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Campus HSI initiatives persist despite loss in federal funding

October 15, 2025 by

Despite the loss of several federal funds, initiatives under UC Santa Barbara’s Hispanic-Serving Institution remain steadfast in their commitment to students.
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A week in UC student news

October 15, 2025 by

UC won five Nobel Prizes across three days, FDA approved clinical trial for UCLA heart regeneration drug and UCSD introduced artificial intelligence major.
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

October 15, 2025 by

The MultiCultural Center is hosting “Spiritual Care Club” and The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is hosting “La Feria de Bienvenida.”
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Investigation continues into stabbing on Del Playa

October 11, 2025 by

A fight took place on Del Playa Drive on Oct. 4, leading to two men being stabbed. According to a SBCSO press release, both men are expected to recover.
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UCSB welcomes Mony’s Taquería

October 10, 2025 by

Mony’s Taquería, a restaurant local to Santa Barbara, recently opened a new location in the University Center with a variety of bowls, burritos and tacos. 
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Campus organization set to host ‘Future Makers’ workshops for local students

October 9, 2025 by

Los Ingenieros and the California NanoSystems Institute are collaborating on a S.T.E.M. program to host local elementary and middle school students at UCSB.
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‘Jesus people cooking Jesus Burgers’: a look into Del Playa’s 20-year tradition

October 9, 2025 by

Since 2001, every Friday night at 6686 Del Playa Drive, Jesus Burgers has given out free burgers to anyone willing to wait from 10 p.m. to midnight.
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Sable announces alternative plan to resume oil production

October 9, 2025 by

Sable Offshore announced its plans to secure federal permits for an Offshore Storage and Treating Vessel facility that would allow it to resume oil production.
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Senate hears from BCU over mismanaged project, passes new legislation

October 8, 2025 by and

The 76th Associated Students Senate held a meeting on Oct. 1, during which they heard from a concerned organization over a mismanaged project.
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

October 8, 2025 by

Office of International Students & Scholars is hosting "English Conversation Club, Class Meeting with Lisa" and RCSGD is hosting "Fall QT Clothing Swap."
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A week in UC student news

October 8, 2025 by

Governor Newsom requested an “independent review” into the UC for sharing names with the Trump administration and UCLA regained suspended research grants.
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UCPD begins bike enforcement program, students to receive $40 fines

October 8, 2025 by

UC Santa Barbara and UC Police Department have began enforcing bike restrictions for students biking outside of designated bike paths by issuing citations. 
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Local Jewish organizations, synagogue, hold second vigil remembering victims of Oct. 7 attack

October 8, 2025 by

On the lawn below Storke Tower, around 80 people gathered for a vigil marking two years since the attack on Israel by the militant group Hamas on Oct. 7.
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SJP holds vigil, honors lives lost in Gaza

October 8, 2025 by

UC Santa Barbara Students for Justice in Palestine held a vigil on Oct. 7 to honor and remember the lives of Palestinians killed in Gaza.
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State Senate bill provision targets unpopular Santa Barbara housing project

October 3, 2025 by

A recently approved Senate bill backed by Santa Barbara Senator Monique Limón has come under scrutiny for a provision that targets an unpopular housing project.
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