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Lorax look-alikes ‘speak for the trees’

March 8, 2025 by

CALPIRG organized the event to get students to draft public comments for the United States Forest Service on the Wildfire Risk Reduction Project
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Let’s be blunt: Cannabis town hall

March 8, 2025 by

Professionals discuss the risks and benefits of cannabis-use, including its benefits for mental health and reducing stress
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Forum gives faculty insight on how to support undocumented students

March 8, 2025 by

Faculty Equity Advisors and Associate Deans of DEI hosted a forum on immigration, where faculty discussed ways to support undocumented students. 
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UCSB Drag Club brings community, glamor to campus

March 7, 2025 by

Members of UCSB's Drag Club put on their tallest wigs and most sequined gowns before heading out to perform at the Graduate Student Association Lounge — after completing their assignments and resear...
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Deltopia is ‘against the ethos of restorative justice,’ IVFP officer said in workshop

March 7, 2025 by

Local police stay firm in suspending the Restorative Justice Program, where certain citations can be waived through classes and community service, on Deltopia.
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Jewish Voice for Peace SB protests dance company’s performance for financial ties to Israel

March 7, 2025 by and

Jewish Voice for Peace protested an Israeli dance company's performance due to its financial backing from Israeli politicians, among other private sources.
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A week in UC News

March 6, 2025 by

UC Merced sees spike in application numbers The University of California had a slight decline overall in student applications according to preliminary application numbers for the fall 2025 term, but U...
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IVCSD opposes Sable Pipeline, discusses progress on health vending machine

March 6, 2025 by

IVCSD unanimously approved a resolution opposing the oil company Sable Offshore’s efforts to restart the Las Flores Pipeline System.
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

March 6, 2025 by

Health & Wellness is hosting “Stress Bake and Study Break” on Thursday, March 6, from 1-3 p.m. at the Student Resource Building (SRB) Multipurpose Room (MPR).
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‘Outstanding’ A.S. entities receive award, billiards referendum comes to blows in Senate

March 5, 2025 by and

The Associated Students 75th Senate created a mental health subcommittee, discussed billiards and bowling in Isla Vista and allocated funding for BCU Award recipients.
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Crown Collective hosts first ever pop-up, increases access to Black haircare products at UCSB

March 4, 2025 by

The Crown Collective, a UC Santa Barbara student-founded pop-up beauty supply business, hosted their first pop-up shop on Feb. 24 in front of the Student Resource Building.
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Campus service, patient care workers strike at Storke

March 4, 2025 by

Campus service and patient care workers took over Storke Tower from Feb. 26-27 in protest of the University of California’s “illegal” efforts to hold up contract negotiations.
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Community celebrates I.V. Food Co-op, I.V. grocery store at risk of bankruptcy

March 1, 2025 by and

The IV Food Co-Op has served the community since 1972. Now its at-risk of bankruptcy. Students told the Nexus what the co-op means to them.
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UC health clinicians, researchers, technicians lead two-day strike

March 1, 2025 by and

Joining over 20,000 workers across the system, UPTE CWA 9119 led a strike after accusing the university of bargaining their worker contracts in bad faith
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Bands, DJs compete for IVCSD Spring Festival performance spots

February 28, 2025 by

Bass was bumping at the Isla Vista Community Center as local artists showed their skills to secure performance spots at the Spring Festival.
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