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Immigrant rights activist speaks on immigrant justice in higher education

Immigrant rights activist Ju Hong spoke on his experiences as an undocumented immigrant and fighting for immigrant justice.
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Pardall Center, EVPLA hosts Sight-A-Thon

The Pardall Center and the Associated Students Office of the External Vice President for Local Affairs hosted their first-ever “Sight-A-Thon” on Jan. 22.
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MultiCultural Center hosts housing discussion

MCC hosted a housing discussion to inform on campus and I.V. housing options, housing resources and provide a space for open dialogue on housing affordability.
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Former UC president discusses higher education, career journey at UCSB

Brimming with football references and medical analogies, former University of California President Michael V. Drake spoke at Campbell Hall on Jan. 22.
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UCIMM provides free immigration legal services to university community

UCIMM provides free immigration legal services with the goal of supporting the entire university community by expanding legal equity
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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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UCSB’s Persian Student Group holds rally for Iran

The UC Santa Barbara Persian Student Group held a rally for Iran at the Arbor on Jan. 14, and continued demonstrations throughout the week.
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EVPSA mid-year check-in

EVPSA Leiya Kadah spent her fall quarter advocating for undocumented students and navigated changes under the current federal administration.
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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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Former A.S. president sues UCSB for allegedly failing to respond to antisemitic harassment

In early December, former UCSB A.S. President Tessa Veksler issued a lawsuit against the University for allegedly failing to adequately address the harassment she faced.
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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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A.S. S.A.G. mid-year check-in

The 2025-26 Associated Students Student Advocate General spoke with the Daily Nexus regarding her work supporting vulnerable student populations during fall quarter. Fourth-year sociology major Sydney...
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A.S. EVPLA mid-year check-in

EVPLA E.J. Raad has spent his fall quarter advocating against the proposed Deltopia noise ordinance and finishing the Rate My Landlord website.
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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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