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New ‘Barter 4 Better’ event in I.V. inspires circular economy

April 29, 2026 by , and

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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Juggling Club hosts 50th Annual Juggling Festival

April 24, 2026 by and

The Juggling Club hosted its annual Juggling Festival at Little Acorn Park from April 17 to 19, marking the 50th time it's been held.
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IVCSD ramps up parking compliance program

April 24, 2026 by and

Since February, two new Isla Vista Community Services District parking compliance ambassadors have begun patrolling local streets.
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A.S. Bike Shop initiative aims to use tires as sustainable energy

April 24, 2026 by and

More than 10,000 people bike to the University on a daily basis. Recently, students created the Tire Recovery Education and Diversion program (T.R.E.A.D.) as a solution.
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Students find their missed connections with automated website

April 24, 2026 by

IV Missed Connections was developed with the intention of helping students find their missed connections.
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I.V. Surfrider hosts first annual Environmental Short Film Festival

April 23, 2026 by

The Isla Vista chapter of Surfrider’s Rise Against Plastics committee hosted its first annual environmental short film festival on April 14.
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A week in UC student news

April 23, 2026 by

AFSCME announces an open-ended strike, a UC Davis student dies following a bike collision and historical Native American remains are found near UCB.
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Science Communication Club aims to combat climate anxiety

April 23, 2026 by

Members of the Science Communication Club at UC Santa Barbara gathered at the Career Center to discuss climate anxiety and courses of action on April 14. 
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Sable continues legal battle against local entities

April 23, 2026 by

A county judge upheld an injunction against the pipeline restart, with Sable subsequently announcing a separate lawsuit against Santa Barbara County.
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

April 22, 2026 by

RCSGD hosts "QT API-SSWANA Community Building," HC hosts screening of "Wuthering Heights" and MCC hosts "Building Accountable Communities."
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IVCSD debriefs Soltopia, previews I.V. Safe meeting

April 22, 2026 by and

The IVCSD debriefed the Soltopia music festival and discussed plans for their upcoming Isla Vista Safe meeting at its April 14 meeting. 
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Senate hears proposal for campus-wide security cameras

April 22, 2026 by and

The 76th Associated Students Senate considered a proposal to install security cameras across campus at its April 15 meeting. 
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Students react: Save Student Services

April 22, 2026 by

As part of the 2026 Associated Students spring election, UC Santa Barbara students are voting on the Save Student Services fee initiative.
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BWHC alleges discriminatory budget proposal, absent A.S. advisor

April 22, 2026 by

The A.S. Finance Committee gave its budget recommendation to every BCU for the 2026-27 academic year, to which the BWHC saw a 63% decrease in its annual budget.
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California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer hosts town hall

April 22, 2026 by

California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer brought heavy pockets and progressive policies to Santa Barbara in a town hall on April 15.
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