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A week in UC student news

January 21, 2026 by

UC workers’ unions announce strike vote, UCSD researchers aim to reduce liver transplant shortage and a deceased person was found near UC Berkeley housing. 
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UCSB fraternity, local organization hosts MLK walk

January 21, 2026 by

Fraternity and local organization hosted a MLK Jr. Day walk on Jan. 15 to honor the civil rights leader and his wife, activist Coretta Scott King. Several
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Senate condemns Deltopia noise ordinance, discusses ILP bike path

January 21, 2026 by

A.S. Senate formally condemned the county’s passing of the Deltopia noise ordinance and discussed the attainment of funding for the ILP bike path.
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Associated Students, local organizations advocate for immigrant rights

January 21, 2026 by and

A.S. hosted a “Protect Your Peers” week to raise awareness and provide resources on the rights of undocumented and international communities.
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Student Affairs petitions for ‘Save Student Services’ fee initiative

January 21, 2026 by

Student Affairs is petitioning for the “Save Student Services” fee. Students will vote to individually adjust 18 fees for inflation, as funding is at risk.
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Isla Vista resident arrested on child sexual abuse material charges

January 15, 2026 by

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 19-year-old Isla Vista resident on a misdemeanor charge related to child sexual abuse material on Jan. 8.
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Legal battle continues over local pipeline

January 15, 2026 by

Throughout the last month, several legal rulings have been made regarding local offshore oil pipelines, which Sable Offshore is trying to restart
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Student Fee Choice initiative aims to make A.S. fees optional

January 15, 2026 by

Student Fee Choice initiative aims to make the annual A.S. fee optional. Due to legal code, the initiative will not have a tangible impact on student fees. 
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A.S. S.A.G. mid-year check-in

January 15, 2026 by

The 2025-26 Associated Students Student Advocate General spoke with the Daily Nexus regarding her work supporting vulnerable student populations during fall quarter. Fourth-year sociology major Sydney...
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A.S. EVPLA mid-year check-in

January 15, 2026 by

EVPLA E.J. Raad has spent his fall quarter advocating against the proposed Deltopia noise ordinance and finishing the Rate My Landlord website.
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A.S. IVP mid-year check-in

January 15, 2026 by

A.S. IVP Enri Lala spent his fall quarter advocating for bike path construction, lagoon safety and managing the Senate. 
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A.S. President mid-year check-in

January 15, 2026 by

Associated Students President Le Anh Metzger focused on outreach and hosting community events during fall quarter.
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Antisemitic vandalism at Jewish fraternity

January 15, 2026 by

Alpha Epsilon Pi, a Jewish fraternity in Isla Vista whose members include UCSB students, was targeted by an incident of antisemitic vandalism on Jan. 10. 
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Senate modernizes payment system, appoints new attorney general

January 14, 2026 by

Senate modernized its payment system and appointed a new attorney general at its first meeting of winter quarter.
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

January 14, 2026 by

LGBTQ Staff & Faculty Collective hosts "Vision Boarding," Transfer Student Center hosts "Find a Minor Program!" and IHC hosts free screening of "Bugonia."
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