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State fire marshal sued over Sable pipeline, legal battle presses on

Several Santa Barbara environmental groups sued the State Fire Marshal last week over a waiver issued to Sable in December 2024.
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Dan Siddiqui for President

The Daily Nexus endorses third-year political science and philosophy double major Daniyal “Dan” Siddiqui as the next Associated Students President.
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Enri Lala for Internal Vice President

The Daily Nexus endorses unopposed third-year history and global studies double major Enri Lala for Internal Vice President.
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E.J. Raad for External Vice President for Local Affairs

The Daily Nexus endorses second-year political science major E.J. Raad for External Vice President for Local Affairs.
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Leiya Kadah for External Vice President for Statewide Affairs

The Daily Nexus endorses unopposed fourth-year psychological & brain sciences major Leiya Kadah for External Vice President for Statewide Affairs.
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Sydney Bivins for Student Advocate General

The Daily Nexus endorses unopposed third-year psychological & brain sciences major Sydney Bivins for Student Advocate General.
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Senate approves funding for snack stations, discusses Armenian Genocide recognition

The Senate passed a resolution to transfer over $50,000 to the A.S. Food Bank and heard a request from Armenian campus groups to remember the Armenian Genocide.
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A.S. spring election delayed indefinitely, election interference case ongoing

The A.S. spring quarter general election, initially set to open Tuesday morning, has been postponed indefinitely following a case opened April 19 regarding electoral interference in the senate
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Several housing developments in progress in Isla Vista, county officials say

The Isla Vista Community Services District and Isla Vista Recreation & Park District hosted a town hall on April 11 to discuss 48 ongoing Isla Vista housing developments.
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IVRPD hosts ‘Peaceful Pardall’ ground-breaking ceremony

IVRPD celebrated breaking ground for the first time in 20 years in front of the prospective “Peaceful Pardall” park on April 11, marking the start of the park’s awaited reconstruction.
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Construction to ramp up on San Benito student housing project

The San Benito Housing project will see construction ramp up for the remainder of Spring Quarter 2025, following approval from the California Coastal Commission on April 10.
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Third annual Queer Fest uplifts queer vendors and organizations

Highlighting the queer community in Isla Vista and UC Santa Barbara, vendors and LGBTQIA+ organizations set up tables at Little Acorn Park on April 12 for the third annual Queer Fest.
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Queens from Santa Barbara, ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ winners stun at UCSB drag show

Drag queen Coco D Baucherry opened the night yelling into a microphone, “What’s up bitch!” on April 12. “Fuck you bitch!” the audience of nearly 800 students and staff yelled back.
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Students spread joy and colors in Holi celebration

Indus held its Holi celebration in Little Acorn Park on April 13. Participants' clothing was coated in bright pink, green and blue powder for the annual festival of colors.
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‘Queer Prom’ creates space for celebration of queer unity and belonging

The Associated Students Trans & Queer Commission's second annual Queer Prom was held on April 11, hosted as part of TQC’s UCSB Pride Week.
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