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February 26, 2024 by Sindhu Ananthavel

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

February 26, 2024 by Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

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

February 24, 2024 by Lizzy Rager and Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

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

February 24, 2024 by Melody Xu

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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MCC presents Black Flea Market in collaboration with Black community groups

February 23, 2024 by Michael Zhang

Eight vendors set up their wares in the MultiCultural Center (MCC), offering their handmade arts, crafts, food and jewelry for sale.
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A.S. denies winter quarter funding for campus a cappella groups

February 23, 2024 by Alex Levin

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

February 23, 2024 by Alex Levin

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

February 22, 2024 by Lizzy Rager

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

February 22, 2024 by Asumi Shuda

The Nexus will continue to report on this topic as more information becomes available.
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UC-wide union rallies for the UC to “break up” with Blackstone on Valentine’s Day, invest in affordable housing

February 22, 2024 by Lizzy Rager

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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