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A.S. EVPSA summer update

The 2025-26 Associated Students External Vice President for Statewide Affairs Leiya Kadah prepared for the year by learning the intricacies of her position.
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A.S. IVP summer update

This summer, Associated Students Internal Vice President Enri Lala has been shaping the Senate into a project-focused institution. 
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A.S. President summer update

This summer, Associated Students President Le Anh Metzger focused on improving the association’s internal systems and laying the groundwork for her office. 
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A.S. EVPLA Summer Update

Throughout the summer, Associated Students’ 2025-26 External Vice President of Local Affairs E.J. Raad prepared for the upcoming academic year.
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A.S. S.A.G. Summer update

The Associated Students Student Advocate General Sydney Bivins plans to implement protections for undocumented students and improve access to student resources.
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Supervisor Capps checks in on rental inspection program

On a downcast September day, Second District Supervisor Laura Capps and several student representatives canvassed for the rental inspection program.
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Meal swipe rollovers, donations now available for all meal plan holders

After a decade of student advocacy, UC Santa Barbara’s meal swipe program will now allow students to rollover up to three unused meals per week.
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

OISS hosts "All Languages Language Exchange," CWC hosts filmmaker Miguel Coyula and Arts & Lectures hosts Samara Joy performance
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A week in UC student news

UC employees sue Trump over funding cuts, UC Berkeley shares 160 names with the federal government and UC researchers and public service professionals unionize.
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Turning Point chapter holds Charlie Kirk vigil

UC Santa Barbara’s Turning Point USA chapter held a vigil on Sept. 26 for Charlie Kirk.
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Students react to reduced library hours, A.S. Senate considers solutions

UCSB announced it would reduce library hours for the upcoming academic year. Students have expressed concerns, sparking the A.S. Senate to explore solutions.
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A.S. president plans to restructure BCU reporting system, Senate proposes new student resource programs

The A.S. Senate proposed several new projects to increase student resources and the president presented her plan to restructure the Senate reporting structure.
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UCSB student arrested for sexual assault

Damian Silverio, a UCSB student, was arrested on Aug. 30 for an alleged sexual assault perpetrated that morning. He is currently being held without bail. 
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Case into sexual assault at Isla Vista fraternity continues

UCSB student Reef Mordente was arrested earlier this month on multiple sexual assault charges that allegedly occurred at an Isla Vista fraternity house.
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IVCSD addresses I.C.E. actions, expresses support for immigrant communities

The Isla Vista Community Services District passed a resolution that expresses its support for immigrant communities at its Aug. 12 meeting.
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