48,000 unionized workers across University of California begin voting on strike authorization
The three UC unions under the United Auto Workers each organized strike votes across their four bargaining units from Oct. 26 through Nov. 2.
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UCSB conducts voter outreach efforts ahead of midterm election
Following their initial voter drive, the coalition registered a number of students via tabling and partnerships with various organizations to reach prospective student voters.
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Local officials join Planned Parenthood to support Proposition 1 for California abortion rights
Speakers at the event included California State Senator Monique Limón and Santa Barbara County Supervisors Joan Hartmann, Gregg Hart and Das Williams.
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UCSB discontinues COVID-19 early detection program; continues vaccine booster mandate
UCSB’s COVID-19 mitigation efforts — which continue to align with guidelines set by the UC and public health — include vaccination mandates and recommendations to wear face masks indoors.
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Students test transportation improvements at IVCSD Pardall pop-up event
From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the day of the pop-up, IVCSD temporarily installed marked crosswalks, scooter corrals, bike boxes and sharrows along the highly-trafficked street.
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UCSB community highlights concerns over privacy, racial profiling and criminalization at Halloween policing town hall
Isla Vista Foot Patrol plans to install two to four street cameras throughout Isla Vista and upstaff its patrol during Halloween weekend.
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Man sustains major injuries in fall from Isla Vista cliff
The man fell roughly 50 feet from the bluffs to the shore, according to Eliason.
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Recall petition process begins against A.S. Internal Vice President as A.S. executives offer comments on ongoing A.S. conflict
The process was initiated after claims of Schaefer’s negligence of her position were made by members of A.S. beginning late September.
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Internal Vice President strikes Senate meeting following Associated Students unrest
The strike follows internal dysfunction within Associated Student and allegations of Schaefer’s neglect of her position.
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Spencer Brandt, Jay Freeman for IVCSD Board of Directors
The Isla Vista Community Services District (IVCSD) is a local government body dedicated to serving the I.V. community by improving quality of life and addressing local infrastructural issues.
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Scott Ball and Brendan Hutchinson for IVRPD directors
The Isla Vista Recreation & Park District (IVRPD) oversees public spaces and recreational programming in Isla Vista.
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Olivia Craig for IVCSD Board of Directors
Craig presented a set of campaign platform points centering around three critical issues: the local housing crisis, parking and transportation, and police presence in Isla Vista.
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Vista Point: Weekly going-ons in and around Isla Vista
Weekly events in and around Isla Vista.
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Labyrinth: Grades Search
Aries
March 21 - April 19
The Good Place: Feels like they’re living in an alternate reality
Taurus
April 20 - May 20
How I Met Your Mother: Hardcore romantic
Gemini
May 21 - June 20
Big Mouth: They have one
Cancer
June 21 - July 22
Jane the Virgin: Cries at every episode
Leo
July 23 - August 22
Schitt’s Creek: Narcissist
Virgo
August 23 - September 22
Modern Family: Claire Dunphy-esque Google Calendar
Libra
September 23 - October 22
Friends: Also has 10 seasons worth of lore
Scorpio
October 23 - November 21
Community: Describes their friend group
Sagittarius
November 22 - December 21
Sex and The City: Thinks they’re Carrie Bradshaw
Capricorn
December 22 - January 19
The Office: Dwight Schrute tendencies
Aquarius
January 20 - February 18
Arrested Development: Also likes embezzling money
Pisces
February 19 - March 20
New Girl: Has a drawer full of glitter and ribbon like Jess
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