SBIFF 2026: ‘The Eyes of Ghana’ is a love letter to film and the fight for freedom

The documentary tells the story of Chris Hesse and his decades-long pursuit of restoring the film he shot during his time as the personal cinematographer for Ghana’s first president, Kwame Nkrumah, ...
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Senate discusses student fees, IVSCD takes first steps to achieve cityhood

Senate discussed student fee waste and solutions, and IVCSD requested funding for the first step of achieving cityhood. 
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Senate formally condemns antisemitism, proposes constitutional amendments

A.S. Senate formally condemned antisemitism, proposed constitutional amendments to its legal code and received a report on association spending. 
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Community members, stakeholders demand I.C.E. out of the 805

Local elected officials, non-profit organizations, faith leaders and students united at the Santa Barbara Courthouse to demand that I.C.E. leave the 805 area. 
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Senate announces support for Gaucho Bucks integration, adopts AI policy

Senate formally announced support for the integration of Gaucho Bucks into student meal plans, adopted an Artificial Intelligence policy.
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A.S. Bike Committee secures funding for ILP bike path

A.S. Bike Committee secured approximately $1.4 million for the construction of a bike path between the ILP and Library, with a tentative opening of Fall 2026.
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UCSB fraternity, local organization hosts MLK walk

Fraternity and local organization hosted a MLK Jr. Day walk on Jan. 15 to honor the civil rights leader and his wife, activist Coretta Scott King. Several
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Senate condemns Deltopia noise ordinance, discusses ILP bike path

A.S. Senate formally condemned the county’s passing of the Deltopia noise ordinance and discussed the attainment of funding for the ILP bike path.
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Student Affairs petitions for ‘Save Student Services’ fee initiative

Student Affairs is petitioning for the “Save Student Services” fee. Students will vote to individually adjust 18 fees for inflation, as funding is at risk.
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Student Fee Choice initiative aims to make A.S. fees optional

Student Fee Choice initiative aims to make the annual A.S. fee optional. Due to legal code, the initiative will not have a tangible impact on student fees. 
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A.S. IVP mid-year check-in

A.S. IVP Enri Lala spent his fall quarter advocating for bike path construction, lagoon safety and managing the Senate. 
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Senate modernizes payment system, appoints new attorney general

Senate modernized its payment system and appointed a new attorney general at its first meeting of winter quarter.
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Senate appoints new senator

The 76th Associated Students Senate appointed a new senator and approved funding for student projects and resources at its Dec. 3 meeting. 
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A.S. hosts first quarterly ‘State of the Association’

A.S held its first quarterly ‘State of the Association’ meeting. Representatives from A.S. entities delivered quarterly reports on budget and ongoing projects. 
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Senate discusses fee increase proposal

The Associated Students 76th Senate met with campus and community representatives and discussed a potential increase in student fees at its Nov. 19 meeting.
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