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A week in UC student news

May 28, 2025 by

Department of Justice says it intends to sue UC over alleged antisemitism and the first human bladder transplant was operated at UCLA. 
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A.S. Executive and Senate swear in 76th cohort, contention ensues

May 28, 2025 by and

The 76th cohort of Associated Students executives and senators were sworn into office. Tensions began arising for the 75th Senates final reports.
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A week in UC student news

May 25, 2025 by

Governor Gavin Newsom reduces budget cuts to the UC in revised budget and UC Riverside prepares climate action plan.
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First-generation students remark on experience at UCSB

May 23, 2025 by

Glitter, paper, glue, plastic flowers and gems covered tables at the graduation cap decorating event celebrating first-generation students on May 14.
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I.V. Food Co-op increases fundraising goals

May 23, 2025 by

The Isla Vista Food Cooperative has increased its total fundraising goals for 2025 and 2026 to a sum of $1 million, cooperative board members said at an emergency town hall held over Zoom on May 15. 
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SJP holds vigil in remembrance of the 77th year of al-Nakba

May 23, 2025 by

UC Santa Barbara Students for Justice in Palestine held a vigil on May 15 in honor of the 77th Nakba Day.
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IVCSD debriefs community task force meeting

May 23, 2025 by

IVCSD debriefed the Isla Vista Safe meeting held on May 7 to find areas of improvement and ways to collaborate between local law enforcement.
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Sable announces pipeline restarting on anniversary of 2015 spill

May 22, 2025 by

Sable Offshore oil and gas company restarted oil production at the Santa Ynez Unit on May 15, according to a announcement the same day as the Refugio Beach oil spill anniversary.
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Term in Review: A.S. President Nayali Broadway

May 22, 2025 by

The 2024-25 A.S. President, Nayali Broadway, reflected on her past year in the office, particularly highlighting special projects.
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Term in Review: A.S. IVP Açúcar Pinto

May 22, 2025 by

2024-25 A.S. IVP Açúcar Pinto reflected on several projects accomplished over the academic year, amid roadblocks from administration.
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Term in Review: A.S. EVPLA Owen Meyers

May 22, 2025 by

EVPLA Owen Meyers completed his term for the 2024-2025 academic year, which focused on public interest and expanding UCIV and the Pardall Center.
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Term in Review: A.S. EVPSA Monica Mekhlouf

May 22, 2025 by

Monica Mekhlouf, the 2024-25 A.S. EVPSA, looked back on her time in office advocating for student needs and lobbying to University administration.
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Term in Review: A.S. S.A.G. Alvin Wang

May 22, 2025 by

Associated Students Student Advocate General Alvin Wang reflected on his term for the 2024-25 school year, highlighting basic needs initiatives he spearheaded and casework.
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

May 22, 2025 by

Gaucho Gaming is hosting “Cookie Run: Cookie Decorating Night” on Thursday, May 22, at 1 p.m in South Hall room 1430.
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Senate meeting cancelled due to insufficient quorum

May 21, 2025 by

The Associated Students 75th Senate did not hold an official meeting on May 14, due to only 12 out of 24 senators being present at the meeting. 
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