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UCSB Sets COVID-19 Protocols Beginning Fall Quarter 2021

September 24, 2021 by

The university has set a series of COVID-19 protocols that students must follow to access campus resources and buildings beginning Fall Quarter 2021. 
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SBSO Receives $97,000 Grant to Address and Reduce Alcohol-Related Crimes in I.V. and Goleta

September 23, 2021 by

According to a press release from the sheriff’s office, the money will primarily be used to address alcohol-related incidents in both Isla Vista and Goleta. 
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Four UCSB Sororities Placed on Interim Suspension Following Hazing Allegations

September 23, 2021 by

According to UCSB spokesperson Andrea Estrada, “multiple Greek organization houses were placed on suspension recently in connection with allegations related to hazing.”
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UCSB Welcomes New Students to Campus Virtually

September 23, 2021 by

Chancellor Henry T. Yang welcomed the return back to campus and congratulated the incoming class for their admission into the university. 
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IVCSD Swears in New County-Appointed Director

September 23, 2021 by

Topliffe was appointed following the retirement of the former county-appointed Isla Vista Community Services District Director Robert Geis.
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UCSB Dean Alleges Insufficient Number of Courses Prior to Fall Quarter 2021

September 23, 2021 by

Students at UCSB are required to take 12 units to be considered full-time students — a requirement many students are having difficulty meeting this quarter. 
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Isla Vista Residents Vote During Recall Election

September 23, 2021 by and

Every California governor since 1960 has faced an attempt at a recall — Newsom himself has faced five before this — but this was the fourth gubernatorial recall in U.S. history.
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UCSB’s Newest Classroom Building Incorporates State of the Art Design and Technology but Eliminates Bike Path

September 20, 2021 by

The building is designed to facilitate the use of modern electronic and digital media to engage students with project-based learning. 
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New Community Fridge Brings Free Produce to Isla Vista

September 15, 2021 by

According to the founder, people are free to drop off and pick up food from the fridge as needed.
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LIVE: California Gubernatorial Election Results 2021

September 14, 2021 by

The Nexus will be updating this page with live results from the 2021 California Gubernatorial election.
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CALPIRG and Student Life Work in Tandem for Gubernatorial Recall Election

September 14, 2021 by

The UC Santa Barbara chapter of CALPIRG is hoping to increase civic engagement for the recall amongst students at the university by reaching out directly to students. 
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UCSB Moves Forward With Hotel Housing

September 14, 2021 by

The University & Community Housing Services described the hotel solution as a temporary, emergency solution only available during Fall Quarter 2021.
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Suspect Arrested In Connection With Campus Sexual Assault From Aug. 27

September 14, 2021 by

The arrested suspect has been charged with four felonies.
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Isla Vista Food Not Bombs: More Than Just Meals, It’s ‘Basic Decency’

September 13, 2021 by

The Isla Vista chapter consists of roughly 25 committed volunteers but is in contact with over 100 community members for meal-making opportunities.
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Transnational Italian Studies Major To Debut Fall Quarter

September 13, 2021 by

With a transnational emphasis, the new major aims to provide a specialization on Europe and the migration of Italian cultural artifacts into other parts of the world. 
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