College of Engineering will offer a new AI major to a selection of incoming CS students starting fall 2026.
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Trump administration sues UC over alleged antisemitism against employees and all UC campuses agree to send alerts for campus immigration enforcement activity.
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A.S. Judicial Council did not find IVP Enri Lala to be negligent in his duties of overseeing the honoraria process, according to its Feb. 17 decision.
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UC Santa Barbara Sustainability hosted a discussion panel on water safety in Goleta on Feb. 19 in collaboration with the Goleta Water District.
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UCSB lecturers hold UC-AFT union contract kickoff
UCSB affiliated with the AC-AFT Local 1474 union marked the start of a new bargaining contract with UC administration on Feb. 19.
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista
Health & Wellness hosts "Sustainable Cooking," A.S. Take Back the Night and C.A.B. hosts "Hygiene Kit Making!" and IHC hosts free screening of "Eternity."
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Senate creates mobile food pantry, textbook grant program
Senate adopted legislation creating a mobile food pantry and textbook grant support program, and discussed support for increased marine protections.
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#BenitoBowl: Bad Bunny’s halftime show & the power of joy as resistance
Anusha Singh has watched the halftime show on YouTube at least once a day since Feb. 8.
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Does Netflix need to make another Jane Austen adaptation?
Sophia Benito, English major and Austenite, does not see the point in continuous Jane Austen movie adaptations.
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Why is being a fangirl so hard?
Carly Rattner acquired BTS tickets, but at what cost?
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UCSB Women’s Basketball falters against the University of Hawai’i
The UC Santa Barbara women’s basketball team dropped a key game against the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa Rainbow Wāhine on Saturday, Feb. 21, in a heartbreaking 58-52 loss.
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Red-hot Matadors run wild at Thunderdome, take overtime win from Gaucho’s grasp
The UC Santa Barbara men’s basketball team fought down to the wire on Feb. 19 against the California State University, Northridge Matadors, but ultimately fell 85-83 in overtime after a rollercoaste...
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UCSB women’s basketball delivers rebound Valentine’s Day win against Cal Poly
The UC Santa Barbara women’s basketball team knocked off the California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Mustangs on Saturday, Feb. 14, in a well-rounded 63-54 win.
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SBIFF 2026: Closing night premiere of ‘Laundry’ — a devastating depiction of apartheid South Africa
The 41st annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival concluded with the U.S. premiere of "Laundry" on Feb. 14.
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SBIFF 2026: ‘Lovely Day’ is a chaotic drama full of hope
Philippe Falardeau’s French-Canadian feature film documents the unraveling of a happily-ever-after that can’t be over quickly enough.
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SBIFF 2026: Arlington Artist of the Year Kate Hudson joined by Gwyneth Paltrow
Kate Hudson was honored for her Academy Award-nominated performance in "Song Sung Blue," along with her prolific career.
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Simply Stated: How attachment styles direct your dating life
Romance has always been a hot topic of conversation: it seems you can’t go one family dinner without a relative asking, “So are you seeing anybody yet?” But with the rise of social media, the ps...
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Opinion – Love or addiction? The science behind dating apps
When algorithms drive our dopamine networks, the line between love and obsession is very thin.
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The R.E.E.F. petitions for a lock-in fee
After federal funding changes to UC Santa Barbara, a lock-in fee measure is necessary to support the Marine Science Institute's hub for research, education, and community.
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Student gets B+ on midterm, immediately confesses to cheating on girlfriend
In an incident that has left life science students shaken to their core and the rest of the student body virtually unsurprised, a student interrupted an EEMB 2 lecture on Monday to make an unexpected,...
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Inspired! Frat boy shoves his dirty fingers in my mouth
Last weekend in Isla Vista was like a movie. And by movie I mean “‘Wuthering Heights’” (2026).
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ASPB announces Deltopia alternative event: Bouncy house
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors voted to impose a 72-hour noise ordinance the weekend of Deltopia, the — formerly — largest annual college party in the country. After backlash from s...
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In Photos | Flowers of UCSB
The world is moving at a breakneck speed and so are many of us students, especially as we move into the second half of a less-than-forgiving winter quarter. It is with this fast pace that we often wal...
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In Photos | Isla Vista Halloween Pumpkin Patch Festival 2025
With colorful scenery and elaborate decorations, the annual Halloween Pumpkin Patch hosted by the Isla Vista Recreation and Park District is much more than what may appear on the surface: Featuring ap...
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In Photos | Welcome Back Concert 2025
Smino and IDK electrified Storke Plaza last week at UCSB’s annual Welcome Back Concert. The smaller crowd created an intimate vibe, giving both artists the chance to connect directly with fans. Stud...
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My first valentine
For as long as I can remember, my dad has given me and my sister each a rose (and my mother a bouquet, of course) every Valentine’s Day. The roses given each year are his way of trying to show us lo...
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A love letter to ‘Tiny’
Food has become the main way love moves through our small Isla Vista house. It lingers in the kitchen as a pot simmers on the stove or a cutting board dries by the sink. Food is simply our love langua...
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Baked cauliflower, easy & cheesy
Ovens have been a point of contention throughout my culinary exploits. I shudder to bake or broil, often sticking to the Pillsbury easy-bake chocolate chip cookies or assembling the dish for others to...
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El descubrimiento del siglo: se encuentra una ciudad entera en Perú más antigua que Machu Picchu
A tan solo cuatro horas de Lima, Perú, se encuentra una ciudad que recientemente ha sido descubierta por arqueólogos. Esta ciudad antigua de la civilización de Caral se encontraba perdida desde hac...
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Miss Universo y el Gran Negocio de la Belleza (Viva Bosch)
Adentrándonos ya a más de un mes de su reinado, la nativa tabasqueña Fátima Bosch, así como sus antecesoras, revela el gran poder del mercado de la belleza femenil a nivel mundial. Entre...
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Cuando la memoria se vuelve oro
En los últimos meses, los precios de las memorias RAM (Memoria de acceso aleatorio) han subido exageradamente, lo cual está afectando a los consumidores, ensambladores de PCs y fabricantes de dispos...
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Exploring the cost of renting in Isla Vista
The Nexus examined 789 unique units for rent during January 2026 to gain a clearer picture of renting costs in Isla Vista.
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Class times and locations at UCSB are shaped by capacity, policy and demand
When planning each quarter at UC Santa Barbara, the process of scheduling undergraduate courses begins months in advance.
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How UCSB’s Educational Opportunity Program bridges connections with incoming freshmen
Established in 1977, S.T.E.P.’s programming has a shared emphasis on academic preparation, personal growth and fostering connections with other students and EOP staff.
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