Rape and strangulation reported in campus housing

On Saturday night, the UCSB Police Department received a report of a rape and strangulation on campus property that occurred at approximately 10:00 p.m. 
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I.V. motorcycles: nuisance to some, community for others

Throughout the week, banging, crackling and popping from loud engines can be heard darting down Isla Vista streets.
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Data breach causes Canvas to shut down, nearly 9,000 schools affected

The online learning platform Canvas has been temporarily shut down following a data breach involving its parent company Instructure.
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

Gaucho Graphics hosts "Spring Fundraiser," TSC hosts "Coffee & Community" and RCSGD hosts "Rainbow Recharge!"
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May Day rally calls on University to support workers

Alongside nationwide May Day protests, roughly 75 people gathered around the eternal flame to call on UC Santa Barbara to support campus workers on May 1. 
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Student study alleges “blatant abuse” by law enforcement during Deltopia 2025

In the aftermath of Deltopia 2025, two UC Santa Barbara students conducted a survey on interactions with law enforcement during the weekend-long event.
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Term in Review: A.S. EVPSA Leiya Kadah

The 2025-26 A.S. External Vice President for Statewide Affairs Leiya Kadah reflected on her term working on UC-wide initiatives and advocating for students.
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IVCSD ramps up parking compliance program

Since February, two new Isla Vista Community Services District parking compliance ambassadors have begun patrolling local streets.
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IVCSD debriefs Soltopia, previews I.V. Safe meeting

The IVCSD debriefed the Soltopia music festival and discussed plans for their upcoming Isla Vista Safe meeting at its April 14 meeting. 
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Lisa Phillips advocates for survivors of sexual violence, speaks against Jeffrey Epstein

Podcaster and sexual assault survivor Lisa Phillips shared her story of recovering from sexual abuse and seeking justice on April 8 at Isla Vista Theater.
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Dismantling Deltopia

The typical jam-packed streets, loud music and hundreds of citations seen at Deltopia in years past were absent from Del Playa Drive on April 4.
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Nexus explains: Deltopia and Soltopia weekend questions

The Nexus asked our readers for their questions about this Deltopia weekend and gathered information during the Deltopia Noise Ordinance Town Hall.
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AJP and R.A.W. hold teach-in on academic freedom and interlinked global struggles

Around 100 students, faculty and community members gathered on March 13 for a teach-in hosted by Academics for Justice in Palestine and Researchers Against War.
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IVCSD moves forward with parking enforcement and cityhood fiscal analysis

[UPDATE 03/16/3:08 p.m.]: The following article was edited to reflect that the funds reallocated by Resolution 26-16 came from savings from understaffing of safety stations during Winter quarter. The ...
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UCSB students aim to revitalize Eternal Flame

A team of UC Santa Barbara students has been working to update the Eternal Flame monument with L.E.D. lights. The renovation aims to honor the Black community and make a statement against climate chan...
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