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AFSCME 3299 demands better wages, housing preceding new contract

October 10, 2024 by Jack Dindia

The AFSCME 3299 labor union rallied on Oct. 9 for better pay and housing support. The union contract expires on Oct. 31, and they are currently in contract negotiations with the University.

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The search for a new chancellor begins

October 10, 2024 by Lizzy Rager

A.S. Senator Dan Siddiqui was chosen to represent the undergraduate student body on a consulting committee to pick UCSB’s new chancellor after Yang steps down at the end of this year. 

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SSI holds vigil to honor Israeli victims of Oct. 7

October 9, 2024 by Jack Dindia

Students Supporting Israel held a vigil at Storke Tower on the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7. Attendees honored those who died with candles, speeches and prayers.

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SJP holds vigil in remembrance of victims in Gaza since Oct. 7

October 9, 2024 by Michelle Cisneros

Members of SJP, JVP and other community members gathered on Oct. 7 for a vigil in remembrance of the Palestinian, Lebanese and Israeli lives lost in the last year.

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CALPIRG celebrates California ban on plastic bags in grocery stores after a year of advocacy

October 4, 2024 by Conor Kelly

California banned single-use plastic bags on Sept. 22, correcting a loophole in the original law. CALPIRG engaged in grassroots organizing on the matter for the year prior.