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Painted Cave Fire Poses “No Immediate Threat” to Campus, Officials Say

November 25, 2019 by

Campus officials are “closely monitoring the situation” and are in touch with local safety officials, according to the email. 
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In Photos | The Last Paw-ty Before Finals: Dog Therapy Day Returns

November 25, 2019 by

Hoards of students swarmed Ellison Lawn, taking much needed breaks from studying.
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UCSB Student Arrested for Isla Vista Assault Previously Arrested for Beating of Rival Frat Member at Mississippi

November 23, 2019 by

Steil did not respond to multiple requests for comment.
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Police Arrest Two Suspects in I.V. in Connection With Armed Robbery

November 23, 2019 by

Initial reports came in around 10:23 a.m. on Monday that three individuals had fled a house on the 6500 block of Sabado Tarde Road in Isla Vista after reportedly robbing two victims at gunpoint. 
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OrgSync Switches to Shoreline, Allowing Student Organizations More Functionality

November 22, 2019 by

The new website allows students to message groups and individuals directly through a built-in chat function.
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University Takes Second Attempt at Controversial Faculty Housing Project

November 21, 2019 by and

The proposal would demolish Ocean Road and cover the 16.7 acres of land up and down the street with up to 540 housing units.
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Graduate Student Accuses UC Regent Kieffer of Sexual Misconduct, Calls for Systemwide Policy Change

November 21, 2019 by

Ora said she chose to speak during public forum due to frustration not only with the Regents’ system, but the entire University of California process for investigating sexual misconduct.
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Vista Point: Weekly Goings-On in Isla Vista

November 21, 2019 by

Check out events going on in Isla Vista this week.
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“I do feel very privileged to be able to leave”: UC Study Abroad Students To Leave Hong Kong

November 21, 2019 by

Each student’s academics would be dealt with by the universities they were attending in Hong Kong.
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UCSB Student Allegedly Assaults Multiple Individuals in Isla Vista While Shouting Homophobic Slur

November 21, 2019 by and

Because news of the Rockfire altercation spread quickly through social media, many students and community members had learned about the situation through unofficial channels.
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SASA Town Hall Focuses on Accountability, Timely Warning Systems

November 20, 2019 by

A variety of UCSB administrators and personnel participated in the panel, including Asst. Vice Chancellor Katya Armistead, Title IX Officer Ariana Alvarez and representatives from UCPD and SBSO.
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A.S. Senate Unanimously Passes Resolution in Support of Trump’s Impeachment

November 20, 2019 by

The resolution calls Trump’s alleged actions “illegal” and writes that it is “Congress’s duty to impeach a President who commits high crimes and misdemeanors while in office.” 
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“There’s no relying on mommy and daddy”: Foster and Formerly Incarcerated Students Share Their Stories With UC Regents

November 19, 2019 by

The Regents organized the discussion in order to hear from students within the UC system who were or still are in the foster care system or were formerly incarcerated.
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Police Searching for 3 Suspects in Armed Isla Vista Home Invasion Robbery 

November 18, 2019 by and

Students are advised to lock their doors and stay away from windows.
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RCSGD Kicks Off 20th Anniversary Celebration

November 15, 2019 by and

The center kicked off its 20th anniversary celebrations with an event on Tuesday evening, with Craig Leets, RCSGD director, giving attendees a small history of the RCSGD.
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