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Newly appointed University Librarian to expand study spaces and open access resources

Todd Grappone was appointed UCSB's University Librarian by former Chancellor Henry T. Yang and officially assumed the role on July 1.
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Immigration town hall leaves community members looking for answers

The City of Santa Barbara held an emergency town hall to discuss the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Santa Barbara County on July 15.
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Friendship Manor resident found dead in Goleta Slough

Detectives from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office found the body of Sonia Lang Crestfield on July 22.
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I.V. Food Co-op increases 2025 fundraising goal by 76%

The I.V. Food Co-op raised its 2025 fundraising goal to $880,000, a 76% increase from its previous goal of $500,000.
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Dennis Assanis appointed next UCSB chancellor

Dennis Assanis, former president of the University of Delaware, has been appointed as the sixth chancellor of UC Santa Barbara. He will assume the role on Sept. 1. 
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Senate discusses I.V. Arts funding, propose changes to legal code

The 76th Associated Students Senate heard from Isla Vista Arts members requesting funding amid federal budget cuts, and Senate leadership presented new projects in first summer meeting.
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Friendship Manor resident goes missing in Isla Vista

Sonia Lang Crestfield, a resident of Friendship Manor, the retirement community in Isla Vista, went missing last Friday. 
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UCSB student falls from bluff, sustains severe injuries

Luke Ogburn, a second-year UC Santa Barbara student, was critically injured on June 13 after falling from the bluff along Del Playa Drive in I.V.
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UC president bans student governments from boycotting Israel

Outgoing University of California President Michael V. Drake announced in a letter to chancellors that student governments are banned from boycotting companies.
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Several I.C.E. vehicles spotted in lower west Santa Barbara

According to the 805 Immigrant Coalition, several Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicles have been spotted in the lower west area of Santa Barbara this morning.
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Daily Nexus I.C.E. Sighting Tracker

The Nexus has launched an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) Sighting Tracker in light of recent raids in Goleta as part of nationwide expansions in I.C.E. activity.
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Rental inspection town hall addresses liability, fee concerns from I.V. residents

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors hosted the Isla Vista Rental Inspection Town Hall to address the inspection of rental properties. 
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Senate completes its final agenda of the year

The 76th Associated Students Senate held its final meetings of the year on May 28 and June 4. Senators heard public comments and finished its final agenda.
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A.S. resolution passes, stipulating UCSB to recognize Armenian Genocide

The 75th Senate passed a resolution urging administration to honor Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day and condemn any denial of the Armenian Genocide.
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Executive Vice Chancellor David Marshall named UCSB interim chancellor

David Marshall, the executive vice chancellor of UC Santa Barbara, will serve as the interim chancellor starting July 15.
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