Jewish Voice for Peace SB protests dance company’s performance for financial ties to Israel

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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Senate plants seeds to bring football back to UCSB

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

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

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

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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UCSB wins 2024 “Ballot Bowl”

UCSB won the 2024 California Ballot Bowl, a competition organized by the California Secretary of State and measuring voter registration and civic engagement efforts across California universities.
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UCSB Basic Needs launches Childcare Grant

UC Santa Barbara students with children are eligible to receive up to $1,000 to help cover childcare expenses due to a new grant by the UCSB Basic Needs Pilot Program launched in the fall.
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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.
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