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A week in UC student news

March 4, 2026 by

UC Regents sell $2 billion in bonds amid uncertainties with federal funding, UC proposes new AFSCME contract offer and UCB Multicultural Center reopens.
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Senate formally supports El Colegio Road renovations

March 4, 2026 by and

Senate passed resolutions regarding road renovations and unused student fees. It also discussed proposals for a new fee to help disabled students.
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Persian Student Group celebrates Nowruz, foreign intervention in Iran

March 4, 2026 by

The UCSB Persian Student Group celebrated Nowruz, the Persian New Year, outside the UCSB Library on March 2. Nowruz, which will take place on March 20, has been celebrated for over three centuries and...
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IVCSD hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony for new sign

March 4, 2026 by

The Isla Vista Community Services District hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly installed “Welcome to Isla Vista” sign on Feb. 25. The sign, located at the intersection of El Colegio Roa...
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Santa Barbara stakeholders share stances on I.C.E.

February 27, 2026 by

The Nexus has compiled a list of statements and actions by local entities regarding I.C.E. to promote transparency for the local community.
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Students build garden beds for local senior home

February 27, 2026 by

Associated Student’s Community Affairs Board collaborated with the Edible Campus Program to host “Seniors & Soil” on Feb. 21.
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I.V. Food Co-op sees improved financials following shutdown of downtown store

February 27, 2026 by

The IV Food Co-op's board members announced their financial situation has improved following the shutdown of its downtown location.
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A week in UC student news

February 26, 2026 by

Trump administration sues UC over alleged antisemitism against employees and all UC campuses agree to send alerts for campus immigration enforcement activity.
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JC does not find IVP negligent in honoraria process

February 26, 2026 by

A.S. Judicial Council did not find IVP Enri Lala to be negligent in his duties of overseeing the honoraria process, according to its Feb. 17 decision. 
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Goleta Water District representatives discuss local water quality, sustainability

February 26, 2026 by

UC Santa Barbara Sustainability hosted a discussion panel on water safety in Goleta on Feb. 19 in collaboration with the Goleta Water District.
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UCSB lecturers hold UC-AFT union contract kickoff

February 26, 2026 by

 UCSB affiliated with the AC-AFT Local 1474 union marked the start of a new bargaining contract with UC administration on Feb. 19.
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

February 25, 2026 by

Health & Wellness hosts "Sustainable Cooking," A.S. Take Back the Night and C.A.B. hosts "Hygiene Kit Making!" and IHC hosts free screening of "Eternity."
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Senate creates mobile food pantry, textbook grant program

February 25, 2026 by and

Senate adopted legislation creating a mobile food pantry and textbook grant support program, and discussed support for increased marine protections. 
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I.V. waste management updated after 30 years

February 25, 2026 by and

The SBC Board of Supervisors unanimously passed the amendments to trash services in I.V. at their Feb. 24 meeting, which will go into effect in July.
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Understanding the Flock camera near UCSB

February 25, 2026 by

An automated license plate reader managed by Flock Safety has operated in front of UC Santa Barbara’s Santa Catalina Residence Hall for over a year.
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