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A.S. EVPLA mid-year check-in

January 15, 2026 by

EVPLA E.J. Raad has spent his fall quarter advocating against the proposed Deltopia noise ordinance and finishing the Rate My Landlord website.
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

January 14, 2026 by

LGBTQ Staff & Faculty Collective hosts "Vision Boarding," Transfer Student Center hosts "Find a Minor Program!" and IHC hosts free screening of "Bugonia."
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Supervisors approve Deltopia ordinance, alternative event to come

January 13, 2026 by

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a 72-hour noise ordinance, effectively canceling Deltopia.
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UCSB freshman death confirmed as accidental fall

December 5, 2025 by

UC Police Department concluded that UC Santa Barbara student Elizabeth “Liz” Hamel died from an accidental fall from a San Rafael Residence Hall balcony.
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Senate discusses fee increase proposal

December 4, 2025 by and

The Associated Students 76th Senate met with campus and community representatives and discussed a potential increase in student fees at its Nov. 19 meeting.
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UC Regents recap: Regents vote to increase tuition, approve funding for UCSB housing

December 2, 2025 by , , and

The UC Regents voted to increase tuition costs based on inflation and approved funding for UCSB's East Campus Housing during its Nov. 18-20 meeting.
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UC faculty resists discontinuation of diversity hiring initiative

November 20, 2025 by

The University of California considered discontinuing a competitive fellowship that encourages diverse Ph.D. holders to pursue academic careers.
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

November 19, 2025 by

RCSGD hosts "An Intro to Talking About Your Identity with Family," Rapid Rehousing hosts "Preventing Housing FOMO" and TSC hosts "Make it Thankful."
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AFSCME goes on strike

November 19, 2025 by and

AFSCME went on strike on Nov. 17 and 18, picketing at various locations across the UC Santa Barbara campus
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21-year-old falls from Isla Vista bluffs, sustains moderate injuries

November 18, 2025 by

A 21-year-old male fell from a cliff in Isla Vista on Saturday around 2 a.m. He sustained moderate injuries and is currently recovering at Cottage Hospital.
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Community weighs in on proposed Deltopia ordinance

November 13, 2025 by

The Associated Students External Vice President for Local Affairs, held the “Save Deltopia Town Hall” to a crowd of roughly 400 people in the Isla Vista Theater.
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

November 12, 2025 by

PWA hosts "Strategies for Medical Self-Advocacy," Career Services hosts "Resumes + Cover Letters 101" and UCSB Sustainability hosts "Garden Matchmaking."
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SSPs record areas of concern on campus safety walk

November 12, 2025 by and

Student Safety Partners led students, community members and administrators on their annual Lighting and Safety Walk on Nov. 5.
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Campus contends with budget reductions

November 6, 2025 by and

Former Chancellor Henry T. Yang announced that departments would face permanent budget reductions, although the full effects of the reductions are unclear. 
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

November 5, 2025 by

ONDAS Student Center hosts "Matcha on my Mind: Exploring the First-Gen Identity" and Health & Wellness hosts "Build a Fruit Cup"
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