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AFSCME Protests UC’s Lack of Action During Second Day of Strike, Hundreds Show Up in Support

October 25, 2018 by and

The strikers are fighting for higher wages, benefits and a greater emphasis on equality within the workforce.
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AFSCME Begins Second Strike of the Year

October 23, 2018 by

Today’s protests at UCSB were part of a much bigger UC-wide demonstration that encompasses all 10 campuses.
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SB Superior Court Reverses UCSB Student’s Suspension for Sexual Assault

October 22, 2018 by

Doe was officially suspended from UCSB in 2016 after Roe accused him of sexually assaulting her on June 26, 2015.
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50 Years, 12 Students and the Takeover That Changed Everything

October 18, 2018 by and

At the time, North Hall held the mainframe computer for the entire UC system and was considered “the most critical point” of the campus, Rahman said.
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A.S. Passes Three Resolutions in Support of AFSCME Strike, One Which Suspends A.S. Operations in Solidarity

October 17, 2018 by

The three resolutions were authored by several A.S. senators.
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AFSCME Votes to Strike, USLAC UCSB Plans in Solidarity

October 12, 2018 by

UC workers went on a three-day strike last May regarding the same issue, drawing the support of several hundred students at UCSB as well as some faculty members.
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Title IX Policy Changes Explained By Student Advisory Board Representative

October 11, 2018 by

The UC-wide sexual violence and sexual harassment policy is currently in a formal review period.
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Governor Brown Vetoes “Abortion Pill” Bill

September 30, 2018 by

California Senator Connie Leyva originally introduced SB 320 in Feb. 2017.
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UC Commits to Using 100% Renewable Electricity Sources by 2025

September 20, 2018 by

The UC commitment precedes Governor Jerry Brown’s signing of Senate Bill 100 on Sept. 10.
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Beyond the Ranking: UCSB Outside Academics

September 20, 2018 by

There is more to a university than its numbers; the way that students are supported and included contributes to their academic and professional success.
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UC Regents Found in Contempt Of Court, Expelled Student Allowed to Return to UCSB

August 15, 2018 by and

The student who filed the complaint, referred to as Jane Roe in court documents, said Doe stalked her on a daily basis after the two engaged in a sexual encounter in November 2015 and briefly dated.
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DACA Recipients Continue To Receive Renewals Following UC Lawsuit

July 6, 2018 by

This was the direct result of a federal injunction filed after UC President Janet Napolitano brought a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security.
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Brown Signs Budget Act of 2018, Increases Funding to UC

June 30, 2018 by

Napolitano has yet to release a statement on the signed Budget Act, and it is unknown at this time whether the funding was enough to prevent a future in-state tuition increase for UC students.
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AFSCME Strike Comes to an End, A.S. Passes Resolution in Support

May 10, 2018 by

The Associated Students Senate passed a resolution during a meeting Wednesday night expressing support for the UC workers union’s three-day strike.
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AFSCME Begins Strike, Draws Over 200 Supporters at UCSB

May 7, 2018 by , , and

Workers from all 10 UC campuses plan to strike from May 7 to May 9. Participants on UCSB’s campus will strike from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. during these days.
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