A week in UC student news

May 1, 2025 by

LA City Attorney declines filing charges during UCLA pro-Palestine protests. UC Berkeley faculty demands UC to not comply with Trump administration demands.
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Family of UCSB balcony fall victim seeks answers from community regarding her death

April 30, 2025 by

The family of Liz Hamel held a press conference requesting assistance of community members in obtaining information of the incident that resulted in her death.
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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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IVCSD introduces new IVFP Lieutenant, debriefs Deltopia

April 18, 2025 by

IVCSD debriefed the April 5 Deltopia and Spring Festival at their April 8 meeting, along with addressing concerns regarding over-policing at the festival. 
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Bear sightings reported at UCSB, Goleta

April 17, 2025 by

UCSB police reported a black bear sighting early this morning near Pollock Theater and the Intercollegiate Athletics building.
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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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Deltopia sees increased citations, medical emergencies, arrests amidst larger police presence

April 9, 2025 by

With an estimated 25,000 attendees, this year's Deltopia saw a record number of citations and arrests amidst a larger police presence.
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Campus and community organizations promote resources ahead of Deltopia

April 2, 2025 by

Community entities have begun preparing for Deltopia, where the Restorative Justice Program will be suspended like last year, alongside a larger police presence.
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State agencies and prominent community members discuss Sable at town hall

April 1, 2025 by and

Senator Monique Limón and Assembly Member Gregg Hart hosted a town hall to share information on the restart of the Santa Ynez Unit by Sable Offshore.
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IVCSD purchases $50,000 of Co-op memberships for community members

March 22, 2025 by

IVCSD purchased $50,000 in shares of the Isla Vista Food Cooperative in an attempt to reduce parking congestion in Isla Vista.
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Forum gives faculty insight on how to support undocumented students

March 8, 2025 by

Faculty Equity Advisors and Associate Deans of DEI hosted a forum on immigration, where faculty discussed ways to support undocumented students. 
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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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IVCSD opposes Sable Pipeline, discusses progress on health vending machine

March 6, 2025 by

IVCSD unanimously approved a resolution opposing the oil company Sable Offshore’s efforts to restart the Las Flores Pipeline System.
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IVCSD Term in Review: Ela Schulz

February 28, 2025 by

Ela Schulz concluded her term as a board director of IVCSD in December 2024 after serving for two years, where she helped improve public safety in Isla Vista.
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SBC allocates $7.2 million to improve bike, pedestrian infrastructure in I.V.

February 20, 2025 by

The County of Santa Barbara Public Works unveiled a $7.2 million plan to enhance bike and pedestrian infrastructure in Isla Vista.
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