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On Nov. 8, 5,000 University of California workers filed for a new union. The Union is composed of student services and advising workers
BWHC’s Black Beauty Expo provides Black students with accessible hair products
The UC Santa Barbara Associated Students Black Women’s Health Collaborative hosted the third Black Beauty Expo at the Student Resource Building on Nov. 8.
Gaucho Gaming is a ‘critical hit’ with local gamers
Gaucho Gaming is the primary recreational and competitive video game club at UC Santa Barbara. Founded in 2015, the club hosts game nights and events
Democratic incumbents win general election seats, local races decided by few voters
The Nov. 5 general elections were a success for Democrats and incumbents seeking reelection for Santa Barbara County and Isla Vista races.
A.S. Senate passes bills to change standing rules, reform honoraria policies
The Associated Students 75th Senate passed updates to senate standing rules and honoraria reforms at its Nov. 6 meeting for increased internal efficiency, according to senators.
SBC remains on air quality watch for Ventura County Mountain Fire smoke
The Mountain Fire in Ventura County began on Nov. 6 and has burned 20,630 acres after being active for six days. As of Nov. 12, the county remains on watch.
‘Visionary’ Elroy Pinks’ legacy lives on at UC Santa Barbara
Elroy Pinks, the executive director of the OBSD, passed away on July 9 last summer at age 52. His impacts not only reach campus but across California.
Former UC union organizer Wendy Santamaria runs for Santa Barbara City Council
UCSB alum and former AFSCME Union Representative Wendy Santamaria is running for Santa Barbara City Council representing District 1.
Students honor dead at L.U.N.A. Día de los Muertos ofrenda
LUNA organized a Day of the Dead event with an ofrenda — an altar to honor the deceased with photos, food, and other offerings.
Halloween crimes decline in 2024
Oct. 25, the day before the ordinances went into effect, saw the most crimes for October with 12 arrests and over 100 citations.