Opinion

April 19, 2004

A.S. Community Affairs Board Fee Initiative: Strongly Oppose

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Although volunteerism helps build a strong community, the Nexus prefers the kind of volunteerism that doesn't require an exchange of money.

April 19, 2004

A.S. Business Services Fee Initiative: Strongly Oppose

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It seems like if any group on campus should be able to generate its own funding, it would be A.S. Business Services (ASBS) Committee.

April 19, 2004

Broida Bikepath Initiative: Strongly Endorse

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Whether a student ever travels to the remote Broida environs, he or she should support the Broida Bikepath Initiative to help out the students who do.

April 19, 2004

UCSB/MTD Bus Program Reaffirmation: Strongly Endorse

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The $9.38-per-quarterlock-in fee students presently pay to get a free bus ride with a valid ACCESS card might seem a bit steep, but it can be a lifesaver in an emergency.

April 19, 2004

CLAS Support Fee Initiative: Strongly Endorse

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Campus Learning Assistance Services (CLAS) is an indisputably valuable resource that approximately 7,000 students rely on annually to lessen the blow of killer classes.

April 19, 2004

Student Health Support Fee: Strongly Oppose

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Simply put, Student Health Service doesn't deserve an additional $7 quarterly fee, just like they don't deserve the word "health" in their title.

April 19, 2004

A.S. SCORE Reaffirmation: Endorse

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With Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger planning to cut 100 percent of state outreach funds, groups like the A.S. Student Commission on Racial Equality will prove invaluable in reaching out to members of underrepresented groups ...

April 19, 2004

Educational Opportunity Program: Strongly Endorse

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The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) serves as a valuable resource for students by providing counseling, academic advising, outreach and mentorship, especially for those from low-income households and first-generati...

April 19, 2004

A.S. Recycling Reaffirmation: Strongly Endorse

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On a campus as beautiful as ours, it is important to continue our efforts to preserve the environment. A.S. Recycling, in addition to providing many students with employment, has continually done its job in promoting the...

April 19, 2004

A.S. Environmental Affairs Board: Strongly Oppose

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The A.S. Environmental Affairs Board (EAB), once an aggressive activist organization, now does little to fulfill its mission to protect, preserve and enhance the natural outdoor environment at UCSB.

April 19, 2004

A.S. Isla Vista Tenants Union: Strongly Oppose

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The A.S. Isla Vista Tenants' Union (IVTU), whose mission is to keep the residents of I.V. educated about their rights and responsibilities, has not produced enough visible results over the past year to deserve the $1-per...

April 19, 2004

A.S. Child Care Grant: Strongly Endorse

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Though exam weeks are stressful on anyone, students with children are especially affected. The A.S. Child Care Grant allows for student parents to receive money that can aid them in finding child care during midterms and...

April 19, 2004

A.S. Bike Shop: Strongly Endorse

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It's nice to know that the A.S. Bike Shop, with its knowledgeable employees and the wide selection of bicycle parts and accessories it offers, is there when routine tire blowouts and rusty bike chains threaten to dampen ...

April 19, 2004

A.S. Bike System Improvements: Strongly Oppose

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Though the mission of the A.S. Bicycle Improvements Keep Everyone Safe (A.S. BIKES) committee is to "be responsive to student input on bicycle paths and bicycle parking at UCSB," the bike racks in front of the UCen are ...

April 19, 2004

Intramural Sports Program: Strongly Oppose

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Though the Intramural Sports Program is a popular one, the many students who don't participate in it shouldn't have to pay the ridiculously high lock-in fee of $2.50 per quarter when the program's participants already pa...

April 16, 2004