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Term in Review: A.S. EVPLA E.J. Raad

May 1, 2026 by Jack Dindia

EVPLA E.J. Raad is nearing the end of his 2025-26 term, where he focused on preventing the Deltopia noise ordinance and addressing housing insecurity.
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Biweekly I.C.E. Sighting Report

May 1, 2026 by Lucy Wellons

Information is primarily sourced from community alerts from the 805UndocuFund. A full map of I.C.E. sightings can be found on the Daily Nexus website.
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A week in UC student news

April 30, 2026 by Michelle Cisneros

Two people are found dead near UC Berkeley, UC Merced is found to be sharing license plate data and a Senate committee passes a research funding bill.
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UCSB organizations celebrate first UCSB Earth Month

April 30, 2026 by Lola Hadley and Gabriel Welch

On Jan. 28, 1969, an offshore drilling rig operated by Union Oil burst due to extreme pressure underwater off the Santa Barbara coast.
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Student side hustles promote creativity and connection

April 30, 2026 by Julia Sanabria

Beyond their academic and extracurricular commitments, several UC Santa Barbara students have started their own businesses. Campus dormitories and Isla Vista apartments house a myriad of nail technici...
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Student-developed app provides meals at lower costs

April 30, 2026 by Marissa Macher and Nathan Friedman

Students developed the OrtegaEats app, which allows students to sell their unused swipes and those without meal plans to purchase a meal at a lower cost.
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Student club brings laughs to campus

April 30, 2026 by Gabriel Welch

UC Santa Barbara’s comedy club, Laughology, hosted its largest show of the year at Campbell Hall on April 19.
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Senate hears BWHC concerns, proposes student housing at Centennial House site

April 29, 2026 by Jack Dindia and Wynne Bendell

The 76th A.S. Senate heard concerns from the Black Women’s Health Collaborative over a significant proposed budget cut and alleged anti-Blackness within A.S.
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

April 29, 2026 by Jack Dindia

TSC hosts "Coffee & Community," A.S. Media Center hosts "Writing for TV & Film" and RCSGD hosts "Drag Club Interest Meeting."
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Students take a midterm break at Chi-Chella

April 29, 2026 by Sanjana Lingam

The Residential Housing Association Council of San Miguel, San Nicolas, Santa Cruz, Anacapa and Santa Rosa halls came together to host their annual Chi-Chella.
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TASA’s annual night market promotes community for all

April 29, 2026 by Julia Sanabria

The Taiwanese American Student Association held its annual Night Market on April 24.
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A.S. brings local bands to campus

April 29, 2026 by Elijah Obando

The IVP office held I.V. Underground, a community-focused event that brought local bands to the University Center lawn on April 23.
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New ‘Barter 4 Better’ event in I.V. inspires circular economy

April 29, 2026 by Mavis Holley, Yogita Sharma and Ramona Jacobson

Students and community members gathered at Trigo-Pasado Park to share items and knowledge as part of the first-ever "Barter 4 Better" trading event on April 19.
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