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Senate announces support for Gaucho Bucks integration, adopts AI policy

January 28, 2026 by

Senate formally announced support for the integration of Gaucho Bucks into student meal plans, adopted an Artificial Intelligence policy.
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A week in UC student news

January 28, 2026 by

UCPD arrests man at UCLA after alleged anti-Muslim threat, UC Berkeley professor carries Olympic torch alongside service dog and UCSC researchers look into AI.
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Former UCSB student convicted of rape, battery

January 28, 2026 by

A jury found a former UC Santa Barbara student guilty of three counts related to sexual assault, battery and rape on Jan. 20.
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UCSB’s Persian Student Group holds rally for Iran

January 26, 2026 by

The UC Santa Barbara Persian Student Group held a rally for Iran at the Arbor on Jan. 14, and continued demonstrations throughout the week.
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EVPSA mid-year check-in

January 23, 2026 by

EVPSA Leiya Kadah spent her fall quarter advocating for undocumented students and navigated changes under the current federal administration.
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A.S. Bike Committee secures funding for ILP bike path

January 23, 2026 by

A.S. Bike Committee secured approximately $1.4 million for the construction of a bike path between the ILP and Library, with a tentative opening of Fall 2026.
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Former A.S. president sues UCSB for allegedly failing to respond to antisemitic harassment

January 23, 2026 by

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

January 22, 2026 by

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

January 22, 2026 by

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

January 22, 2026 by

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

January 21, 2026 by

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

January 21, 2026 by

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

January 21, 2026 by

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

January 21, 2026 by

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

January 21, 2026 by and

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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