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Senate discusses campus housing updates, bike enforcement plans

October 29, 2025 by Wynne Bendell and Theodosia Terplan

The 76th Associated Students Senate heard updates on university housing developments and UC Police Department bike enforcement plans at its Oct. 22 meeting.
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Library expands hours, introduces alternative 24/7 spaces

October 29, 2025 by Michelle Cisneros and Jack Dindia

Library Late Night Study will be extended to operate from 1-3 a.m. on Sunday through Thursday, and will now open at 7 a.m. every day of the week.
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Construction begins on the San Benito Student Housing project, expected completion by fall 2027

October 24, 2025 by Salma Maytorena

Construction has begun on the San Benito Housing project, part of the two-stage plan by UC Santa Barbara to provide additional housing for students.
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Federal funding cuts to CalFresh to impact UCSB Basic Needs in 2026

October 23, 2025 by Iris Guo

UCSB's CalFresh outreach program, which helps students apply for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, is facing a $178,219 budget cut for 2026.
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UCPD proposes temporary barricade to deter off-path biking

October 22, 2025 by Wynne Bendell

The 76th Associated Students Senate heard from UC Police Department Interim Chief of Police Matthew Bly regarding bike enforcement updates on Oct. 15.
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Federal agents at Santa Catalina remain unidentified, conducting check on student visa

October 22, 2025 by Michelle Cisneros

According to an investigation by the UCPD, the federal agent at Santa Catalina three weeks ago was not an agent with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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Campus crime rates increasing since 2022

October 16, 2025 by Jack Dindia

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 Wynne Bendell

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 Wynne Bendell

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 Michelle Cisneros

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 Lauren Solway

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 Jack Dindia and Wynne Bendell

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 Wynne Bendell

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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