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Gaucho Gaming hosts annual Game-a-thon

November 21, 2025 by

Gaucho Gaming club hosted its annual “Game-a-thon” on Nov. 15 and 16. The event included a series of raffles, board games, video games, tournaments and pizza.
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Caribbean Student Association brings back ‘Black Wednesdays’

November 21, 2025 by

"Black Wednesdays” is an event that began in the mid-1980s and aims to raise awareness on the presence of the Black community on campus.
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Indus, Dhadkan host Diwali celebration

November 20, 2025 by

Despite the rainy conditions, UCSB student groups Indus and Dhadkan hosted a Diwali celebration on Nov. 14. Roughly 470 people attended the event.
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Former student employees sue ICON Apartment supervisors, alleging sexual assaults and discrimination

November 20, 2025 by

Two plaintiffs have filed civil lawsuits against Article Student Living, which operates the ICON Apartment buildings in Isla Vista.
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UC faculty resists discontinuation of diversity hiring initiative

November 20, 2025 by

The University of California considered discontinuing a competitive fellowship that encourages diverse Ph.D. holders to pursue academic careers.
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

November 19, 2025 by

RCSGD hosts "An Intro to Talking About Your Identity with Family," Rapid Rehousing hosts "Preventing Housing FOMO" and TSC hosts "Make it Thankful."
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A week in UC student news

November 19, 2025 by

Federal administration cannot cut funding to UC over alleged discrimination, UCI to open all-electric hospital and math skills decline for UCSD freshmen.
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Senate proposes AI policy, urges UC President to meet with student leaders

November 19, 2025 by

Senate proposed a resolution that would allow AI usage within the association with restrictions and urges UC President James Milliken to reinstate meetings with undergraduate student leaders.
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805 UndocuFund hosts I.C.E. rapid response training

November 19, 2025 by

The 805 UndocuFund hosted a training for around 100 community members interested in learning more about its Immigrant Rapid Response Network on Nov. 17. The training discussed the risks of preventing ...
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AFSCME goes on strike

November 19, 2025 by and

AFSCME went on strike on Nov. 17 and 18, picketing at various locations across the UC Santa Barbara campus
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21-year-old falls from Isla Vista bluffs, sustains moderate injuries

November 18, 2025 by

A 21-year-old male fell from a cliff in Isla Vista on Saturday around 2 a.m. He sustained moderate injuries and is currently recovering at Cottage Hospital.
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UC Regents approve purchase of $7.8 million UCSB chancellor residence

November 18, 2025 by

The UC Regents approved the purchase of a $7.8 million residence for UC Santa Barbara chancellors during a closed session on Oct. 23.
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Students take action against history of sexual violence near lagoon

November 17, 2025 by

Several university entities have weighed in on safety concerns near the Campus Lagoon in response to a recent sexual assault in that area on Oct. 19.
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AFSCME, CNA to strike next week

November 14, 2025 by and

Two unions representing workers at the University of California will strike next week, from Nov. 17-18.
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Sherrilyn Ifill speaks on reimagining American democracy

November 14, 2025 by and

Sherrilyn Ifill delivered a lecture on reimagining American democracy, the role of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and the concept of citizenship.
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