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The Devil Wears Prada 2 is nostalgic but shallow

June 5, 2026 by

Two decades after the events of the original film, The Devil Wears Prada 2 tries hard not to be a repeat of the original, but can’t stand on its own merit.
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IVCSD introduces last IVFP lieutenant ever, discusses policing after budget cuts

June 5, 2026 by and

The Isla Vista Community Services District was introduced to IVFP Lieutenant Thomas Green and heard reports from various programs at its May 26 meeting.
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UCSB Gamelan Ensemble brings Indonesian music to campus

May 29, 2026 by

The UC Santa Barbara Gamelan Ensemble presented a concert showcasing ancient gamelan styles of music from Cirebon, West Java at Karl Geiringer Hall on May 23. 
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Biweekly I.C.E. Sighting Report

May 29, 2026 by

Information is primarily sourced from community alerts from the 805UndocuFund. A full map of I.C.E. sightings can be found on the Daily Nexus website.
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Gaucho Racing designs, builds and tests their own Formula SAE racecar for competition

May 29, 2026 by

This quarter, the lagoon road became a racetrack as Gaucho Racing tested their GR26 racecar in preparation for this year’s competition season. 
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A.S. swears in new executives at quarterly state of association

May 29, 2026 by

A.S. welcomed the incoming executives for the 2026-27 academic year during the quarterly State of the Association, student organizations gave quarterly reports. 
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A week in UC student news

May 28, 2026 by

UAW 4811 adds 12,000 new members, UC Berkeley Law adopts policy restricting student AI usage and AFSCME ratifies new contract after years of contract negotiations
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BWHC hosts “Roots & Rhythms” night for community featuring jazz and spoken word

May 28, 2026 by

The Black Women’s Health Collaborative held its annual “Roots & Rhythms” night in The Hub on May 19, featuring local band Junkyard and spoken word performances.
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Gaucho Gaming Convention brings popular voice actors to UCSB

May 28, 2026 by

Gaucho Gaming hosted their convention featuring voice actors from popular video games such as Genshin Impact, Marvel Rivals, Resident Evil and Silent Hill.
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International students’ post-graduation employment authorization on pause indefinitely

May 28, 2026 by

13 UCSB Iranian graduate students, researchers and alumni requested Rep. Salud Carbajal’s help in lifting a pause on a postgrad work authorization program.
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TBTN holds vigil for rape and strangulation survivor, voice frustration with administration

May 27, 2026 by

A.S. Take Back the Night and representatives of the survivor of the recent rape and strangulation in campus housing, hosted a vigil in Greek Park on May 26.
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Senate finalizes term, swears in new cohort

May 27, 2026 by

76th A.S. Senate adopted its final pieces of legislation at its last meeting, followed by the swearing in of the 77th cohort of executives and senators. 
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

May 27, 2026 by

Women’s Center hosts "Women and Wheels," Gaucho Gaming hosts "Resupply Social" and Health & Wellness hosts "Energy Elixir Study Jams"
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Aftermath of the Canvas breach: What’s next?

May 27, 2026 by

On Thursday, May 7, Canvas, the online learning platform, was shut down at UCSB after a cyberattack caused an Instructure data breach.
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YDSA hosts teach-in demanding sanctuary campus, administration postpones negotiations

May 27, 2026 by and

UCSB’s chapter of YDSA marched from the Library to Cheadle Hall to host a teach-in calling on university administrators to hear their demands on May 21. 
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