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Students disrupt class, stage citizens arrest as form of ‘political theater’

February 18, 2026 by

30 minutes into what seemed to be a normal lecture, four students entered the class yelling in protest of the presence of immigrants and LGBTQIA+ people. 
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Coastal Commission grants emergency permit to install cameras by lagoon

February 12, 2026 by

The CCC has granted UCSB a temporary emergency permit to install cameras near the lagoon as a violent crime “deterrent.”
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Newly-released report states UCSB freshman fell three stories from residence hall

February 12, 2026 by

The man who was last seen with Liz Hamel claimed he saw her climb the San Rafael Residence Hall railing and fall three stories.
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Board of Supervisors honors UCSB Nobel laureates

February 6, 2026 by

The SBC Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution to commend UCSB physics professor emeritus John Martinis and physics professor Michel Devoret for their 2025 Nobel Prize in physics.
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Roughly 700 people march against I.C.E. on campus

February 5, 2026 by and

Folklórico dancers led the way as roughly 700 protestors marched demanding the abolition of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Feb. 4
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Senate formally condemns antisemitism, proposes constitutional amendments

February 4, 2026 by , and

A.S. Senate formally condemned antisemitism, proposed constitutional amendments to its legal code and received a report on association spending. 
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Immigrant rights activist speaks on immigrant justice in higher education

January 30, 2026 by

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

January 30, 2026 by

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

January 29, 2026 by

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

January 29, 2026 by

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

January 29, 2026 by

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

January 28, 2026 by

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

January 26, 2026 by

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

January 23, 2026 by

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

January 23, 2026 by

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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