2 UCSB Students Accepted into Aquarium of the Pacific’s 2023 African American Scholar Program

This year, the program welcomed 10 students from eight campuses across California, including undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students.
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Santa Barbara local surfer dies near UCSB campus following water rescue

The incident took place by the bluffs near UC Santa Barbara’s Marine Science Research Building.
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UC News

A weekly recap of news highlights from the nine University of California campuses.
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Kardashian Kontradictions and the business of self-commodification

Riley Burke delves into the self-commodification of the Kardashians and the accompanying effects.
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U-Mail: I don’t miss you, I remember

Amitha Bhat remembers all of it.
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U-Mail: In the small things

Kayura Narayanan finds that love is everywhere in Isla Vista, if you know where to look.
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UCSB’s Cinderella run comes to a close

UCSB men's basketball ran out of steam in the second half of their game against Baylor, ultimately leading to their loss.
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Softball Goes on a Three-Game Win Streak at the Bulldog Classic

Softball continued their impressive run of form, going on a three-game win streak at their latest tournament.
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Baseball wins out against Seton Hall and Cal Poly

UCSB baseball continued an impressive win streak taking down Xavier and Cal Poly in back to back weekends.
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SBIFF 2023: Outstanding Directors of The Year Award Presented to Todd Field and Martin McDonagh

On Feb. 17, Todd Field, director of the smashing film “Tár,” and Martin McDonagh, director of the emotional yet comforting film “The Banshees of Inisherin,” were presented with the award.
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Get’cha head in the game: top 10 basketball movies for March Madness

In honor of UC Santa Barbara men’s basketball team qualifying for the 2023 NCAA March Madness Tournament, here is a list of iconic basketball movies!
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In Review: Skrillex triumphantly returns with “Quest For Fire”

The album showcases Skrillex's signature style and his experimental forays into the bass scene, all while featuring an impressive lineup of collaborators.
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Simply Stated: Is the T. rex’s closest living relative really the chicken?

Tyrannosaurus rex, the superstar of the field of paleontology, is having a bit of a resurgence in the public consciousness lately.
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Black History Month: Contributions to Science

Timeline:  1864:  Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler becomes the first Black woman to earn a medical degree in the United States. She later writes one of the earliest medical books published by an African Ame...
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UCSB students unveil original video games at campus showcase

On Jan. 25, UC Santa Barbara undergraduate students from the ECE 194M Intro to Video Game Development class had the chance to show off their original video game designs to the public. The students’ ...
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So, President’s Day had to be during Black History Month Huh?

What’s the point of President’s Day anyway? To get a couple more hours of shut-eye on our brand new Sleep Number smart mattress?
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“Finally some representation!” cries white man after watching Harry Styles grammy speech

Kevin dropped the communal-apartment-carton of milk that he was drinking from. He was astounded. He burst into tears — finally feeling relief in his life.
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Nation’s racist uncles shocked to find out ‘All Lives Matter’ includes minorities

As the conversation turned toward politics due to Black History Month, she said unto her uncle, “Hey Leonard, if all lives matter, that means Black lives matter too, doesn’t it?” 
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In Photos | The Experience of Studying Abroad in Europe

For some students, studying abroad represents an opportunity to enhance one’s experience within their major by studying it from a new perspective in a new country. However, for others, studying abro...
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In Photos | Downtown Sound: Carly Rae Jepsen at The Arlington Theatre

Garnering a crowd of all ages, concertgoers with a penchant for pop flocked to Carly Rae Jepsen’s stop along State Street at The Arlington Theatre. Jepsen sang in Santa Barbara for one night during ...
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In Photos | Stearns Wharf’s 150th Anniversary

The photos below capture some events from the 150th anniversary of the historic Santa Barbara landmark Stearns Wharf.
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One-pan butternut squash saute

This one-pan butternut squash saute has become my go-to weekday meal. It’s warm, it’s vegetarian and its lavish, earthy flavors just hit the spot during winter.
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A family favorite: Sopes

Simple yet flavorful dishes, like these sopes with chicken, just feel like home.
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Raspberry Olive Oil Hamantaschen

Hamantaschen are usually made and eaten around the Purim holiday, but they are so delectable and easy to eat that you will crave them year-round. 
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