A.S. Senate Passes Resolution in Support of Rolling Over Leftover Meal Plan Swipes
The resolution is positional, meaning that it encourages UCSB Housing, Dining & Auxiliary Enterprises to implement these ideas to ensure students’ meal swipes are not wasted.
UC Regents Discuss Title IX, Review UC Handling of Sexual Misconduct Cases
The discussion around Title IX focused on cases of sexual misconduct and violence on UC campuses and what the UC Title IX offices have done to address the issue.
A.S. Senate Amendment Puts Two International Student Senator Seats Onto Spring Ballot
The bill was amended during the Senate’s Jan. 22 meeting to increase the number of international student senator seats from one to two.
There Should Be No Expiration Date on Ending Sex Discrimination
Surya Swaroop writes about the Equal Rights Amendment’s journey to ratification.
UCSB Grad Students Hold Demonstration in Solidarity with UC Santa Cruz Over Cost-of-Living Adjustment
Organizers said that the “sick-out” was meant to draw attention to the COLA movement and gather support from graduate and undergraduate students who may not be aware of the movement.
Inaugural Director of the Office of Black Student Development Hired Fulfilling BSU Demand
Hylton was selected after a national search by a committee comprised of members of the BSU demands team, as well as other campus leaders.
Student Documentary “Not One More” Puts a Story of Tragedy in the Hands of Community
The documentary’s narrative is instead established through interviews with politicians, UCSB faculty, psychologists, researchers, first responders and surgeons, giving viewers a previously unseen perspective.
Three Years Later, AFSCME Service Workers Reach Tentative Contract Agreement With UC
The UC’s largest union reached a tentative four-year contract agreement. AFSCME has been negotiating for a new contract since 2017.
Newsom’s Proposed Budget Allocates $217.7 Million to UC System
The budget, which allocates $36 billion for higher education across the state, offers a 5% increase in “base” resources for UC campuses and funding for specific programs on UC campuses.
Fifth Suspect Arrested For I.V. Armed Robbery; Additional Suspect in Custody Pleads Not Guilty
The armed robbery, which took place on Nov. 18 reportedly around 10:30 a.m., resulted in the university issuing a “secure in place,” causing some campus buildings to independently lock down.