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February 23, 2017

Surf Report: Feb. 24 to 26

By Rebekah Akiyoshi

Pretty meh this weekend, but yaaah brah! No more rain!

February 23, 2017

Ben Shapiro Packs Campbell Hall for Controversial Lecture

By Brian Wheat

Conservative political commentator and author Ben Shapiro spoke at UC Santa Barbara on Tuesday for his event, “Lies, Prejudice, and Division: The Legacy of the #BLM Movement.”

February 23, 2017

Rains Relieve Lake Cachuma, But We’re Not Out of the Water Yet

By Jose Ochoa

Lake Cachuma is at 42.5 percent capacity, up 24.5 percent from last week, according to a county report released Wednesday.

February 23, 2017

Installation of Signals In Debate

By Matthew Danaher

Santa Barbara County officials spoke at the A.S. Senate meeting on Wednesday about the upcoming traffic signal installation at the Pardall Road and Embarcadero Del Norte intersection.

February 23, 2017

Senate Meeting Focuses on Displaced Students, Deltopia

By Tamari Dzotsenidze

Associated Students (A.S.) Senate passed three resolutions Wednesday concerning students displaced by Del Playa cliff erosion, the Isla Vista festival ordinance and Deltopia advertisements.

February 23, 2017

Rep. Monique Limón Proposes 21 New Bills for Calif. State Assembly

By Victoria Gurrola

Assemblywoman Monique Limón has proposed 21 new bills for the California State Assembly’s 2017-18 session.

February 23, 2017

From Environment to Education, Calif. Senate To Review New Bills

By Victoria Gurrola

State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson has introduced 21 bills for the 2017-18 Senate session, following last Friday’s deadline to submit new bills to the Senate.

February 23, 2017

Vista Point: Freebies and To-Dos this Week

By Staff Report

Surf competitions, open mic nights and more this week in I.V.

February 22, 2017

Cliff Erosion Forces Over 20 Residents to Vacate Del Playa Property

By Phi Do

Following a downpour of approximately five inches last weekend, a 6757 Del Playa Drive property managed by Wolfe & Associates was found to have significant cliffside erosion.

February 21, 2017

Phishing Scams Continue to Plague Campus

By Melody Pezeshkian

Over 400 students responded to suspicious emails by providing their UCSB NetID and password.

February 18, 2017

I.V. Resident Hospitalized with Meningitis

By Jose Ochoa

Signs of meningitis B include a sudden onset of fever, severe headache and stiff neck, as well as vomiting, rash and confusion.

February 16, 2017

Surf Report: Feb. 17 to 19

By Rebekah Akiyoshi

Remember, the ocean is a mighty temptress so treat her with respect and be careful out there.

February 16, 2017

Horse Housing Facility at UCSB May Be Bucked

By Stephany Rubio

The UC Santa Barbara Horse Boarding Facility faces closure within the next 10 years in accordance to the UCSB Long Range Development Plan (LRDP).

February 16, 2017

A.S. Aims to Lower Student Fees

By Tamari Dzotsenidze

Associated Students is currently considering two referendums and a bylaw change aimed at decreasing student fees, which currently total $200.22 per student each quarter.

February 16, 2017

Memorial Honors UCSB Student Weiwei ‘Linka’ Liu

By Josh Ortiz

A UC Santa Barbara student who died Sunday in Santa Cruz Residence Hall was honored with a memorial service Wednesday hosted by the Chinese Students and Scholars Association.