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Students for Justice in Palestine hold die-in for Rafah

March 4, 2024 by

Over 50 SJP members and allies rallied before the UCSB library on Feb. 21 at noon.
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24th district representative candidates speak on their campaign platforms

March 4, 2024 by

Candidates Salud Carbajal and Helena Pasquarella spoke with the Nexus ahead of the March 5 election primaries.
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Jewish students, A.S. President express grievances about MCC signage, campus antisemitism at A.S. Senate public forum

March 3, 2024 by and

The Nexus will continue to report on this topic as more information becomes available.
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UCSB Black Studies calls for ‘day of interruption’ in statement over MCC suspension

March 2, 2024 by

The faculty called for an entire day of voluntary interruption of activities on March 7.
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Blum Center holds campus housing forum and Q&A session

March 2, 2024 by

The panel addressed points raised in the “People’s Guide” and tackled questions of housing accountability and accessibility.
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MSA hosts town hall on Palestine, students speak in solidarity with Palestine

March 2, 2024 by

Students advocated for Palestinian liberation and efforts to express solidarity with Palestine.
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IVRPD celebrates Black History Month with third annual “Forward Ever, Backward Never” event

March 1, 2024 by and

The Isla Vista Recreation & Park District held its third annual “Forward Ever, Backward Never” event to commemorate Black History Month on Feb. 27. The event featured art, music, food and poet...
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UC News

March 1, 2024 by

UC Berkeley students honor 1968 Olympics boycott UC Berkeley students and staff gathered at the Berkeley Alumni House on Feb. 23 [[ok]] for a Black History Month celebration to honor the athletes who ...
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MCC community members release anonymous statement on Feb. 26 gathering, address harm caused

March 1, 2024 by

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

March 1, 2024 by

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

February 29, 2024 by

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 

February 29, 2024 by

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

February 29, 2024 by

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

February 29, 2024 by

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

February 29, 2024 by

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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