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A.S. Program Board Fee Initiative: Strongly Endorse

April 19, 2004 by

A year ago the Nexus might not have recommended that students toss an extra dollar per quarter to A.S. Program Board. But then again, Program Board sucked a year ago.
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A.S. Community Affairs Board Fee Initiative: Strongly Oppose

April 19, 2004 by

Although volunteerism helps build a strong community, the Nexus prefers the kind of volunteerism that doesn't require an exchange of money.
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A.S. Business Services Fee Initiative: Strongly Oppose

April 19, 2004 by

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.
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Broida Bikepath Initiative: Strongly Endorse

April 19, 2004 by

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.
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UCSB/MTD Bus Program Reaffirmation: Strongly Endorse

April 19, 2004 by

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.
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CLAS Support Fee Initiative: Strongly Endorse

April 19, 2004 by

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.
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Student Health Support Fee: Strongly Oppose

April 19, 2004 by

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.
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A.S. SCORE Reaffirmation: Endorse

April 19, 2004 by

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 unde...
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Educational Opportunity Program: Strongly Endorse

April 19, 2004 by

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 household...
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A.S. Recycling Reaffirmation: Strongly Endorse

April 19, 2004 by

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 ...
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A.S. Environmental Affairs Board: Strongly Oppose

April 19, 2004 by

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.
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A.S. Isla Vista Tenants Union: Strongly Oppose

April 19, 2004 by

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 t...
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A.S. Child Care Grant: Strongly Endorse

April 19, 2004 by

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...
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A.S. Bike Shop: Strongly Endorse

April 19, 2004 by

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...
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A.S. Bike System Improvements: Strongly Oppose

April 19, 2004 by

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 fro...
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