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Vista Point: Weekly Goings-On in Isla Vista

October 26, 2017 by

The Associated Students Office of the External Vice President for Local Affairs will be hosting a trick-or-treating event at the Loop near Anisq’Oyo Park from 4 to 6 p.m this Saturday.
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Biden Expresses Hope for the Future, Gives UCSB Audience Surprise Appearance

October 24, 2017 by

Former Vice President Joe Biden spoke to a sold-out audience at the Arlington Theatre Saturday afternoon about his hope for the future of politics.
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SBCC Student Suffers Major Injuries After 40-Foot Fall From Del Playa Cliff

October 23, 2017 by

IVFP officers moved him away from the water and waited for paramedics to respond to the scene.
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Rapist Sentenced to 36 Years in Prison After Brutally Attacking Woman on UCSB Campus in 2014

October 20, 2017 by

When she first saw her face in the mirror after the attack, Doe said, “I was unrecognizable, even to myself. I thought he had taken my face from me, and I tried to wash it off.”
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Students Hold Vigil in Solidarity with Survivors of Campus Sexual Assault

October 20, 2017 by

The event was part of the National Vigil for Survivors of Campus Sexual Assault, a national demonstration of solidarity with survivors in response to recent threats to campus sexual assault policies. ...
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‘El Elotero’ Not Allowed to Sell Food on Campus Since Start of Quarter

October 19, 2017 by

Due to Health and Safety policies, Hijinio Camacho is prohibited from selling on campus with the OSL and campus organizations until he obtains new off-campus vendor permits.
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Lawsuit Dismissed Alleging CSD Inappropriately Discussed Financial Issues

October 19, 2017 by

Gabriel Pragin, community organizer and ex-candidate for the I.V. CSD board of directors, dismissed his lawsuit against the local government last Friday, according to the court records.
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Governor Brown Signs Bill Making First Year of Community College Free

October 19, 2017 by

California Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 19 (AB 19) Friday, making the first year of community college free for California students.
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Isla Vista Recreation & Park District Moves Forward With Plans for Recycled Water

October 19, 2017 by

The Isla Vista Recreation & Park District directed staff to move forward with a project that will bring recycled water to I.V. parks at a meeting last Thursday.
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Governor Vetoes Bill Codifying Obama-era Title IX Policies

October 19, 2017 by

Governor Jerry Brown vetoed Senate Bill 169 (SB 169) on Sunday, refusing to codify former President Barack Obama-era Title IX sexual assault policies in California schools.
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Vista Point: Freebies and To-Dos This Week

October 19, 2017 by

From tenants rights workshops to a ministry adventure to Knapp's Castle, Vista Point has all of your events in Isla Vista for the week.
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UCSA Launches 3 Campaigns For 2017-18 School Year

October 12, 2017 by

The University of California Student Association (UCSA) will mount three undergraduate campaigns fighting for students’ rights for the 2017-18 school year: UC Sustain Our Students (SOS), reIGNITE an...
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Governor Brown Signs ‘Sanctuary State’ Bill, Limits Police Cooperation With Immigration Officials

October 12, 2017 by

Bill Brown, who is also the president of the California State Sheriffs’ Association, publicly opposed the bill in July.
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UCSB First UC To Remove Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

October 12, 2017 by and

Only transfer students received spots in the Bachelor of Arts program; all first-years were rerouted beginning Fall 2016.
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IVYP’s LuAnn Miller Set to Retire After 33 Years of Nonprofit Work

October 12, 2017 by

Toddlers run after her asking to be held, staff members light up when she walks into a room and she ends each interaction with a hug — it’s clear LuAnn Miller is a beloved Isla Vistan.
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