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Former A.S. president sues UCSB for allegedly failing to respond to antisemitic harassment

In early December, former UCSB A.S. President Tessa Veksler issued a lawsuit against the University for allegedly failing to adequately address the harassment she faced.
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IVCSD elects new leadership, discusses plans for Deltopia alternative

The IVCSD Board of Directors elected its new president and vice president for the 2026 calendar year and discussed plans for the alternative event to Deltopia. 
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“People’s Hearing” addresses federal oil and gas leasing plan

The EDC hosted a “People’s Hearing” to discuss and raise awareness of the federal government’s plan to open the California coast to new offshore oil and gas development. 
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Isla Vista unincorporated: the community’s fight for cityhood

Isla Vista is considered an unincorporated community, meaning it is not an official city and falls under the jurisdiction of Santa Barbara County.
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

Los Curanderos hosts a fundraiser, OISS hosts "English Conversation Club" and TSC hosts "How to Navigate Student Housing."
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A week in UC student news

UC workers’ unions announce strike vote, UCSD researchers aim to reduce liver transplant shortage and a deceased person was found near UC Berkeley housing. 
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UCSB fraternity, local organization hosts MLK walk

Fraternity and local organization hosted a MLK Jr. Day walk on Jan. 15 to honor the civil rights leader and his wife, activist Coretta Scott King. Several
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Senate condemns Deltopia noise ordinance, discusses ILP bike path

A.S. Senate formally condemned the county’s passing of the Deltopia noise ordinance and discussed the attainment of funding for the ILP bike path.
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Associated Students, local organizations advocate for immigrant rights

A.S. hosted a “Protect Your Peers” week to raise awareness and provide resources on the rights of undocumented and international communities.
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Student Affairs petitions for ‘Save Student Services’ fee initiative

Student Affairs is petitioning for the “Save Student Services” fee. Students will vote to individually adjust 18 fees for inflation, as funding is at risk.
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Isla Vista resident arrested on child sexual abuse material charges

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 19-year-old Isla Vista resident on a misdemeanor charge related to child sexual abuse material on Jan. 8.
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Legal battle continues over local pipeline

Throughout the last month, several legal rulings have been made regarding local offshore oil pipelines, which Sable Offshore is trying to restart
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Student Fee Choice initiative aims to make A.S. fees optional

Student Fee Choice initiative aims to make the annual A.S. fee optional. Due to legal code, the initiative will not have a tangible impact on student fees. 
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A.S. S.A.G. mid-year check-in

The 2025-26 Associated Students Student Advocate General spoke with the Daily Nexus regarding her work supporting vulnerable student populations during fall quarter. Fourth-year sociology major Sydney...
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A.S. EVPLA mid-year check-in

EVPLA E.J. Raad has spent his fall quarter advocating against the proposed Deltopia noise ordinance and finishing the Rate My Landlord website.
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