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Isla Vista Boat Boys Clarify: “It was completely sailable”

May 13, 2021 by and

The two housemates, whose nautical adventure received wide media coverage, told the Nexus that they did not need rescuing.
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County, law enforcement, SBPHD, university use education-first based approach to students violating public health orders

May 12, 2021 by

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department and UCSB took to and endorsed an education-first model in response to large gatherings thrown by students.
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IVRPD Seeks Renovations to Children’s Park for First Time Since 1997

May 12, 2021 by

Some priorities for the park established from the community workshops include a nature-themed playground, more accessible pathways and trails, garden areas, new seating, new park amenities and more.
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“$900 now”: Young Democratic Socialists of America Holds Student March To Demand COVID-19 Relief Checks

May 10, 2021 by

The group of approximately 40 students and community organizers began their 2 p.m. march at Storke Tower before walking to Chancellor Henry T. Yang’s house.
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Term in Review: EVPLA Yasamin Salari

May 10, 2021 by

Salari said that some of her proudest moments during the term have been related to her office’s COVID-19 response.
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Term in Review: S.A.G. Sarah Danielzadeh

May 10, 2021 by

Danielzadeh noted that, ultimately, the role requires a great deal of empathy on behalf of other students and that it is one of the most important traits to have when holding the position.
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Term in Review: EVPSA Alia Sky

May 10, 2021 by

Despite remote hurdles and a difficult transition into office, Sky believes she was able to accomplish the pursuits she held while running for the position.
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Terms in Review: IVPs Tianna White and Catherine Flaherty

May 10, 2021 by

Given the unique challenges that White faced as IVP, she played the role with an adaptable nature that was necessary for a virtual school year, one in which she jumped from IVP to president and back.
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Terms in Review: A.S. Presidents Daevionne Beasley, Tianna White and Lea Toubian

May 10, 2021 by and

The 2020-21 presidential term was marked by three separate leadership changes — Daevionne Beasley, Tianna White and Lea Toubian.
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Students, Staff and Faculty Participate in Work Stoppage Day To Demand Cops Off Campus

May 8, 2021 by

Organized by the North American abolitionist coalition Cops off Campus, the Day of Refusal took place across the United States, including on several UC campuses and other universities.
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UCSB Hosts its First Mobile Vaccination Clinic

May 7, 2021 by

The event, held at Parking Lot 25, was part of a countywide effort to bring mobile vaccination clinics to communities around Santa Barbara, Van Do-Reynoso, the Santa Barbara County public health direc...
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UCSB Library Begins Four-Phase Plan of Reopening Study Spaces on Campus

May 6, 2021 by

Santa Barbara County is now in the orange tier in the COVID-19 reopening framework, allowing for greater seating capacity. 
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UCSB Students March in Remembrance of Victims of Police Brutality

May 5, 2021 by and

The students began the march with an open discussion at Storke Tower, then walked to Sea Lookout Park to hold a candlelight vigil.
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Recap: April 23 Santa Barbara County COVID-19 Press Conference

April 27, 2021 by

The COVID-19 case rate in Santa Barbara County has dropped by 41% in the last two weeks.
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Spring 2021 Commencement To Feature Virtual Keynote Address From Oprah Winfrey and In-Person “Grad Walk”

April 23, 2021 by

The “Grad Walk” will take place during the week of June 7 as an in-person event, Yang said in the email, during which graduates can walk across a stage as their names are announced.
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