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Several at-risk Del Playa properties revealed to be left out of storm evacuation alert

February 24, 2024 by Lizzy Rager

Three properties on the 67 block of Del Playa Drive that did not receive warnings were evacuated despite several at-risk properties being warned ahead of the storm, as discussed at a Feb. 13 Board of Supervisors meeting. “They had remna...

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College of Creative Studies M. Garren Tinney writing fellows discuss their book-length projects

February 24, 2024 by Melody Xu

UC Santa Barbara Writing Program awarded three undergraduate students the M. Garren Tinney Fellowship to allow them to pursue their writing projects. Now, in their final year, the three have either published or are in progress with their wo...

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A.S. denies winter quarter funding for campus a cappella groups

February 23, 2024 by Alex Levin

The Associated Students Finance and Business Committee denied funding requests from several UC Santa Barbara a cappella groups for Winter Quarter 2024. The chair cited having insufficient funds. The Associated Students Finance & Busines...

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A.S. Senate passes Candidate Endorsement Act, indefinitely tables bill to fund I.V. bands

February 23, 2024 by Alex Levin

The UC Santa Barbara Associated Students Senate unanimously passed the Candidate Endorsement Act, amending legal code to allow candidates in Associated Students elections to endorse one another, at its Feb. 14 meeting. The Associated Studen...

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UC proposes significant pay increases for AFSCME workers in five-year contract

February 22, 2024 by Lizzy Rager

The University of California proposed a 26% pay increase for union workers on Feb. 22, increasing the lowest-paid union members’ wages by 47% over five years. The UC’s proposed contract follows contract negotiations with the America...