Extravaganza 2016 Lineup Revealed

May 5, 2016 by and

A.S. Program Board announced several big-name acts for UCSB's spring festival, Extravaganza, at Harder Stadium.
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Officials: New Starbucks To Aid ‘Struggling’ UCen

May 5, 2016 by

The decision to replace Nicoletti’s with Starbucks this fall was made largely due to concern about the finances of the University Center, which is running a near $750,000 deficit since July 2015.
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Teens Express Frustrations of Living in Isla Vista

April 28, 2016 by

Middle school and high school students convened Tuesday in Isla Vista, asking community leaders to acknowledge the need for a safe, peaceful community conducive to their busy schedules.
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Starbucks To Replace Nicoletti’s in UCen

April 21, 2016 by

The first Starbucks at UC Santa Barbara will open in the University Center this fall, replacing Nicoletti’s, a café that has been on campus for more than 25 years.
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Local Group Registers More than 2,000 To Vote

April 19, 2016 by

A collective of UCSB graduates and politically active locals has registered more than 2,000 Isla Vistans and UCSB students to vote in anticipation of the California primary elections.
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UCSB Staff Member Puts out Minor Blaze

April 18, 2016 by

A staff member in UCSB's Chemistry Building put out a growing fire Monday afternoon by throwing a bucket of water on the wooden stairs of a faculty office building.
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Ike’s Sandwich Shop Hopes To Avoid Fate of Other I.V. Restaurants

April 18, 2016 by

A new sandwich shop, Ike’s Love and Sandwiches — also known as Ike’s Place — opened in Isla Vista Saturday, hoping to capitalize on a location where other restaurants have failed.
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Cutting Board Left in Oven Causes Fire on Camino Del Sur

April 17, 2016 by

Inside a first-floor apartment, Santa Barbara County firefighters found that a cutting board had been left inside a cooking oven, producing smoke that drifted out of the building.
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Isla Vista Homeless Population Down 44 Percent since 2013

April 17, 2016 by

A new count and survey shows a slight increase in the number of homeless in Isla Vista from last year but a decrease of nearly 50 percent since 2013.
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Interactive Cigarette Bins May Be Coming to Isla Vista

April 16, 2016 by and

A new proposal would bring interactive cigarette receptacles to Isla Vista that discourage littering by allowing smokers to vote on various questions with their cigarette butts.
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Second Million Student March To Address Controversial Chalk

April 14, 2016 by

Organizers expect a large turnout Thursday when students plan to march in support of demands including a $15 minimum wage for all campus workers and free tuition.
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10 Questions About Isla Vista Self-Governance

April 13, 2016 by

Answers to some of the most pressing questions about Isla Vista's historic push for self-governance to help you get caught up before the November election.
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Biker Collides with Car on El Colegio Road

April 11, 2016 by

A 21-year-old man collided with a car going 30 miles per hour eastbound on El Colegio Road toward the UC Santa Barbara campus on Monday morning.
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Free Speech Questions Remain After Chalk Washed Away

April 10, 2016 by

After phrases disparaging immigrants, Muslims and queer people appeared on UCSB sidewalks, administrators have been grappling with how to encourage free speech and maintain a welcoming environment.
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Isla Vista To Vote on CSD, Tax in November

April 7, 2016 by

Isla Vista took a large step toward self-governance Thursday as Santa Barbara’s Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) approved motions to put two measures on the November ballot in I.V.
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