Over 300 people protest I.C.E. operations in Santa Barbara

Roughly 300 people gathered at Milpas Street to protest against ICE operations and express solidarity with the undocumented community of Santa Barbara. 
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Beabadoobee look-alike contest winners make the ‘Perfect Pair’

SEA-U hosted a Beabadoobee look-alike competition on Jan. 25. 15 look-alikes competed as part of a nationwide trend of celebrity look-alike contests. 
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Youtopia brings fix-it fair, affordable clothing to I.V.

Youtopia was held on Jan. 24 from 11-4 p.m. at the I.V. Community Center and People’s Park, featuring vendors with vintage clothing and a fix-it fair.
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Iaorana Te Otea hosts Winter Lū‘au, embracing Polynesian culture at UCSB

UCSB’s Iaorana Te Otea hosted its annual Winter Lū‘au on Jan. 18, showcasing Hawaiian hula dancing, drumming and solo performances. 
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A.S. executive officers mid-year check-in

A.S. president Nayali Broadway spent fall quarter training her staff, relaying student concerns to administration and working towards long-term projects.
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Santa Barbara County at risk of power shutoff following LA fires

Santa Barbara County is at risk of a power outage due to the Santa Ana winds across the Coast, which have fanned the ongoing blazes in Los Angeles.
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RCSGD holds Trans Day of Remembrance vigil, honors lives lost in 2024

The RCSGD held a vigil for Transgender Day of Remembrance and Resilience on Nov. 20, honoring people who were murdered for their transgender identity in 2024.
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AFSCME 3299 workers go on 2-day strike for better contracts, protest ‘bad-faith bargaining’

The University of California service workers and patient care workers union went on a systemwide strike from Nov. 20-21.
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Highlights of the Regents’ November 2024 Meeting

The Regents discussed UC Health community benefits, increases in out-of-state tuition, a diversity report, debt-free UC, campus climate and COVID-19.
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BWHC’s Black Beauty Expo provides Black students with accessible hair products

The UC Santa Barbara Associated Students Black Women’s Health Collaborative hosted the third Black Beauty Expo at the Student Resource Building on Nov. 8.
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IVRPD hosts fourth annual Halloween Pumpkin Patch

The IVRPD event featured carnival games, Halloween characters, silent movies, a photo booth, a silent disco, a costume contest and free pumpkins. 
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IVCC will pick up pumpkins for compost on Nov. 7

Isla Vista Compost Collective is holding a “Great Pumpkin Pick Up” on Nov. 7. The pickup will begin at 10 a.m., and residents can sign-up through a Google Form
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Restorative justice suspension, UC mask-policy concerns voiced at Halloween town hall

The A.S. EVPLA hosted a Halloween town hall on Oct. 28 to discuss how Halloween county ordinances — including strict curfews on the weekends before and after the holiday — affect I.V.
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“Global Education & Research Spotlight” highlights undergraduate research opportunities

The Anthropology Club hosted “Global Education & Research Spotlight” on Oct. 18 to discuss potential research opportunities and ongoing undergraduate research.
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“All Languages Language Exchange” propels multilingual connections

OISS kicked off the first bi-monthly “All Languages Language Exchange” in the SRB on Oct. 3, providing a space for students to practice different languages at all skill levels.
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