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Beabadoobee look-alike contest winners make the ‘Perfect Pair’

January 31, 2025 by

SEA-U hosted a Beabadoobee look-alike competition on Jan. 25. 15 look-alikes competed as part of a nationwide trend of celebrity look-alike contests. 
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IVCSD holds Crisis Preparedness Panel amid LA fires

January 31, 2025 by

The panel featured local experts on fire and emergency management, alongside representatives from the county board of supervisors and a disaster nonprofit.
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Youtopia brings fix-it fair, affordable clothing to I.V.

January 31, 2025 by

Youtopia was held on Jan. 24 from 11-4 p.m. at the I.V. Community Center and People’s Park, featuring vendors with vintage clothing and a fix-it fair.
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San Benito Housing to cost $624 million, Regents express concerns over construction timeline

January 30, 2025 by

San Benito Housing will add approximately 2,250 student beds to the campus. It is slated to begin construction in the spring.
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Santa Barbara MTD proposes fare increases

January 30, 2025 by

For the first time in 16 years, the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District proposed fare increases for most single rides and multi-ride passes due to cuts in federal funding.
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UC News

January 30, 2025 by

A judge blocked an order on Jan. 28 from the Federal Office of Management and Budget to put a temporary pause on federal grants, UC President Michael V. Drake responded.
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

January 30, 2025 by

The Women's Center is hosting a Feminist Book Club on Thursday, Jan. 30, from 1-2 p.m. at the Women’s Center Community Room in the Student Resource Building (SRB).
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Campus organizations highlight student resources, advocacy in light of new Trump administration policies

January 30, 2025 by

Immigration polices, higher education and public health were the main points of conversation at the Student Advocacy in a New Administration teach-in on Jan. 22.
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Senate requests housing transparency from UCSB administration

January 29, 2025 by and

The Associated Students 75th Senate discussed holding the University accountable for building new housing, restructuring senate positions and dissolving the Public Safety Commission.
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I.V. Food Co-Op at risk of closure after 50 years of serving community

January 26, 2025 by

The co-op is at-risk of closure due to declining sales. While they've begun fundraising efforts, they are currently $197,000 short of a $200,000 goal. 
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UCSB students manage the impact of the LA fires

January 26, 2025 by

The Los Angeles fires have burned over 40,000 acres, destroyed 15,000 structures and left thousands displaced. They include UCSB students and their families.
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County prone to ‘extreme’ wildfires, UCSB wildfire expert says

January 26, 2025 by

Isla Vista and surrounding infrastructure are not fit for a mass evacuation like in Pacific Palisades, the director of the UCSB Wildfire initiative says
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Students feed students with mealswipe donations

January 24, 2025 by

Since being instated at the start of this academic year, the UCSB mealswipe donation program has collected 932 swipes and distributed 446 meal vouchers.
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Iaorana Te Otea hosts Winter Lū‘au, embracing Polynesian culture at UCSB

January 23, 2025 by

UCSB’s Iaorana Te Otea hosted its annual Winter Lū‘au on Jan. 18, showcasing Hawaiian hula dancing, drumming and solo performances. 
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State Fire Marshal grants waiver to restart pipeline that caused 2015 Refugio oil spill, county hearing soon

January 23, 2025 by

The California State Fire Marshal waived pipeline corrosion regulations for the Las Flores Pipeline System to oil company Sable Offshore on Dec. 17. A public hearing will take place on Feb. 25.
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