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IVTU offers resources for student tenants in I.V.

October 31, 2025 by

The Isla Vista Tenants Union provides housing-related services, such as educating tenants on their rights, to students who are Isla Vista residents. 
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American Indian and Indigenous Collective creates community spaces and resources

October 31, 2025 by

At the American Indian and Indigenous Student Association Center, Indigenous or native-identifying students can find a community space and access resources.
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Students bring Cachuma Café to Isla Vista

October 31, 2025 by and

Cachuma Café is a new student-run pop-up cafe where UCSB students can have drinks such as the kulfi cold brew, tiramisu cold brew and the Cachuma sunrise.
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Game room opens in University Center thanks to student initiative

October 30, 2025 by

The University Center’s brand new game room hosted its grand opening on Oct. 21.
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Department of Recreation promotes safety with Hallowheels Event

October 30, 2025 by

UC Santa Barbara’s Department of Recreation hosted “Hallowheels,” a Halloween-themed event, on Oct. 24.
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IVCSD implements I.V. parking compliance program

October 30, 2025 by and

As part of an effort to address parking issues, Isla Vista Community Services District aims to implement a new parking compliance program in November.
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

October 29, 2025 by

UCSB Sustainability hosts "Meditation Workshop: Creating a Soul Space" and MultiCultural Center hosts "Race Matters Series"
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Senate discusses campus housing updates, bike enforcement plans

October 29, 2025 by and

The 76th Associated Students Senate heard updates on university housing developments and UC Police Department bike enforcement plans at its Oct. 22 meeting. 
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A week in UC student news

October 29, 2025 by

UC Davis research team advances cursor movement for people with paralysis, UCLA releases federal administration’s proposed settlement and UC Merced turns 20.
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Annual Isla Vista Halloween ordinance begins

October 29, 2025 by and

The annual noise ordinance ahead of Halloween went into effect on Oct. 26.
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Library expands hours, introduces alternative 24/7 spaces

October 29, 2025 by and

Library Late Night Study will be extended to operate from 1-3 a.m. on Sunday through Thursday, and will now open at 7 a.m. every day of the week.
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Construction begins on the San Benito Student Housing project, expected completion by fall 2027

October 24, 2025 by

Construction has begun on the San Benito Housing project, part of the two-stage plan by UC Santa Barbara to provide additional housing for students.
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Mini Market held at Isla Vista Community Center

October 24, 2025 by

Isla Vista Farmers Market and Thriftopia collaborated with the Isla Vista Small Artists Cooperative and UCSB Associated Students to host a Mini Market.
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Black Quare revives community space for Black LGBTQIA+ students

October 24, 2025 by

Black Quare, a student organization for Black students who identify with the LGBTQIA+ community, held its first meeting after being inactive for several years.
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Halloween alternatives during noise ordinance

October 23, 2025 by

For Halloween weekend, the IVFP places a noise ordinance prohibiting parties in Isla Vista from Oct. 26 to Nov. 4, however, students have alternative options.
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