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UCSB moving forward with faculty housing, lawsuit over Ocean Road records heightens

The projects include the controversial faculty and staff housing project Ocean Road. A lawsuit regarding documents on its progress will likely go to trial
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Students voice concerns over freshman parking pass restrictions

After Transportation and Parking Services updated its policies to prohibit on-campus parking passes for first-years, several students cited their need for the permits.
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A week in UC student news

UCLA medical school faces lawsuit alleging race-based admissions and students sign petition demanding UC Berkeley rehire lecturer and offer canceled class.
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

The Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity (RCSGD) is holding a Grad Student Coffee Hour on Thursday, May 15, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Graduate Student Association Lounge.
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Two pedestrians hit in Isla Vista vehicle collision

The women were lodged underneath the vehicle before emergency medical services arrived. One sustained "major injuries" and the other sustained "minor injuries."
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County board of supervisors unanimously approve I.V. Rental Housing Inspection Pilot Program

The rental inspection program will employ inspectors to check if units in Isla Vista are up to building and health code standards.
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Judicial Council disqualifies A.S. presidential candidate, two other cases adjudicated

Judicial Council cases concerning Associated Students senators and one executive regarding the Spring General Election have resulted in a presidential candidate's disqualification.
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A.S. election extended for third time after falling short of voter threshold

Voting for the Associated Students Spring General Elections has been extended for the third time due to voter turnout falling short of the necessary 20% to ratify the election.
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A week in UC student news

An ROTC instructor at UCLA joins a lawsuit against Trump over the military's transgender ban and over $800 million cut from local Berkeley organization grants
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UCSB Moot Court team members gain legal insights, place at nationals

Members of UCSB Moot Court qualified for the American Moot Court Association’s National Tournament earlier this year.
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A.S. election extended, insufficient voter turnout

Voting has been extended by three days for the Associated Students Spring General Election. Currently voter turnout is at 13.2%, falling short of the 20% necessary for ratification.
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Housing Co-op at financial risk, begins fundraising

The Santa Barbara Student Housing Cooperative’s longevity as affordable housing is at risk due to unexpected renovation costs, which have outpaced rental rate increases.
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TASA hosts annual night market, promotes community

The Taiwanese American Student Association hosted their 18th annual night market on May 3 in Storke Plaza.
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Local unions strike, show solidarity for May Day

Two unions representing service workers, health care employees and other University of California employees went on a systemwide strike on May 1.
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Annual Pardall Carnival draws crowds, Ferris wheel breaks down

Pardall Road was jam-packed with students and community members for the Isla Vista Community Relations Committee’s 15th annual Pardall Carnival on May 4.
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