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UCSB faculty share concerns on website free speech policy

September 5, 2024 by

On July 18, the UC Regents passed a policy banning academic departments from posting political statements on their website landing page.
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IVCSD aims to implement parking enforcement pilot program

September 5, 2024 by

The Isla Vista Community Services District Board of Directors is recommending a parking pilot program which would enforce stricter rules for parking in Isla Vista.
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Senate explores modernizing A.S. bank, financial systems

September 5, 2024 by

The UC Santa Barbara Associated Students 75th Senate made plans to explore alternatives to Montecito Bank & Trust and adopt a new financial system software at their Aug. 20 meeting.
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Students weigh in on campus climate following the 2023-24 academic year

September 1, 2024 by

In light of the previous academic year's events, the Nexus surveyed students on campus climate and hopes for the next academic year.
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Incident of sexual violence reported at campus housing

August 25, 2024 by

The UCSB Police Department received a report of sexual violence on August 21, the case is still under investigation.
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Chancellor Yang to step down at end of academic year

August 15, 2024 by

Chancellor Henry T. Yang will step down from his role at the end of the 2024-25 academic year. Yang served as chancellor for 30 years, and plans to return to teaching and researching at UCSB.
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New family restaurant brings the flavors of Jalisco to Isla Vista

July 31, 2024 by

Family business Antojitos La Paloma opened its doors last month in Isla Vista, offering a wide variety of Mexican snacks inspired by the owner’s home state of Jalisco. 
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Arson reported at North Campus Open Space, suspect at large

July 10, 2024 by

A grass area at the North Campus Open Space, west of West Campus Family Housing, was set on fire this afternoon, encompassing an area of 50 by 50 yards of vegetation.
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SBC Fire Department extinguishes string of fires in Isla Vista, Goleta, cause unknown

July 3, 2024 by

Four small exterior fires occurred on July 2-3 in Isla Vista and Goleta. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fires is under investigation.
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Police disband UCSB Liberated Zone Encampment, five arrested

June 23, 2024 by and

Over 75 sheriff deputies swept the UCSB Liberated Zone encampment on June 23, arresting five individuals, according to encampment reports and police radio correspondence.
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A.S. Senate passes bill to divest A.S. funds from Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions list corporations

June 20, 2024 by and

The bill, aligned with the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, marks the first of its kind at UC Santa Barbara.
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Pro-Palestine student protestors occupying Girvetz Hall met with police presence

June 12, 2024 by and

Pro-Palestine protestors occupying Girvetz Hall were met with a heavy police presence from multiple local law enforcement agencies. No students were arrested.
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Indus hosts mock wedding, night of South Asian performances

June 6, 2024 by

The wedding simulation headlined a night of South Asian cultural performances organized by the UCSB Indus Club as part of its annual end-of-year banquet.
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UCSB reverses decision to move commencement ceremonies to RecCen fields after student movement

June 6, 2024 by

Several students expressed disdain with the University’s original decision to shift ceremony locations, which propelled the decision’s reversal.
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Community celebrates pride month with second annual Queer Fest

June 5, 2024 by

To kick off the beginning of Pride Month, the A.S. TQC in collaboration with IVRPD held their second annual Queer Fest on June 1 at Little Acorn Park.
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