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Associated Students, local organizations to hold “Protect Your Peers” week

January 9, 2026 by

Several events surrounding immigrant rights and community advocacy will be held at UC Santa Barbara next week.
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Analyzing six months of I.C.E. presence, community response in Santa Barbara

December 15, 2025 by and

Over the summer, the federal government significantly expanded its deportation efforts nationwide, affecting the Santa Barbara community and the Central Coast as a whole. After six months of increased...
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UCSB student’s family to continue investigating death

December 9, 2025 by

The family of UC Santa Barbara student Elizabeth “Liz” Hamel will continue to investigate the incident that resulted in her death.
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Senate appoints new senator

December 8, 2025 by

The 76th Associated Students Senate appointed a new senator and approved funding for student projects and resources at its Dec. 3 meeting. 
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Robbery, attempted sexual assault reported in West Campus

December 7, 2025 by

A suspect robbed and attempted to sexually assault an individual during the evening of Dec. 6.The suspect is still at large at the time of publishing. 
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A.S. hosts first quarterly ‘State of the Association’

December 5, 2025 by

A.S held its first quarterly ‘State of the Association’ meeting. Representatives from A.S. entities delivered quarterly reports on budget and ongoing projects. 
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UCSB freshman death confirmed as accidental fall

December 5, 2025 by

UC Police Department concluded that UC Santa Barbara student Elizabeth “Liz” Hamel died from an accidental fall from a San Rafael Residence Hall balcony.
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IVCSD votes to not endorse proposed Deltopia ordinance

December 4, 2025 by

The IVCSD Board of Directors voted on Dec. 2 to not endorse the Isla Vista Foot Patrol’s proposed 72-hour festival ordinance for Deltopia weekend.
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Senate discusses fee increase proposal

December 4, 2025 by and

The Associated Students 76th Senate met with campus and community representatives and discussed a potential increase in student fees at its Nov. 19 meeting.
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Student arrested at UCSB Library for invasion of privacy

December 3, 2025 by

A UCSB student was arrested at the library for a misdemeanor violation of criminal invasion of privacy on Nov. 18.
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UCSB UAW 4811 rallies ahead of contract bargaining

December 3, 2025 by

Workers across the UC rallied on Nov. 20 ahead of upcoming contract negotiations. At UC Santa Barbara, roughly 60 workers rallied at the Arbor walkway. 
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UC Regents recap: Regents vote to increase tuition, approve funding for UCSB housing

December 2, 2025 by , , and

The UC Regents voted to increase tuition costs based on inflation and approved funding for UCSB's East Campus Housing during its Nov. 18-20 meeting.
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UCSB to host British Paralympians in 2028

November 24, 2025 by

Representatives of the British Paralympic Association and UC Santa Barbara Chancellor Dennis Assanis officially signed a partnership agreement at a Nov. 21 conference. The University will host the Bri...
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Gaucho Gaming hosts annual Game-a-thon

November 21, 2025 by

Gaucho Gaming club hosted its annual “Game-a-thon” on Nov. 15 and 16. The event included a series of raffles, board games, video games, tournaments and pizza.
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Caribbean Student Association brings back ‘Black Wednesdays’

November 21, 2025 by

"Black Wednesdays” is an event that began in the mid-1980s and aims to raise awareness on the presence of the Black community on campus.
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