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Crown Collective celebrates one year in business

March 5, 2026 by

Crown Collective, a student-owned pop-up, has been making Black hair care products accessible to UC Santa Barbara students for the last year.
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Isla Vista man found dead at Santa Barbara Mesa cliffs

March 5, 2026 by

The body of an Isla Vista resident was recovered on Feb. 24 from a beach below the Mesa neighborhood in Santa Barbara County, according to Santa Barbara police.
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UCSB students aim to revitalize Eternal Flame

March 5, 2026 by

A team of UC Santa Barbara students has been working to update the Eternal Flame monument with L.E.D. lights. The renovation aims to honor the Black community and make a statement against climate chan...
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A.S. hosts second quarterly State of the Association 

March 5, 2026 by

A.S. hosted its quarterly State of the Association event for various entities to discuss their projects, accomplishments and budget uses for winter quarter.
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

March 4, 2026 by

MCC hosts "Spiritual Care Club," OISS hosts "All Languages Language Exchange" and Engineers Without Borders hosts "Industry Without Borders."
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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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