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IVCSD rolls out new fees for community spaces reservations

The IVCSD has started charging a fee for community space rentals, a service that had otherwise been free up until Sept. 1. The board said the new charges will help balance its budget and cover janitor...
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A.S. hits pause on ethical spending bill

A bill passed by the Senate prohibiting student fees from being used to purchase from companies on the BDS list has been put on pause after initial plans to go into effect on July 1.
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New A.S. policy bars students from using its funds on BDS listed companies

The Senate passed a bill on June 5 prohibiting its funds from being used to purchase from companies on the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions list which went into effect on July 1.
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Meal swipe rollovers, donations, sharing are coming to campus this fall

UC Santa Barbara is launching a pilot meal swipes rollover, donation and sharing program in the fall quarter. A random sample of 10% of meal swipe holders will be able to opt into the program.
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A summer in UC News

University of California President Michael V. Drake to step down from his role, UC bans encampments this fall and the state withholds $25 million for UC to implement protest policy.
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UCSB faculty share concerns on website free speech policy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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