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UCSB Geology Ph.D. Student Remembered as Loving Friend and Altruistic Mentor

January 14, 2021 by

The university awarded Alex Johnson a posthumous Ph.D. just 48 hours after his passing — a process that usually takes several months. 
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1,000 Undergraduate Students Set To Move Into University-Owned Apartments This Weekend

January 13, 2021 by

All new students will be required to take a COVID-19 test upon arrival, sequester for one week and be re-tested at the end of the week.
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UC System Plans for In-Person Instruction in Fall 2021

January 11, 2021 by

The UC’s statement on Monday marks the first systemwide announcement of a return to in-person instruction. 
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Andy Ruiz for Associated Students President

January 11, 2021 by

Ruiz has the experience and vision to carry UCSB through its third student body presidency of the 2020-21 academic year.
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Preliminary Hearing for Isla Vista ‘Mirror Bus’ Driver Postponed Following Change in Representation

January 9, 2021 by

A hearing to reschedule the preliminary hearing will take place on Jan. 14.
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Cydia Creator and I.V. CSD Director Jay Freeman Sues Apple For Allegedly Monopolizing App Distribution

January 7, 2021 by

At the core of the lawsuit is app distribution, over which the lawsuit alleges Apple exerts full control.
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Houseless Residents Vacate Anisq’Oyo’ Park Following IVRPD Directive

January 6, 2021 by

Aside from one altercation between two houseless residents, the clearing of Anisq’Oyo’ Park went peacefully. 
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Associated Students Presidential Election To Be Held in Week Two

January 4, 2021 by

The election will have a 4% voting threshold, which means that approximately 930 undergraduate students must vote in order for the results to be valid.
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$10,000 and Six Months Later: How the Physics Department Automated Lab Courses for Remote Learning

January 3, 2021 by

The automization of the physics labs allows for students in the Physics 5L class to interact remotely with equipment using an online portal connected to the apparati set up in the lab.
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UC Implements New Policy on Gender Identity and Lived Names Recognition

December 27, 2020 by

The guidelines provide “at least three gender options,” such as male, female and nonbinary, across all UC information systems.
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I.V. Resident Arrested for Felony Drug and Weapons Charges

December 20, 2020 by

Pursuant to the extension of Emergency Rule 4, which sets bail for all misdemeanor offenses and many felony offenses at zero dollars, Harwin was released without bail.
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IVRPD Plan To Move Houseless Residents Out of Anisq’Oyo’ Park Sparks Community Concerns

December 19, 2020 by

Houseless residents who are unable to relocate to a shelter will be allowed to move to People’s Park, which is located next to Anisq’Oyo’ Park. 
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First COVID-19 Vaccine Shipments Arrive in Santa Barbara County

December 19, 2020 by

After local health care workers receive the vaccine, staff members and residents of long-term care facilities will be next, followed by first responders and dialysis providers.
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Local Past “Jeopardy!” Contestants Reflect on Alex Trebek’s Legacy

December 17, 2020 by

For the UC Santa Barbara and Isla Vista community members who met Alex Trebek while on “Jeopardy!,” the memories that they have shared with him will endure for a lifetime.
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Academic Senate Extends Pass/No Pass Option Through End of Week 10, but Associated Students Pushes for Greater Action

December 15, 2020 by and

The extension, however, didn’t allow departments to enable pass/no pass options for pre-major or major courses, unlike during Spring Quarter 2020.
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