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MCC community members release anonymous statement on Feb. 26 gathering, address harm caused

The @our.mcc account did not immediately respond for comment. The statement was not signed. The Nexus is working to confirm who the account represents.
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A.S. COSWB, Gauchos for Recovery provide overdose prevention resources, training

Staff members from both organizations tabled outside of the Arbor from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering free naloxone and fentanyl test strips alongside instructions on their usage.
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MCC staff and student staff doxxed after pro-Palestine and anti-Zionist signage

UC Santa Barbara temporarily suspended the MultiCultural Center (MCC) following the posting of signage.
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UC refuses to recognize UCSB Student Dining Labor Union 

The University of California recommended expansion of the union’s bargaining units to a more UC-wide effort, according to a letter obtained by the Nexus.
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YDSA rallies for meal swipe reforms

The action follows a petition that garnered over 2,200 signatories — 10% of the student population. 
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SJP, JVP confirm uninvolvement with Monday’s signage at MCC

The statement follows pro-Palestine student activists posting signage during a gathering at the MultiCultural Center.
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I.V. resident falls off Del Playa balcony during Saturday party, uninjured

The resident was allegedly attending a party and attempted to bypass partygoers by climbing over the railing, slipping and falling in the process.
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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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UCSB announces UC Systemwide Office of Civil Rights, responds to antisemitic incidents on campus

The Nexus will continue to report on this topic as more information becomes available.
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UCSB temporarily suspends MCC after students post pro-Palestine, anti-Zionist signage at Center

Students posted signage throughout the Lounge, with more than 100 signs covering the windows and walls of the room. 
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College of Letters & Science hosts debate on housing

Panelists discussed whether or not housing is a human right in the context of the California housing crisis.
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UC News

A weekly recap of news highlights from the nine University of California campuses.
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SJP holds vigil for Palestine, Opportunity for All

UC Santa Barbara Students for Justice in Palestine held a vigil in honor of Palestine and the suspended Opportunity for All initiative on Feb. 16, in collaboration with Jewish Voice for Peace and UC D...
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Several at-risk Del Playa properties revealed to be left out of storm evacuation alert

Three properties on the 67 block of Del Playa Drive that did not receive warnings were evacuated despite several at-risk properties being warned ahead of the storm, as discussed at a Feb. 13 Board of ...
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College of Creative Studies M. Garren Tinney writing fellows discuss their book-length projects

UC Santa Barbara Writing Program awarded three undergraduate students the M. Garren Tinney Fellowship to allow them to pursue their writing projects. Now, in their final year, the three have either pu...
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