UC News

A weekly recap of news highlights from the nine University of California campuses.
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UCSB cuts down 50-year-old tree at campus bus loop due to falling branches

Campus will replant another new tree at an unspecified date.
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Student Ethics Bowl team places second at national competition

The UC Santa Barbara Ethics Bowl student team competed in the Association for Practical and Professional Ethics Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl competition in Cincinnati from Feb. 24-25, taking home the s...
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UCSB MultiCultural Center: A Brief History and Vision

The last MCC board reflects on the history of the center and a vision for the future.
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The Lessons of Ursula K. Le Guin

Haley Joseph reflects on Ursula K. Le Guin's impact on literature and how we consume it.
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In defense of bimbo feminism in academics: a woman’s right to mediocrity

Elizabeth Lee discusses bimbo feminism and defends a woman's right to mediocrity.
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Men’s basketball loses big on the road against UCI

The UC Santa Barbara men’s basketball team went on the road on Feb. 22 to face the top team in the Big West Conference, UC Irvine. After a dominant first half from the Anteaters, their lead was ...
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Women’s basketball starts slow in loss to UCI

After traveling out of state and losing to the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, the UC Santa Barbara women’s basketball team returned to the Thunderdome to take on the UC Irvine Anteaters. After a...
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Women’s basketball falls in out-ofstate road game versus Hawai’i

The UC Santa Barbara women’s basketball team headed to the Hawaiʻian islands to face off against the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Rainbow Wahine on Saturday, Feb 17. The Gaucho’s late...
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“The Tragedy of Macbeth”: Joel Coen and Frances McDormand discuss their latest project

Joel Coen's adaptation was screened at UCSB's Pollock Theater on Feb. 29.
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The return of the sci-fi: “Dune: Part Two” studies the politics of power

“Dune: Part Two” was released in the United States on March 1 and has been at the forefront of online and media conversations.
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The results are in: The Daily Nexus’ official Academy Awards predictions

Artsweek Editor and Nexus Awards Analyst Lauren Chiou’s predictions for the upcoming Academy Awards, which take place in Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre on March 10.
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Simply Stated: What is endometriosis, and why is it so much more than bad periods?

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, and there’s no better time to talk about this invisible but terrible disease. Endometriosis and all of its related chronic conditions like polycystic ovary sy...
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Simply Stated: How scientifically accurate are this year’s Academy Award nominees?

Warning: This article contains spoilers about several 2024 Academy Award nominated films. With the Academy Awards fast approaching, many are probably watching and re-watching the nominees, attempting ...
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Research in Review: cancer therapy, sea otter ecology, and archaeological dating

Rac2 Boosts Cancer Therapy:  In a remarkable breakthrough, researchers from UC Santa Barbara’s Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology department have cracked a 25-year-old cellular mystery,...
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DJ “Spinning Tonight” Falls Over

Kim announced via an Instagram story that he was performing at Baja Sharkeez tonight from 10-11, but the night took an unfortunate turn.
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Top five women I’d make history with

To kick off this March, here’s a list of the top five women that you already know I’d make some good history with. 
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Top five reasons why I didn’t write top five women I’d make history with

Women are entirely capable of making history on their own, by themselves or with each other. 
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In Photos | I.V. Sunset Walk

Every night, UC Santa Barbara students and Isla Vista residents can be seen walking down Del Playa Drive to the bluffs at Devereux Beach. They participate in what I.V. residents coin as the “sunset ...
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International Education Week: Exploring the Asian Landscape

Students gathered at the MultiCultural Center to learn about Asian cuisine from student leaders Stephanie Luong and Leanne Ly on Nov. 13. The two who showed attendees how to prepare both a vegetarian ...
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In Photos: I.V. Halloween

Gauchos grouped together and turned Del Playa into a costume show on Oct. 21, walking the pavement decked in tutus and jumpsuits.
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“Paul Hollywood’s Pies & Puds”: Indulge in pastry perfection

“Paul Hollywood’s Pies & Puds” is a timeless cookbook that includes hundreds of mouthwatering meals and desserts enveloped in pastry dough.
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New restaurants, notable closures and food news in and around I.V. 

Some new and old eateries are closing shop, while others are hosting community events and offering student discounts. 
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Loco for Zocalo: Isla Vista’s most underrated dining destination

It almost goes without saying in Isla Vista that Freebirds is perceived to be the uncontested king of Mexican food, I would like to bring to the forefront another Mexican eatery in I.V. that definitel...
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