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UCSB begins renovation project of campus Music Building

The project is estimated to take a year to complete, after which the temporarily relocated bike racks in front of the Music Building will be returned to their original location.
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California approves County Housing Element Update, requires housing accommodations for Isla Vista, other unincorporated areas

This sixth cycle will require that the county accommodate 5,664 new housing units in the unincorporated parts of Santa Barbara county — including Isla Vista — by 2031.
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

Weekly goings-on in and around Isla Vista
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Students for Justice in Palestine organize informational meeting in solidarity with Palestine

Various members of the UCSB community filled the meeting site for the hour-long discussion.
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A week in UC student news

UCLA housing residents report bed bugs, ants upon move-in Several students living in Hedrick Summit, Weyburn Terrace and Levering Heights residential complexes at UC Los Angeles reported infestations ...
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UC acknowledges Newsom’s signing of bill to implement transfer student pilot program

The University of California Office of the President released a statement recognizing California Governor Gavin Newsom’s signing of AB 1291, which will create an Associate Degree for Transfer pilot ...
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Student Veterans of America fosters supportive community of veterans

Student Veterans of America provides a community for student veterans to find support, advice and friendship from other people of military backgrounds. Third-year physics doctoral student Crystal Kim ...
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EVPLA hosts back-to-school night event with local food, fashion vendors, live performances

From 5-8 p.m., several local food trucks and  jewelry and clothing vendors were stationed around the park at the event.
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UC Regents September 19-21 Meeting Recap

The Regents convened at UCLA on September 19-21.
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UCSB chosen to take part in C.H.I.P.S. and Science Act

$27 million will be awarded to the California Defense Ready Electronics and Microdevices Superhub that includes 15 other institutions alongside UCSB.
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New assembly bill streamlines financial aid for undocumented students

The new bill will allow undocumented students to submit one application to apply for university and become eligible for financial aid at once.
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First-ever UC Disaster Resilience Day pulls together leaders in the public, private and academia

The conference centered about resilience in light of recent natural disasters.
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S.E.A.L. hosts second annual Cultural Identities Fair

Student Engagement & Leadership hosted their second annual Cultural Identities Fair on Oct. 6. as an opportunity for cultural organizations and fraternities to recruit new members, put on performa...
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UCSB Jewish students organize rally, vigil in support of Israel

Members of the UC Santa Barbara Jewish community gathered on Monday for a vigil and rally in solidarity with Israel following the Oct. 7 launch of surprise attacks from Hamas — a militant group base...
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Vista point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

Weekly goings-on in and around Isla Vista.
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