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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...

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Two UCSB Students, one I.V. resident charged with battery, assault and conspiracy felonies

February 22, 2024 by Asumi Shuda

The Nexus will continue to report on this topic as more information becomes available.

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UC-wide union rallies for the UC to “break up” with Blackstone on Valentine’s Day, invest in affordable housing

February 22, 2024 by Lizzy Rager

Union workers and students at seven UC campuses called for the UC to “break up” with Blackstone — the largest commercial landlord in the U.S. — and promote more affordable housing options in tandem with Valentine’s Day at a Feb. 1...