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Campus crime rates increasing since 2022

October 16, 2025 by

There has been an increase in crime on campus since 2022, with significant increases reflected across sexual assault, burglary, hate crimes and weapon arrests. 
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John Martinis and Michel Devoret win 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics

October 16, 2025 by

UCSB physics professor emeritus John Martinis and UCSB physics professor Michel Devoret were awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize.
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UCPD says bike safety initiatives aim to be ‘education efforts versus enforcement’

October 15, 2025 by

The Associated Students Senate heard from UC Police Department Interim Chief of Police in response to increasing concern over the new bike enforcement program.
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Campus HSI initiatives persist despite loss in federal funding

October 15, 2025 by

Despite the loss of several federal funds, initiatives under UC Santa Barbara’s Hispanic-Serving Institution remain steadfast in their commitment to students.
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UCSB welcomes Mony’s Taquería

October 10, 2025 by

Mony’s Taquería, a restaurant local to Santa Barbara, recently opened a new location in the University Center with a variety of bowls, burritos and tacos. 
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Senate hears from BCU over mismanaged project, passes new legislation

October 8, 2025 by and

The 76th Associated Students Senate held a meeting on Oct. 1, during which they heard from a concerned organization over a mismanaged project.
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UCPD begins bike enforcement program, students to receive $40 fines

October 8, 2025 by

UC Santa Barbara and UC Police Department have began enforcing bike restrictions for students biking outside of designated bike paths by issuing citations. 
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UCSB admissions increase over 10% from previous academic year

October 3, 2025 by

UC Santa Barbara admitted its largest class thus far with 53,259 first-year and transfer students for the 2025-26 academic year.
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Unconfirmed immigration agent attempts to identify Santa Catalina resident

October 2, 2025 by

According to staff members, an unconfirmed immigration official entered the Santa Catalina Residence Hall on Oct. 2.
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A.S. IVP summer update

October 2, 2025 by

This summer, Associated Students Internal Vice President Enri Lala has been shaping the Senate into a project-focused institution. 
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A.S. President summer update

October 2, 2025 by

This summer, Associated Students President Le Anh Metzger focused on improving the association’s internal systems and laying the groundwork for her office. 
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A.S. S.A.G. Summer update

October 2, 2025 by

The Associated Students Student Advocate General Sydney Bivins plans to implement protections for undocumented students and improve access to student resources.
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Meal swipe rollovers, donations now available for all meal plan holders

October 1, 2025 by

After a decade of student advocacy, UC Santa Barbara’s meal swipe program will now allow students to rollover up to three unused meals per week.
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Students react to reduced library hours, A.S. Senate considers solutions

September 16, 2025 by

UCSB announced it would reduce library hours for the upcoming academic year. Students have expressed concerns, sparking the A.S. Senate to explore solutions.
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A.S. president plans to restructure BCU reporting system, Senate proposes new student resource programs

September 16, 2025 by

The A.S. Senate proposed several new projects to increase student resources and the president presented her plan to restructure the Senate reporting structure.
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