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Arts & Lectures Begins 2020-21 School Year With Full Season of Virtual Events

October 21, 2020 by

A&L is showcasing a variety of free films at the West Wind Drive-In, which started on Oct. 13 and will continue through Dec. 16.
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Making Room for School at Home: SB Professional Women’s Association Starts Drive for At-Home Learning

October 20, 2020 by

Since 1995, the PWA has facilitated back-to-school drives for Isla Vista Elementary School, collecting and redistributing donated school supplies for students in need.
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SBSO Arrests Two Suspects For Discharging a Firearm in Isla Vista

October 19, 2020 by

Both suspects were charged with negligent discharge of a firearm, failure to obey a peace officer, resisting arrest, conspiracy and possession of a controlled substance.
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Keeping the Spirit Alive: Chabad Rolls Into Sukkot Celebrations With “Sukka Cupcake Truck”

October 19, 2020 by

Though Sukkot is a time of gathering, specifically within the confines of the Sukkah, social distancing restrictions and the coronavirus pandemic have largely upended these practices.
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Man Carrying Rifle in I.V. Confirms He Was Active Duty UCSB Student Transporting Personal Weapon From Military Base

October 18, 2020 by

Though the student was not detained or fined, according to Noel Rivas, a sergeant with the SBSO, the subject used “very poor judgement” by carrying the rifle out in the open.
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UCSB Issues Emergency Notification Following Identification of 13 COVID-19 Cases in Greek Housing

October 16, 2020 by

Both houses, which were not identified in the notification, are currently under quarantine orders by the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department.
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State Audit Finds UC Inappropriately Admitted 64 Students, Four at UCSB

October 16, 2020 by

Between 2013 and 2019, 64 applicants were admitted to the four campuses “based on their personal or family connections to donors and university staff."
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Special Election To Begin Following Student Advocate General Resignation

October 16, 2020 by

At least 4% of undergraduate students will have to vote for the results to be valid, which amounts to approximately 930 students.
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iVMenus Owner Sentencing Postponed For Sixth Time, Rescheduled to Oct. 28

October 14, 2020 by

In addition to an expected 18-year prison sentence, Galoustian will likely have to register as a sex offender for life.
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A.S. Halts Senate Appointments Following Dispute Over Runner-Ups

October 13, 2020 by

A.S. Legal Code does not indicate a clear system for determining the runners-up, only that the highest vote-getter not elected from the previous spring’s election will fill the position.
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Building a Community Across Screens: Campus Organizations Go Virtual To Help Students Adjust to a Remote Environment

October 13, 2020 by

Though online learning presents unique difficulties, both students and faculty are working to create new opportunities to facilitate the college experience in an online format. 
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Congressman Carbajal Tests Positive for COVID-19

October 11, 2020 by

In light of his condition, Carbajal stated that he will be carrying out his duties virtually to protect the health and safety of his staff and others.  
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Santa Barbara County To Host Free COVID-19 Testing at I.V. Theater

October 8, 2020 by

Although all online appointments for Oct. 9 have already been filled, walk-ins are still accepted.
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UCSB Hires Inaugural Vice Chancellor of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

October 8, 2020 by

Robnett comes to UCSB from a position at UC Irvine as the Inaugural Associate Dean for Faculty Development and Diversity in the School of Social Sciences.
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Isla Vista “Mirror Bus” Driver Charged With 17 Additional Felonies

October 7, 2020 by

Coughlin pled not guilty to all 17 charges and is currently in custody on $1 million bail.
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