A week in UC News

April 10, 2025 by

The State Department terminated several visa records of international students across the UC and stopped requiring diversity statements in faculty hiring.
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Unions embark on second joint strike asking UC for ‘fair’ contracts

April 2, 2025 by and

Following their first joint strike in late February, two unions, including service workers, health care employees and other University of California employees, went on strike again on April 1.
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Senate discusses housing, Deltopia, Spring Election

March 20, 2025 by and

During their March 5 meeting, the Associated Students 75th Senate discussed housing with a county supervisor, resources for Deltopia and lock-in fee increase proposals.
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UCSB Drag Club brings community, glamor to campus

March 7, 2025 by

Members of UCSB's Drag Club put on their tallest wigs and most sequined gowns before heading out to perform at the Graduate Student Association Lounge — after completing their assignments and resear...
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Campus unsure of federal memo effect on race-related resources

February 28, 2025 by

A Feb. 14 Department of Education memo stated education institutions can't use race in decisions across “all” aspects of student life. Institutions risk losing federal funding if they don't comply...
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Board of Supervisors decision leaves county permits for Sable pipeline in limbo

February 26, 2025 by

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors deadlocked the transfer of county permits for the Las Flores Pipeline System from ExxonMobil to Sable Offshore at a Feb. 25 county hearing.
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Legal battle continues for restart of local pipeline

February 24, 2025 by

In the last two weeks, a federal agency confirmed a waiver that aids in the restart of the Las Flores Pipeline. Meanwhile, a state commission issued a cease and desist letter to halt the restart. 
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Rising tuition costs and national trends impact UCSB enrollment from Santa Barbara schools, local education leaders say

February 22, 2025 by

UCSB’s campus boasts ocean views and the No. 13 spot among the highest-regarded public universities in the country. Despite this, SB locals tend to enroll at the campus in low numbers.
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Goleta City Council passes resolution against Sable Offshore restarting oil pipeline

February 13, 2025 by

The Goleta City Council unanimously adopted a resolution on Feb. 4 opposing Sable Offshore restarting the Las Flores Pipeline responsible for the 2015 Refugio Oil Spill.
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Student organizations launch campaign to stop oil company from restarting local pipeline

February 7, 2025 by

Three student organizations launched a campaign, Stop Sable Pipeline @ UCSB, to stop Houston-based upstream oil company Sable Offshore from restarting the Las Flores Pipeline System.
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Over 300 people protest I.C.E. operations in Santa Barbara

February 4, 2025 by and

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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Coastal Media Project student films to premier at SBIFF

January 31, 2025 by

Two student films created during the UCSB Coastal Media Project, “quwa’” and “The Kelp We Breathe,” are set to premiere at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival Feb. 6-7.
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Santa Barbara MTD proposes fare increases

January 30, 2025 by

For the first time in 16 years, the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District proposed fare increases for most single rides and multi-ride passes due to cuts in federal funding.
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State Fire Marshal grants waiver to restart pipeline that caused 2015 Refugio oil spill, county hearing soon

January 23, 2025 by

The California State Fire Marshal waived pipeline corrosion regulations for the Las Flores Pipeline System to oil company Sable Offshore on Dec. 17. A public hearing will take place on Feb. 25.
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A.S. executive officers mid-year check-in

January 23, 2025 by , , and

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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