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UC-wide union rallies for the UC to “break up” with Blackstone on Valentine’s Day, invest in affordable housing

February 22, 2024 by Lizzy Rager

Union workers and students at seven UC campuses called for the UC to “break up” with Blackstone — the largest commercial landlord in the U.S. — and promote more affordable housing options in t...
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

February 22, 2024 by Asumi Shuda

Weekly goings-on in and around Isla Vista.
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I.V. resident sues “college night” bus, Jump On The School Bus

February 22, 2024 by Asumi Shuda

The Santa Barbara County Superior Court case cites 10 clauses of action against Jump On The School Bus.
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County issues warnings for Del Playa properties ahead of storm

February 18, 2024 by Sindhu Ananthavel

The county is monitoring several properties on Del Playa due to bluff failure on the property or potential for bluff failure
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LA Times Columnist Gustavo Arellano receives Luis Leal Award for his journalistic work

February 18, 2024 by Grace Medecki

In his work, Arellano explores themes on racial marginalization, political activism and connection to one’s cultural identity.
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UC News

February 17, 2024 by Sindhu Ananthavel

A weekly recap of news highlights from the nine University of California campuses.
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Financial Crisis Response Team announces new housing resource

February 17, 2024 by Asumi Shuda

The Nexus will continue to report on this topic as more information becomes available.
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Year of the Dragon: Students celebrate Lunar New Year away from home

February 17, 2024 by Melody Xu

As the Year of the Dragon commenced last week with the onset of the Lunar New Year, UC Santa Barbara students reflected on how they celebrated the holiday away from home. Lunar New Year marks the begi...
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Gauchos Go Green hosts sustainable Valentine’s Day cardmaking

February 16, 2024 by Michael Zhang

Gauchos Go Green hosted a sustainable Valentine’s Day crafts session on Saturday, Feb. 10, at Sea Lookout Park. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., participants created cards using recycled arts and crafts su...
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EVPLA holds voter registration event in Isla Vista

February 16, 2024 by Devin Gowdy

The Associated Students Office of the External Vice President for Local Affairs hosted a voter registration event on Feb. 9 in the Isla Vista Community Center in preparation for election day on March ...
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SBCC student arrested in I.V. for robbery, assault

February 16, 2024 by Alex Levin

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Santa Barbara City College student on Sunday, Feb. 11, at 2:40 a.m. for robbery, conspiracy and assault causing great bodily injury. The perpetra...
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Family Literacy Program hosts its first Lunar New Year event

February 16, 2024 by Alissa Orozco

The Community Affairs Board Family Literacy Program hosted its first-ever Lunar New Year event for local K-12 students on Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Isla Vista Community Center. Family Literacy Progr...
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