I.V. resident charged with battery, assault and conspiracy felonies

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UC-wide union rallies for the UC to “break up” with Blackstone on Valentine’s Day, invest in affordable housing

Union workers and students at seven UC campuses called for the UC to “break up” with Blackstone — the largest commercial landlord in the U.S. — and promote more affordable housing options in t...
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

Weekly goings-on in and around Isla Vista.
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I.V. resident sues “college night” bus, Jump On The School Bus

The Santa Barbara County Superior Court case cites 10 clauses of action against Jump On The School Bus.
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County issues warnings for Del Playa properties ahead of storm

The county is monitoring several properties on Del Playa due to bluff failure on the property or potential for bluff failure
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LA Times Columnist Gustavo Arellano receives Luis Leal Award for his journalistic work

In his work, Arellano explores themes on racial marginalization, political activism and connection to one’s cultural identity.
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UC News

A weekly recap of news highlights from the nine University of California campuses.
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Financial Crisis Response Team announces new housing resource

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Year of the Dragon: Students celebrate Lunar New Year away from home

As the Year of the Dragon commenced last week with the onset of the Lunar New Year, UC Santa Barbara students reflected on how they celebrated the holiday away from home. Lunar New Year marks the begi...
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Gauchos Go Green hosts sustainable Valentine’s Day cardmaking

Gauchos Go Green hosted a sustainable Valentine’s Day crafts session on Saturday, Feb. 10, at Sea Lookout Park.  From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., participants created cards using recycled arts and crafts su...
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EVPLA holds voter registration event in Isla Vista

The Associated Students Office of the External Vice President for Local Affairs hosted a voter registration event on Feb. 9 in the Isla Vista Community Center in preparation for election day on March ...
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SBCC student arrested in I.V. for robbery, assault

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Santa Barbara City College student on Sunday, Feb. 11, at 2:40 a.m. for robbery, conspiracy and assault causing great bodily injury. The perpetra...
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