Dean of Students Joaquin Becerra aims to expand restorative justice practices, direct communication with students

As a UCSB alumnus and new dean of students, Joaquin Becerra aims to expand the campus restorative justice program and increase direct communication with students.
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Services for undocumented students on campus

Given the recent veto of the Opportunity for All bill, the Nexus has compiled a list of resources and services for undocumented students on campus through various departments.
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Privately-owned student housing complex opening fall 2025

A new privately owned housing complex will open behind the Sierra Madre Villages in fall 2025 featuring five to six-bedroom houses.
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SJP holds vigil in remembrance of victims in Gaza since Oct. 7

Members of SJP, JVP and other community members gathered on Oct. 7 for a vigil in remembrance of the Palestinian, Lebanese and Israeli lives lost in the last year.
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Sable Offshore applies for waiver to reopen 2015 Refugio Beach oil spill pipeline

The OSFM is currently deliberating on granting a waiver to Sable Offshore that would fast-track permission to reopen the same pipeline that caused the 2015 Refugio Beach oil spill.  
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A.S. S.A.G. Summer update

The 2024-25 Associated Students Student Advocate General Alvin Wang spoke with the Nexus on his office’s casework process and basic needs advocacy.
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Students organize over UC mask policy in first Pro-Palestine rally of academic year

Students and members of pro-Palestine activist groups gathered at the library steps on Sept. 27 to call for an end to a new UC-wide policy that bans the use of face masks to conceal identity.
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Students weigh in on campus climate following the 2023-24 academic year

In light of the previous academic year's events, the Nexus surveyed students on campus climate and hopes for the next academic year.
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Incident of sexual violence reported at campus housing

The UCSB Police Department received a report of sexual violence on August 21, the case is still under investigation.
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New family restaurant brings the flavors of Jalisco to Isla Vista

Family business Antojitos La Paloma opened its doors last month in Isla Vista, offering a wide variety of Mexican snacks inspired by the owner’s home state of Jalisco. 
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El Departamento de Bomberos de SBC sofoca una serie de incendios en Isla Vista, Goleta, causa desconocida

El 2 y 3 de julio se produjeron cuatro pequeños incendios exteriores en Isla Vista y Goleta, los cuales fueron extinguidos en menos de una hora por el Departamento de Bomberos del Condado de Santa B...
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SBC Fire Department extinguishes string of fires in Isla Vista, Goleta, cause unknown

Four small exterior fires occurred on July 2-3 in Isla Vista and Goleta. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fires is under investigation.
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A.S. Senate passes bill to divest A.S. funds from Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions list corporations

The bill, aligned with the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, marks the first of its kind at UC Santa Barbara.
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Community rallies for A.S. divestment resolution with market and march

The UC Divest Coalition, SJP and JVP hosted “The People’s Market for Gaza” and a “March for Divestment” in support of a divestment resolution on May 29.
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UAW 4811, SALU hold town hall for undergraduates

The UAW 4811 UCSB chapter and SALU held a town hall for undergraduates to discuss the UC academic workers’ strike and its possible presence on campus.
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