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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

May 15, 2025 by

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

May 14, 2025 by

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

May 14, 2025 by

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

May 13, 2025 by and

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

May 13, 2025 by

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

May 12, 2025 by

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

May 11, 2025 by

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

May 9, 2025 by

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

May 9, 2025 by

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

May 9, 2025 by

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

May 9, 2025 by

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

May 9, 2025 by

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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AIISA, AIICRC honor Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives at MCC

May 9, 2025 by

The American Indian and Indigenous Student Association and American Indian and Indigenous Cultural Resource Center commemorated Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Awareness Month.
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Cinco de Mayo concert celebrates Santa Barbara’s Latine community with dance

May 9, 2025 by

Folklórico performers dressed in vestuarios danced on stage as attendees watched from the grass at the Anisq’Oyo Park for IVRPD’s Cinco de Mayo concert on May 3. 
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IVCSD reviews budget cuts from UCSB

May 9, 2025 by

IVCSD consulted on reallocating the funds to their programs after receiving an update on UC Santa Barbara’s contribution to the district.
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