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UCSB Sorority Kappa Alpha Theta Chapter House First in California To Be Green Certified

The Green Business Program of Santa Barbara County is part of a statewide Green Business program that provides “resources, assistance, and evaluations” for businesses aiming to significantly reduc...
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“Pass Down the Torch”: The Four-Year Journey to the New A.S. Bike Shop

The path to breaking ground on the Bike Shop dates back to 2018, when then-Associated Students (A.S.) President Hieu Le proposed the NewCen and planned to include a new Bike Shop as part of the buildi...
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University, Law Enforcement and IVCSD Set Deltopia Safety Precautions

The university, law enforcement and community organizations are taking several safety measures in response to previous Deltopias that resulted in unsafe situations, like the 2014 Deltopia riots.
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UC Santa Barbara Ends Mask Mandate, Classroom Masking Required Until April 4

Yang said that this change comes as Santa Barbara County COVID-19 cases drop to pre-omicron levels.
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UC Santa Barbara Likely to Lift Indoor Mask Mandate at End of Winter Quarter

Lucero said declining COVID-19 case positivity rates influenced the university’s decision to lift the mask mandate.
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A.S. Bike Shop Breaks Ground on Permanent Building, 47 Years After Its Founding

The new building will address the most basic concerns around the current Bike Shop by resolving its safety issues and increasing the floor space of the shop from 1,500 to 2,665 square feet.
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RCSGD and SexInfo Hosts Kink 101 Workshop

A kink, as defined by Renert, is a broad term for “something intimate that you enjoy,” such as a particular activity like bondage and discipline, sadism and masochism (BDSM).
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SASA Holds Town Hall With Campus and Community Leaders

Panelists spoke out on methods of addressing sexual violence issues in the UCSB community and answered questions from students.
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Chancellor Yang Is the Second-Longest-Serving Chancellor in UC System

Yang has been UC Santa Barbara’s chancellor since 1994, making this his 28th year in office. Yang, who is 81 years old, told the Nexus he has no plans to retire soon.
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Senate Passes Bill Formalizing a Process To Address Internal Bullying

The bill was passed by the Senate on March 2. 
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Vista Point: Weekly Goings-on in Isla Vista

Weekly events in and around Isla Vista.
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Law Enforcement Investigates Attempted Kidnapping and Sexual Battery

After an hours-long search, law enforcement was unable to locate the individual and has now begun an investigation.
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UCSB’s Department of Health and Wellness Hosts Four-Week Project To Improve Body Image

The sessions were held over four weeks from Feb. 2 to Feb. 24, with weekly sessions involving exercises, roleplays and discussions.
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Maha Hilal Leads Discussion on How the War on Terror Shapes Islamophobia

Hilal referenced her book, “Innocent Until Proven Muslim: Islamophobia, the War on Terror, and the Muslim Experience since 9/11."
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APIDA New Year Showcase Celebrates Different Asian Cultures During Lunar New Year

 The event began with attendees sharing their experiences and traditions of celebrating the new year.
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