Isla Vista Census Self-Response Rate Averages Below 50% As of May 26

May 27, 2020 by

The results of the census affect a decade’s worth of congressional representation and federal funding in communities.
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Term in Review: EVPLA Christian Ornelas

May 21, 2020 by

Besides his original platform goals, Ornelas’ position as EVPLA required his participation in frequent student and administration discussions across campus. 
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Isla Vista “Mirror Bus” Driver Arrested for Stalking

May 19, 2020 by

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested Zachary Coughlin, the driver of the “mirror van,” for stalking on Monday night in Isla Vista around 10 p.m.
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Bicyclist Seriously Injured After Collision With a Car in Isla Vista

May 19, 2020 by

California Highway Patrol and American Medical Response paramedics arrived on the scene of the crash north of the intersection of Camino Del Sur and Sueño Road.
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UCSB Considers Hybrid-Instruction Courses for Fall Quarter 2020

May 10, 2020 by

The county confirmed Isla Vista’s first case of coronavirus on March 30. Five weeks later, it remains I.V.’s only confirmed case.
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CU Maintains Senate Majority, Executive Branch Splits Even

April 24, 2020 by , , and

For the first time, both the Associated Students election campaigning and results night took place remotely as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and the shift to remote instruction.
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“I think we’re all trying to help out as much as we can”: UCSB Researchers Utilize Resources To Help Fight Coronavirus

April 20, 2020 by and

The production of face shields on campus is just one example of how skilled students, researchers and scientists are uniting to help the community through the coronavirus pandemic.
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UC Relaxes Admission Requirements Due to Coronavirus-Related Challenges

April 1, 2020 by

The measures are temporary but could apply to students affected by the coronavirus pandemic “for future years as applicable,” according to the press release. 
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Coronavirus in Santa Barbara County: Case Counts and Locations

March 27, 2020 by and

The Daily Nexus is tracking the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the county and will be updating the graphs as more information becomes available.
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Santa Barbara County Confirms Six New Cases, Bringing Total to 24

March 25, 2020 by

The newest confirmed coronavirus cases are residents between 22 to 59 years of age, with four cases in South County and two cases in North County.
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Honors for Who? A Look Into Diversity in UCSB’s Honors Program

August 24, 2019 by

Almost half of the 1,713 students in the honors program in 2018-19 school year identified as white, despite white students making up only about 30% of the total student body. 
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Fifth Officer Files Case Against UCPD, Alleging Retaliation for Reported Misconduct

May 30, 2019 by

Reyes alleges he was retaliated against for reporting misconduct relating to an unqualified police trainee.
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Term in Review: Student Advocate General Grecia Martinez

May 16, 2019 by

Grecia Martinez overhauled many aspects of the OSA and made a lasting effect on the office, despite a lack of transparency at times in her term.
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I.V. CSD Calls on UCPD to Hold Community Meeting Following Recent Allegations

May 16, 2019 by and

I.V. CSD directors voted unanimously to send a letter to the UCPD.
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Former Officer Sues UCPD, Alleges Racism, Misconduct and Conspiracy Throughout Department

May 7, 2019 by

This marks the third lawsuit filed by an officer against the UCPD during the 2018-2019 school year.
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