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Students, Santa Barbarans, Local Politicians Participate in Women’s March for Reproductive Rights

State Senator Monique Limón congratulated high school- and college-aged marchers for being civically engaged and fighting for their rights. 
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UCPD Issues Two Timely Warnings Back-to-Back

Neither one of the survivors currently wishes to press charges, however, UCPD will keep the investigations open in the case that a survivor decides to press charges. 
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Students and County Residents March Against ExxonMobil’s New Oil Trucking Plan

The protestors marched through downtown Santa Barbara chanting, “No more Exxon, no more oil. Keep the carbon in the soil.”
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National Hispanic Heritage Month: A Celebration With La Santa Cecilia

The band is composed of Miguel “Oso” Ramirez on percussion, Jose “Pepe” Carlos on the guitar and accordion, Alex Bendaña on bass guitar and vocalist “La Marisoul.”
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Fall Course Crisis Adds Stress to Students as They Return to In-Person Instruction

In light of UCSB’s continuing course shortage, Stopple said the university is attempting to provide resources and advising for class registration to an unprecedented number of students on campus. 
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UCSB Ranked Among Top Schools in the Nation

UCSB's No. 5 ranking in U.S. News and World Report's 2022 ranking is one place higher than its No. 6 2021 ranking.
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IVCSD Plans Pop-Up Events in Downtown I.V. for Halloween 2021

This year, IVCSD is hoping to put on pop-up events in downtown I.V. near businesses like the Isla Vista Food Cooperative — away from residential areas — for community members to enjoy. 
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SBCC Student Faces Four Felony Charges of Sexual Assault

The student, Peyton Mcdonald, is scheduled to appear in court for a preliminary hearing on Oct. 25. 
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Students, Faculty, Community Members Organize Protest Over Housing Crisis

Student group UCSB 4 COLA protested UCSB’s housing crisis on Sept. 27, organizing over 40 students, faculty and local community members.
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Next Hearing Date for UCSB Student Charged with Sexual Assault Is Set

Arian Eteghaei is facing seven felony charges, one misdemeanor charge and two enhancements.
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Isla Vista 2014 Tragedy Influences Carbajal’s Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2021

U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal and Senator Dianne Feinstein introduced the Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2021 — legislation offering federal funding to states that adopt red flag laws. 
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UCSB Organizations Coordinate Response to Housing Crisis

UCSB 4 COLA has pivoted its focus to organizing a response to the housing crisis with the teacher assistant union, Santa Barbara United Auto Workers 2865 and Organize Isla Vista.
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IVCSD Resources for I.V. Residents and Students During 2021-22 School Year

The Isla Vista Community Services District provides community members with several resources in order to achieve their goal of improving the quality of life and infrastructure.
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A.S. Resources For Students During 2021-22 School Year

Together, these five branches of Associated Students (A.S.) student government provide services to assist UCSB students and the Isla Vista community. 
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Housing Shortage and COVID-19 Impact Leaves International Students Feeling Neglected

Insufficient housing options caused some international students to consider taking a gap quarter, especially as the university hasn't announced any plans to provide a remote option in the fall.
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