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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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Intramural Sports Program: Strongly Oppose

April 19, 2004 by

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 par...
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Cornering the Sofa Vote

April 16, 2004 by

I had a big rally planned this weekend to wrap up my presidential campaign, but then I realized the NBA Playoffs start Saturday.
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I.V. Doesn’t Need More Booze

April 16, 2004 by Tom McKinny

After attending the town hall meeting Tuesday evening at the University Religious Center and discussing the issue of violence in Isla Vista I was dismayed to read the staff editorial regarding the I.V...
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‘Curvy’ Candidate Addresses Campus Concerns

April 16, 2004 by Cervin Morris

When I ran with the Student Action Coalition last year, I did believe in its ideals and party politics, but over the past year I became less interested in the party because of the things that I witnes...
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Nexus Article Wrongly Paints Move Members as Victims

April 16, 2004 by Kevin Spradlin

After reading the Nexus article about Ramona Africa ("Activist Gives Talk on Protest, U.S. Government, Daily Nexus, April 14), I was shocked by the apparently outrageous actions taken by the police du...
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Parking Permit Proposal Screws Over Isla Vistans

April 16, 2004 by Wayne Sneag

If this computer would allow me to be so creative, I would draw a nice middle finger to express what this parking plan is saying to the students in Isla Vista.
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Broida Bikepath Initiative Deserves Student Vote

April 16, 2004 by Kamron Sokolov

Students will be able to vote for the construction of the Broida Expressway in the upcoming Associated Students elections. This expressway is the critical element for connecting the bikepath, behind ...
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