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UCSB lecturers hold UC-AFT union contract kickoff

February 26, 2026 by Noura Elkhatib

UCSB affiliated with the AC-AFT Local 1474 union marked the start of a new bargaining contract with UC administration on Feb. 19.
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

February 25, 2026 by Jack Dindia

Health & Wellness hosts "Sustainable Cooking," A.S. Take Back the Night and C.A.B. hosts "Hygiene Kit Making!" and IHC hosts free screening of "Eternity."
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Senate creates mobile food pantry, textbook grant program

February 25, 2026 by Wynne Bendell and Maria Basinger

Senate adopted legislation creating a mobile food pantry and textbook grant support program, and discussed support for increased marine protections.
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I.V. waste management updated after 30 years

February 25, 2026 by Levi Kauffman and Lucy Wellons

The SBC Board of Supervisors unanimously passed the amendments to trash services in I.V. at their Feb. 24 meeting, which will go into effect in July.
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Understanding the Flock camera near UCSB

February 25, 2026 by Michelle Cisneros

An automated license plate reader managed by Flock Safety has operated in front of UC Santa Barbara’s Santa Catalina Residence Hall for over a year.
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College of Engineering to offer new AI major

February 25, 2026 by Wynne Bendell

College of Engineering will offer a new AI major to a selection of incoming CS students starting fall 2026.
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I.V. Green aims to bring food security to the community

February 20, 2026 by Lola Hadley

The IV Green project, a seven-part gardening workshop series, was designed to combat food insecurity and to promote sustainability and community.
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Mobility Transport Program seeks permanent student fee

February 20, 2026 by Michelle Cisneros and Wynne Bendell

The Mobility Transport Program is seeking a permanent student fee to fund the program.
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Office of Ombuds provides confidential consultation in a range of difficult situations

February 20, 2026 by Iris Guo

The Office of the Ombuds provides confidential consultation services to all campus community members on issues related to the University.
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A.S. launches ‘Rate My Landlord’ website

February 20, 2026 by Jack Dindia

Associated Students launched their Rate My Landlord website on Feb. 6, allowing users to anonymously leave reviews for landlords in Isla Vista.
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A week in UC student news

February 19, 2026 by Michelle Cisneros

The DOJ drops appeal of court order blocking UCLA settlement, UC obtains more patents than any other university last year and missing UCB student is found dead.
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Sexual Responsibility Fair combats sex stigma

February 19, 2026 by Lola Hadley

UCSB students and community groups gathered to provide testing for sexually transmitted diseases on Feb. 13 as well as resources and sexual education.
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