A.S. EVPLA Summer Update

October 2, 2025 by

Throughout the summer, Associated Students’ 2025-26 External Vice President of Local Affairs E.J. Raad prepared for the upcoming academic year.
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Meal swipe rollovers, donations now available for all meal plan holders

October 1, 2025 by

After a decade of student advocacy, UC Santa Barbara’s meal swipe program will now allow students to rollover up to three unused meals per week.
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

October 1, 2025 by

OISS hosts "All Languages Language Exchange," CWC hosts filmmaker Miguel Coyula and Arts & Lectures hosts Samara Joy performance
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Nexus Explained: Evolution of UCSB protest culture

August 29, 2025 by , , and

At UC Santa Barbara, student activism has long held a prominent place in campus life and the surrounding Isla Vista community.
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Term in Review: Chancellor Yang

August 28, 2025 by and

Chancellor Henry T. Yang increased UC Santa Barbara’s research capabilities and selectivity throughout his term.
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A look into the history behind UCSB’s new chancellor, Dennis Assanis

August 28, 2025 by and

Before being named as the sixth chancellor of UC Santa Barbara, Dennis Assanis served as the president of the University of Delaware for nine years.
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

August 27, 2025 by

As the academic year approaches, these events are scheduled around the freshman move-in days, Sept. 18 to 21, to provide students ways to get involved with on-campus or community events.
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Students react: I.V. property owners sue county for rental inspection program

August 26, 2025 by

Isla Vista property owners filed a lawsuit against Santa Barbara County arguing that the Isla Vista Rental Inspection Program is a violation of tenants’ rights.
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Immigration town hall leaves community members looking for answers

July 24, 2025 by

The City of Santa Barbara held an emergency town hall to discuss the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Santa Barbara County on July 15.
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UC president bans student governments from boycotting Israel

July 8, 2025 by

Outgoing University of California President Michael V. Drake announced in a letter to chancellors that student governments are banned from boycotting companies.
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Rental inspection town hall addresses liability, fee concerns from I.V. residents

June 25, 2025 by

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors hosted the Isla Vista Rental Inspection Town Hall to address the inspection of rental properties. 
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Group sets scooter on fire near residence hall

June 3, 2025 by

On June 2, the UC Santa Barbara Police Department responded to a report of arson where a group of people was seen lighting a scooter on fire.
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

May 28, 2025 by

ONDAS Student Center hosts ‘Graduate School Guidance for First-Gen Students,’ OISS hosts ‘English Conversation Club, Class Meeting with Lisa.’
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A.S. Executive and Senate swear in 76th cohort, contention ensues

May 28, 2025 by and

The 76th cohort of Associated Students executives and senators were sworn into office. Tensions began arising for the 75th Senates final reports.
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IVCSD debriefs community task force meeting

May 23, 2025 by

IVCSD debriefed the Isla Vista Safe meeting held on May 7 to find areas of improvement and ways to collaborate between local law enforcement.
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