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SBCC Student Faces Four Felony Charges of Sexual Assault

September 30, 2021 by

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

September 30, 2021 by

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

September 29, 2021 by

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

September 29, 2021 by

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

September 27, 2021 by and

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

September 27, 2021 by

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

September 27, 2021 by

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

September 25, 2021 by and

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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California Governor Appoints New University of California Regent: Jose Hernández

September 25, 2021 by

As a UC Regent, Hernández wants to make education affordable and accessible since families who want to send their children to college often face large expenses. 
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New Student-Regent Designate Marlenee Blas Pedral

September 25, 2021 by

Blas Pedral did her undergraduate education at UCSB as a first-generation student and global studies major, where she co-founded an A.S. political party called the Democratic Process Party. 
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New State Program Allocates $500 Million To Aid With Student Housing

September 24, 2021 by

The bill has been passed through the state legislature and now awaits Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature.
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New Civic Engagement Scholars Program Seeks To Provide Accessible Route for Student Activism

September 24, 2021 by

Officially titled “Seminar in Civic Engagement and Deliberative Democracy,” courses RS 188 A, B and C seek to provide a pathway for student activism across all three quarters.
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UCSB Sets COVID-19 Protocols Beginning Fall Quarter 2021

September 24, 2021 by

The university has set a series of COVID-19 protocols that students must follow to access campus resources and buildings beginning Fall Quarter 2021. 
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SBSO Receives $97,000 Grant to Address and Reduce Alcohol-Related Crimes in I.V. and Goleta

September 23, 2021 by

According to a press release from the sheriff’s office, the money will primarily be used to address alcohol-related incidents in both Isla Vista and Goleta. 
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Four UCSB Sororities Placed on Interim Suspension Following Hazing Allegations

September 23, 2021 by

According to UCSB spokesperson Andrea Estrada, “multiple Greek organization houses were placed on suspension recently in connection with allegations related to hazing.”
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