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UCSB students aim to revitalize Eternal Flame

A team of UC Santa Barbara students has been working to update the Eternal Flame monument with L.E.D. lights. The renovation aims to honor the Black community and make a statement against climate chan...
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A.S. hosts second quarterly State of the Association 

A.S. hosted its quarterly State of the Association event for various entities to discuss their projects, accomplishments and budget uses for winter quarter.
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Senate formally supports El Colegio Road renovations

Senate passed resolutions regarding road renovations and unused student fees. It also discussed proposals for a new fee to help disabled students.
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Persian Student Group celebrates Nowruz, foreign intervention in Iran

The UCSB Persian Student Group celebrated Nowruz, the Persian New Year, outside the UCSB Library on March 2. Nowruz, which will take place on March 20, has been celebrated for over three centuries and...
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UCSB lecturers hold UC-AFT union contract kickoff

 UCSB affiliated with the AC-AFT Local 1474 union marked the start of a new bargaining contract with UC administration on Feb. 19.
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Senate creates mobile food pantry, textbook grant program

Senate adopted legislation creating a mobile food pantry and textbook grant support program, and discussed support for increased marine protections. 
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Understanding the Flock camera near UCSB

An automated license plate reader managed by Flock Safety has operated in front of UC Santa Barbara’s Santa Catalina Residence Hall for over a year.
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College of Engineering to offer new AI major

College of Engineering will offer a new AI major to a selection of incoming CS students starting fall 2026.
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Mobility Transport Program seeks permanent student fee

The Mobility Transport Program is seeking a permanent student fee to fund the program.
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Office of Ombuds provides confidential consultation in a range of difficult situations

The Office of the Ombuds provides confidential consultation services to all campus community members on issues related to the University.
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MSA supports Muslim community members during Ramadan

The UCSB MSA has planned meals and prayers to build community among Muslim students as they observe Ramadan.
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Senate hears from Indivisible I.V., allocates funding to I.V. cityhood initiative

Senate heard from the newly formed IV chapter Indivisible and allocated $10,000 to IVCSD for their initiative to make Isla Vista a city.
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Students disrupt class, stage citizens arrest as form of ‘political theater’

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

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

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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