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UCen Project Will Be on A.S. Elections Ballot

March 18, 2018 by

A.S. Elections Board and career staff members involved in the elections process verified the number of signatures and student perm numbers to make sure that each is valid, according to Le.
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UCSB Mock Trial Team Qualifies for Nationals for First Time in Team History

March 18, 2018 by

The UC Santa Barbara Mock Trial team has qualified for the American Mock Trial Association National Championships for the first time in the team’s 20-year history.
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First-Year UC Santa Barbara Student Remembered as ‘Iconic’ and Charitable Musician  

March 18, 2018 by

A first-year UC Santa Barbara student died on March 9 in a motorcycle accident outside Isla Vista. He was 18 years old.
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Students Fight for Bill to Extend Cal Grant into Summer

March 16, 2018 by

The Coalition for a Better UC launched a campaign in the fall of 2017 focused on passing Assembly Bill 3153, which will extend financial aid from Cal Grant into summer sessions.
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GoFundMe Created for El Elotero, $490 Raised So Far

March 16, 2018 by

Mujeres Unidas por Justicia, Educación y Revolución (M.U.J.E.R.) de UCSB has created a GoFundMe campaign to support and fund the return of Hijinio Camacho, better known as El Elotero, to campus.
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UC Regents Raise Out-Of-State Tuition, Cite Low Funding in State Budget Plan

March 16, 2018 by

The University of California Board of Regents approved a 3.5 percent tuition increase for out-of-state undergraduate students Thursday afternoon.
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New Light Fixtures To Be Installed in I.V. Parks

March 14, 2018 by

The Isla Vista Recreation and Parks District plans to install new light fixtures at different park locations throughout Isla Vista.
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Stalker Reportedly Harassing Women After UCSB Lectures

March 14, 2018 by

The suspect has allegedly stalked and harassed multiple women in the past week.
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I.V. Residents Arrested After Overdose Investigation

March 13, 2018 by

Detectives are investigating whether there are any other cases involving Caceres. Anyone with relevant information is urged to call 805-681-4150.
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Student, UCSB Organizations Host Eating Disorder Awareness Week

March 9, 2018 by

UC Santa Barbara’s Active Minds and Health and Wellness Program co-hosted their annual Eating Disorder Awareness Week from Feb. 26 to March 1, aiming to increase awareness about eating disorders and...
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UCSB Student Fatally Injured in El Colegio Motorcycle Accident

March 9, 2018 by

The UCSB student was traveling westbound on El Colegio when he lost control of the vehicle for unknown reasons.
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Students Would Pay Close to $200 Million for New UCen

March 8, 2018 by

Officials say a proposed University Center renovation plan would cost $48 million, but students could pay more than $193 million if the project ever becomes a reality. 
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I.V. Businesses Face Limited Number of Alcohol Licenses

March 8, 2018 by

There are currently more active alcohol licenses in Isla Vista than the amount the state of California allows for businesses in the region, posing limitations for any new or current business trying to...
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President Le Draws Backlash for UCen Petitioning Methods

March 8, 2018 by

Associated Students President Hieu Le has received criticism for his methods of gathering signatures for a proposed University Center renovation project, which include not explicitly mentioning the co...
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Vista Point: Freebies and Activities in Isla Vista This Week

March 8, 2018 by

On Sunday, March 11, from 9:45 a.m. to noon, the Isla Vista Food Co-Op will be hosting a yoga session followed by a build-a-bowl açai brunch, all for only $5!
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