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Acclaimed author Manuel Muñoz receives Luis Leal Award for Distinction in Chicano/Latino literature

February 14, 2025 by

The 20th anniversary of the Luis Leal Award was celebrated on Feb. 5 , with this year's recipient being Manuel Muñoz
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Budget for Spring Festival increased for on-site medical services, ‘sobering center’ as Deltopia alternative

February 14, 2025 by

IVCSD approved a $80,000 budget increase for the Spring Festival, a community festival meant to provide an alternative space during Deltopia
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Goleta City Council passes resolution against Sable Offshore restarting oil pipeline

February 13, 2025 by

The Goleta City Council unanimously adopted a resolution on Feb. 4 opposing Sable Offshore restarting the Las Flores Pipeline responsible for the 2015 Refugio Oil Spill.
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Student associations files lawsuit against the Department of Education over ‘illegal’ DOGE data access

February 13, 2025 by

Staffers from DOGE reportedly gained access to DOE systems that had personal information of millions of students enrolled in federal aid programs
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

February 13, 2025 by

The Professional Women's Association, the Latin@/x UCSB Network Association (LUNA) and The Collective are hosting Palentines' Day Coffee Break on Thursday, Feb. 13.
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A Week in UC News

February 13, 2025 by

A judge halts Trump's order on NIH medical research cuts, UPTE-CWA 9119 begins their strike vote and the UC releases a new Artificial Intelligence website
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Several Del Playa properties at-risk ahead of forecasted storm, county says

February 12, 2025 by

Santa Barbara County is monitoring over 35 properties on Del Playa Drive ahead of forecasted heavy rain from tonight until Friday. 
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Over 250 people march over I.C.E. activities in pouring rain

February 12, 2025 by

The group marched from the Arbor to Cheadle Hall and finally to the Eternal Flame through rain and wind as eight campus organizations delivered speeches.
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Senate fills five on-campus seats, refines special election ballot language

February 12, 2025 by and

The Associated Students 75th Senate swore in five new on-campus senators at its Feb. 5 meeting. They also discussed long-term plans, funding requests and the winter quarter special election.
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Perpetrator of Goleta Beach sexual assault, robbery still at large

February 12, 2025 by

The suspect of a robbery and sexual assault that occurred at Goleta Beach two weeks ago is still at large, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office says. 
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OBSD hosts Black History Month opening ceremony, honors Elroy Pinks

February 12, 2025 by

The Office of Black Student Development hosted its third annual Black History Month opening ceremony on Feb. 3 in the Student Resource Building’s Multipurpose Room. 
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‘Grrrls’ just wanna have waves: new surf collective expands to I.V.

February 11, 2025 by

Women-led surf collective Grrrlsonboards expanded its mission to Isla Vista as of Jan. 31st, through a club aimed to support women in the surfing community.
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Author Tommy Orange talks about his life journey, influence on Native American-centered novels at Campbell Hall

February 11, 2025 by

Pulitzer Prize finalist and best-selling author Tommy Orange gave a presentation Campbell Hall, where he discussed his life experiences and novels. 
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Volunteers keep ‘Bark’ park clean

February 11, 2025 by

IVRPD in collaboration with the UCSB Environmental Affairs Board, held a ‘Stewardship Saturday’ event on Feb. 1 at Sueño Park.
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Students come together to celebrate Lunar New Year amid political pressures

February 11, 2025 by

Several departments at UCSB hosted a Lunar New Year Celebration on Jan. 29 with food, boba, crafts and games in the MultiCultural Center Lounge.
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