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Local Businesses in Isla Vista Speak on the Effects of COVID-19

May 26, 2021 by

Local restaurants have seen progression in their businesses between March 2020 — the beginning of the pandemic — to the present. 
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A.S. Senate To Discuss Divestment Resolution Tonight

May 26, 2021 by

Groups against divestment, such as Students Supporting Israel, and groups for divestment, like Students for Justice in Palestine, have urged members and supporters to speak at the Senate’s public fo...
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Few UCSB Campus Facilities Reopen in a Slow Return to Normalcy

May 25, 2021 by

For some, the re-openings are a reminder of what campus used to be, while for freshman and transfer students, the buildings are a new experience altogether.
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72nd Associated Students Senate and Executives Sworn In

May 24, 2021 by

Bee Schaefer, Internal Vice President, swore in the 72nd senate cohort and opened their first meeting, which began at 9:30 p.m. 
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A Timeline of COVID-19 in Isla Vista

May 24, 2021 by

One year and two months into the pandemic, the county and the university have begun easing restrictions and increasing in-person events.
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UCSB To Bring Current Freshman Back to Campus for 2nd Year Summer Program

May 24, 2021 by

Students will live in doubles, with mixers and discussion sections held in person.
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Shots Fired in I.V. Late Friday Night

May 23, 2021 by

Isla Vista Foot Patrol’s (IVFP) Community Resource Deputy Justin Schroeder said that the suspect shot their gun by 6631 Sueno Road.
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How the 2014 Isla Vista Tragedy Spurred Safety and Self-governance

May 23, 2021 by

Following the 2014 Isla Vista Tragedy, residents mourned the death of their community members, grappling with tragedy as the community dealt with how to provide safety for a community sullied by sense...
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Goleta Schools Return to In-person Instruction

May 23, 2021 by

The school district reopened after Santa Barbara County’s COVID-19 case rate remained below 25 cases per 100,000 residents for five consecutive days.
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A.S. Senate Vegetarian Bill Delayed After Critique and Controversy

May 22, 2021 by

The bill, authored by Senator Taylor Tait, was proposed as a way to promote sustainability and reduce the carbon footprint among students.
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Isla Vista “Mirror Bus Driver” Trial to Begin on July 28

May 21, 2021 by and

Coughlin pleaded not guilty to 17 felony charges on Oct. 2, 2020 during his arraignment.
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UCSB Reads and Arts & Lectures Holds Discussion With BLM Co-Founder Patrisse Cullors

May 20, 2021 by

 Cullors began her opening remarks by painting a picture of what an “abolitionist world” would look like in light of the recent trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
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STESA’s 2021 “Chocolate De Vine” Presents Me Too Founder Tarana Burke

May 20, 2021 by

Burke was the featured speaker at the STESA event, which occurred virtually over Zoom this year.
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Recap: May 7 Santa Barbara County COVID-19 Press Conference

May 20, 2021 by

Do-Reynoso said that SBCPHD has been working with UCSB to get out messaging that promotes student vaccinations.
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University, Community Organizations and Public Health Bring Vaccines to Isla Vista

May 20, 2021 by

Moving forward, UCSB will be offering weekly vaccination clinics on Thursdays from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm on May 20, May 27, June 3 and June 10.
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