News

Student-run farmers market brings fresh produce to I.V.

A group of students decided to create a student-run farmers market, which has now operated for a year and hopes to expand. 
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New community activism course offered upcoming fall quarter

A new course will be taught in the upcoming fall quarter which will explore how various communities work together to inspire change.
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Department of Asian American Studies celebrates its 30th anniversary with first-ever alumni reunion

UC Santa Barbara’s Department of Asian American Studies hosted its 30th anniversary celebration and first-ever alumni reunion on May 17-18. 
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I.V. Food Co-op reaches May fundraising target

The Isla Vista Food Cooperative has fundraised a total of $55,170, meeting its previously set goal of $50,000 by mid-may.
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Students highlight Black activism with ‘The Takeover’ screening

Audience members filled the MultiCultural Center Theater on Thursday night to watch film festival-recognized UC Santa Barbara student film “The Takeover.”
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Police Accountability Board aims to bridge gap between campus police and student body

The Police Accountability Board is the go-between for students and the UCPD. The board meets monthly and holds meetings when they have complaints to review.
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Answers and updates about immigration from USS, UC Imm

UC Santa Barbara Undocumented Student Services and the University of California Immigrant Legal Services Center gave updates and answers during a workshop on May 20.
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Armed group assaults, robs two people in Isla Vista

Last night, a group of suspects assaulted two people at Tierra De Fortuna Park, stealing property from the victims. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the crime. 
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

ONDAS Student Center hosts ‘Graduate School Guidance for First-Gen Students,’ OISS hosts ‘English Conversation Club, Class Meeting with Lisa.’
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A week in UC student news

Department of Justice says it intends to sue UC over alleged antisemitism and the first human bladder transplant was operated at UCLA. 
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A.S. Executive and Senate swear in 76th cohort, contention ensues

The 76th cohort of Associated Students executives and senators were sworn into office. Tensions began arising for the 75th Senates final reports.
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A week in UC student news

Governor Gavin Newsom reduces budget cuts to the UC in revised budget and UC Riverside prepares climate action plan.
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First-generation students remark on experience at UCSB

Glitter, paper, glue, plastic flowers and gems covered tables at the graduation cap decorating event celebrating first-generation students on May 14.
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I.V. Food Co-op increases fundraising goals

The Isla Vista Food Cooperative has increased its total fundraising goals for 2025 and 2026 to a sum of $1 million, cooperative board members said at an emergency town hall held over Zoom on May 15. 
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SJP holds vigil in remembrance of the 77th year of al-Nakba

UC Santa Barbara Students for Justice in Palestine held a vigil on May 15 in honor of the 77th Nakba Day.
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