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UCSB Student Dies on Sigma Nu Trip; Fraternity Suspended for Holding “Unsanctioned Event”

On May 21, Michalski and his fraternity brothers were in Running Springs when Michalski fell and “sustained severe injuries.” Michalski died on May 25 at the Loma Linda Medical Center.
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UC-AFT Lecturers Holds Informational Pickets Across UC Campuses for Better Job Security and Pay

The union has been trying to renegotiate lecturer contracts for over three and a half years, arguing that the lack of job security and low salaries are unfair.
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Proposal To Turn Platform Holly Into a “Green Lighthouse” Gathers Community Support

The proposal outlines a transformation of the platform into a lighthouse that simultaneously mitigates oil seepage and promotes aquaculture.
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Altercation at Freebirds Leads to Serious Injury

According to Isla Vista Foot Patrol (IVFP) Community Resource Deputy Justin Schroeder, the two individuals were friends who began “play fight[ing]” at Freebirds.
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UCPD Issues Timely Warning for Oct. 9 Aggravated Sexual Assault

According to the timely warning, multiple individuals prevented the survivor from leaving a room, took her phone and gave her an unknown beverage.
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Assistant Professor and Researcher Earns Harold J. Plous Award

The Harold J. Plous award is the highest honor a junior faculty member at UCSB can receive from the College of Letters and Science, recognizing awardees for outstanding performance and promise. 
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LIVE UPDATES: County in State of Emergency For Alisal Fire

The fire remains 20 miles away from UC Santa Barbara.
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Bill’s Bus Needs Your Help

Due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Bill’s Bus was forced to stop operations in March 2020.
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UCSB Student Esmeralda Quintero-Cubillan Holds EVPSA, UCSA and RA Positions

As Quintero-Cubillan recounts, their basic needs advocacy work as a senator and as EVPSA was and is not just political, but extremely personal.
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Oldest University Center Food Vendor Celebrates 30 Years

Now, 30 years later, Gaum’s stand is a cherished member of the Arbor, bringing business, success and lasting memories. 
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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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