An appeal to young voters: We need a new Democratic Party, and Trump’s failures could help us make one

March 12, 2026 by

Conor Kelly knows we deserve better.
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Students highlight Black activism with ‘The Takeover’ screening

May 29, 2025 by

Audience members filled the MultiCultural Center Theater on Thursday night to watch film festival-recognized UC Santa Barbara student film “The Takeover.”
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Pete Buttigieg discusses Trump admin, youth engagement

May 1, 2025 by and

Pete Buttigieg spoke at the Arlington Theatre where he spoke on his life in government and what he thinks needs to be done in the midst of Trump's second term.
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Senate approves funding for snack stations, discusses Armenian Genocide recognition

April 24, 2025 by and

The Senate passed a resolution to transfer over $50,000 to the A.S. Food Bank and heard a request from Armenian campus groups to remember the Armenian Genocide.
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Isla Vista Jewish Community celebrates annual Mega Shabbat

April 10, 2025 by

Chabad at UC Santa Barbara hosted its biggest event of the year, with a $97,000 budget. Part of the budget went toward security staff at the event.
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Senate discusses BCU appointment vote, passes bill to obtain economics tools

April 9, 2025 by and

The Senate heard grievances from Kamaya Jackson on the vote to deny her from a co-chair position and passed a bill obtaining tools for economics students.
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Senate discusses housing, Deltopia, Spring Election

March 20, 2025 by and

During their March 5 meeting, the Associated Students 75th Senate discussed housing with a county supervisor, resources for Deltopia and lock-in fee increase proposals.
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Jewish Voice for Peace SB protests dance company’s performance for financial ties to Israel

March 7, 2025 by and

Jewish Voice for Peace protested an Israeli dance company's performance due to its financial backing from Israeli politicians, among other private sources.
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‘Outstanding’ A.S. entities receive award, billiards referendum comes to blows in Senate

March 5, 2025 by and

The Associated Students 75th Senate created a mental health subcommittee, discussed billiards and bowling in Isla Vista and allocated funding for BCU Award recipients.
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Senate plants seeds to bring football back to UCSB

February 22, 2025 by and

The resolution aims to propel the new chancellor and the next Associated Students president to take on the project.
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‘The Brutalist’: cracks in the foundation of the American dream

February 21, 2025 by

The film is a grand, ambitious piece that examines the way an immigrant is chewed up by America.
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SBIFF 2025: Zoe Saldaña honored with American Riviera Award

February 20, 2025 by and

The American Riviera Award is given for outstanding achievement in American film. Saldaña received the award for her role in “Emilia Pérez.” 
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Strengthened UCIV provides ‘safe space’ on nights out

February 15, 2025 by

The University of California in Isla Vista (UCIV) is a non-police affiliated organization of student representatives who oversee aid stations, providing free water and snacks
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Senate fills five on-campus seats, refines special election ballot language

February 12, 2025 by and

The Associated Students 75th Senate swore in five new on-campus senators at its Feb. 5 meeting. They also discussed long-term plans, funding requests and the winter quarter special election.
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Senate proposes changes to A.S. Constitution, looks to secure ILP bike path funding

February 5, 2025 by and

The Senate discussed creating a new campus bike path, providing relief for the Los Angeles wildfires and restructuring the UCSB Recreation Center equipment replacement process.
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