Roughly 140 students, community members and staff gathered at Storke Lawn on Jan. 28 in solidarity with people affected by federal immigration enforcement.
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MCC hosted a housing discussion to inform on campus and I.V. housing options, housing resources and provide a space for open dialogue on housing affordability.
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Brimming with football references and medical analogies, former University of California President Michael V. Drake spoke at Campbell Hall on Jan. 22.
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Career Services hosts "Winter Networking Mixer," Women’s Center hosts "Feminist Book Club" and RCSGD hosts "QTLC Winter Carnival"
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UCIMM provides free immigration legal services to university community
UCIMM provides free immigration legal services with the goal of supporting the entire university community by expanding legal equity
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IVCSD seeks community input on Deltopia alternative event
IVCSD hosted a town hall community members to provide input on their upcoming alternative event to Deltopia, Isla Vista’s yearly unsanctioned street festival.
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Senate announces support for Gaucho Bucks integration, adopts AI policy
Senate formally announced support for the integration of Gaucho Bucks into student meal plans, adopted an Artificial Intelligence policy.
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Are we losing our democracy?
Kira Logan thinks we should ban guns, not books.
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The witch hunt for authenticity in modern media
Ethan Griffin believes audiences are hot and bothered about all the wrong things when it comes to the fiery romance of HBO Max’s new hit series “Heated Rivalry.”
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Sleep or study, and the big “If?”
Vida Wisham loves a nice long snooze the night before an exam and will not be caught in the library past 1 a.m.
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Young USWNT team builds chemistry in dominant 5-0 win at Santa Barbara
Following the United States women’s national soccer team’s match versus Chile, the Daily Nexus Sports team interviewed three players from USWNT in the mixed zone — Emma Sears, Trinity Rodman and...
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From framework to flow: USWNT executes Emma Hayes’ vision at Harder Stadium
Ahead of the United States women’s national soccer team’s return to Santa Barbara for the first time since 1991 for their match against Chile, Head Coach Emma Hayes met with the media to outline h...
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International showdown: the stars and stripes take over Harder Stadium
The United States women’s national soccer team faced off against Chile on a historic night in Santa Barbara. In their first ever international match on California’s Central Coast, Harder Stadium w...
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Looking East looks forward
The local Goleta band is set to release its debut album, "Break of the Day," on Jan. 23.
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Powerful pianists: Beethoven marathon at Granada Theatre
The Santa Barbara Symphony performed a weekend-long marathon of all five of Beethoven’s piano concertos at the Granada Theatre from Jan. 17-18.
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Geese: What’s all this honking about?
Geese returns to this melting pot of genres — post punk and art rock — with youthful chaos, earning them the title of “Gen Z’s first great American rock band.”
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Accelerating into the new year: UCSB Sherwin Group’s groundbreaking physics research
The physics department at UC Santa Barbara houses its own powerful particle accelerator that accelerates electrons to 99.4% of the speed of light: The Sherwin Group’s ability to produce short and po...
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Research in Review: UCSB’s December advancements
Jump into 2026 with a recap of UCSB's most recent research innovations.
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Sable Offshore is just one battle in a larger fight for environmental justice
The cause to stop Sable is a pursuit of sustainability — if restarted, the pipeline could double Santa Barbara County’s greenhouse gas emissions and likely result in an oil spill every two years. ...
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I.C.E. sees Instagram story, stops violence
After a year of escalated Immigrations and Customs Enforcement activity under the second Trump administration, including what critics call violent and undemocratic enforcement tactics Immigrations and...
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Midterms renamed to avoid triggering students
In response to growing numbers of students panicking at the mention of m*dterm ex*ms, members of the “Don’t Say It” club on UC Santa Barbara’s campus are trying to make a change.
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Cal Poly SLO, SDSU, high school students mourn Deltopia
Last week, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors voted to implement a 72-hour noise ordinance in Isla Vista on the weekend of April 4. This put an end to Del Playa Drive’s annual block party...
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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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In Photos | Youtopia Festival
Music filled the streets of Isla Vista on May 23 as Thriftopia wrapped up their school year events with one final festival — Youtopia. Sponsored by I.V. Community Services District and The Loop Apar...
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Baking and ballots: Ordinary grocery runs through a political lens
Friday morning, the day before my best friend’s 21st birthday, I realized I had no more flour. This is probably not a problem for someone who is celebrating their 21st, but for me, it was a pers...
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This two-ingredient Japanese cheesecake recipe is nothing to Bi-scoff at
When it comes to cooking, I am often a creature of simple mind: I see a viral, low-effort, low-stakes recipe, I go ahead and try it. This inclination has led me to some of the best (tanghulu, oh my) a...
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The best cookie In I.V.: Sweet Pete’s Treats
Pete Smith, better known as “Sweet Pete” by Isla Vista locals, opened up a cookie shop in September 2024. The shop is tucked inside one of Isla Vista’s most beloved restaurants: Sam’s To G...
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El arte que no muere: el regreso de el neón de vidrio y el negocio que lo mantiene vivo
En una era dominada por pantallas LED, anuncios digitales y diseños generados por computadora, pocos oficios tradicionales sobreviven con la misma fuerza y dedicación que los letreros de neón hecho...
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Opinión: ¿Por qué tener un novio es vergonzoso?
La semana pasada se popularizó un artículo de Vogue que fue escrito por Chante Joseph y publicado el 29 de octubre del 2025. Este artículo titulado ¿Es vergonzoso tener novio ahora? explica que te...
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La psicología en el estilo: como la ropa influye en la autopercepción
La ropa parece una decisión cotidiana sin mayor importancia, según numerosos estudios psicológicos sabemos que tiene un impacto profundo en cómo pensamos, sentimos y actuamos. No sólo comunica un...
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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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Peak hours, packed gym: UCSB Recreation Center busiest on weekday afternoons
Entrance data from 2016 to 2025 reveals weekly, quarterly and yearly patterns in visitor numbers at the Recreation Center.
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The Trumpiest part of Isla Vista: Subtle shifts right reflect national shift among young voters in 2024
Micah Littlepage breaks down Isla Vista's subtle shifts right between the 2020 and 2024 election.
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