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SJP holds vigil, honors lives lost in Gaza

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

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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UCSB admissions increase over 10% from previous academic year

UC Santa Barbara admitted its largest class thus far with 53,259 first-year and transfer students for the 2025-26 academic year.
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Resource guide for sexual violence survivors

The Daily Nexus compiled a guide of local and university resources available to students and community members who are survivors of sexual violence. 
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Unconfirmed immigration agent attempts to identify Santa Catalina resident

According to staff members, an unconfirmed immigration official entered the Santa Catalina Residence Hall on Oct. 2.
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A.S. EVPSA summer update

The 2025-26 Associated Students External Vice President for Statewide Affairs Leiya Kadah prepared for the year by learning the intricacies of her position.
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A.S. IVP summer update

This summer, Associated Students Internal Vice President Enri Lala has been shaping the Senate into a project-focused institution. 
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A.S. President summer update

This summer, Associated Students President Le Anh Metzger focused on improving the association’s internal systems and laying the groundwork for her office. 
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A.S. EVPLA Summer Update

Throughout the summer, Associated Students’ 2025-26 External Vice President of Local Affairs E.J. Raad prepared for the upcoming academic year.
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A.S. S.A.G. Summer update

The Associated Students Student Advocate General Sydney Bivins plans to implement protections for undocumented students and improve access to student resources.
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Supervisor Capps checks in on rental inspection program

On a downcast September day, Second District Supervisor Laura Capps and several student representatives canvassed for the rental inspection program.
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Meal swipe rollovers, donations now available for all meal plan holders

After a decade of student advocacy, UC Santa Barbara’s meal swipe program will now allow students to rollover up to three unused meals per week.
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

OISS hosts "All Languages Language Exchange," CWC hosts filmmaker Miguel Coyula and Arts & Lectures hosts Samara Joy performance
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A week in UC student news

UC employees sue Trump over funding cuts, UC Berkeley shares 160 names with the federal government and UC researchers and public service professionals unionize.
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Turning Point chapter holds Charlie Kirk vigil

UC Santa Barbara’s Turning Point USA chapter held a vigil on Sept. 26 for Charlie Kirk.
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