Folklórico dancers led the way as roughly 700 protestors marched demanding the abolition of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Feb. 4
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The man who was last seen with Liz Hamel claimed he saw her climb the San Rafael Residence Hall railing and fall three stories.
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Campus Advocacy, Resources & Education hosts "Seeds for Healthy Relationships," Women’s Center hosts "Feminist Book Club" and TSC hosts "Candy Gram Making."
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Senate discussed student fee waste and solutions, and IVCSD requested funding for the first step of achieving cityhood.
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Mexican-American author Julissa Arce receives UCSB Luis Leal Award
Author Julissa received the Luis Leal Award for Distinction in Chicano/Latino Literature on Feb. 4.
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New Indivisible I.V. chapter holds protest against I.C.E.
Isla Vista community members gathered to protest against I.C.E. This protest was the first demonstration held by the new Isla Vista chapter of Indivisible.
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Peaceful Pardall Gardens opens in I.V.
Around 50 community members celebrated the grand opening of the new Pardall Gardens on Jan. 29. The park features a stage, seating and a native plant station.
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Breaking up is hard to do … especially on Valentine’s Day
Stella Mullin used to believe Tom was right in “500 Days of Summer.” Now she agrees with Summer.
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Ask AJ: Super Bowl predictions
Kira Logan is currently spending all of her savings account on Super Bowl bets right now.
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El Partido de Bad Bunny: how Bad Bunny can introduce Latin culture to America
Caleb Chao breaks down Bad Bunny's upcoming Super Bowl performance and how it will be un BAILE INoLVIDABLE for everyone in America.
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UCSB women’s basketball drops thriller against UCSD in defensive back-and-forth battle
The UC Santa Barbara women’s basketball team fell to the UC San Diego Tritons on Thursday, Jan. 29, in a 52-49 low-scoring nail-biter. Both teams played stifling defense all game, but the Gauchos ...
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Gauchos vanquish Titans, extend win streak to 6
UC Santa Barbara is starting to string together wins when it matters, with their 83-69 win over the California State University, Fullerton Titans on Saturday, Jan. 31 giving them their sixth consecuti...
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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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SBIFF 2026: Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro receive Hammond Cinema Vanguard Award, with surprise presenter Paul Thomas Anderson
The film legends and “One Battle After Another” co-stars were honored for their unmatched achievements and contributions to film.
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SBIFF 2026: Teyana Taylor, Jacob Elordi and more honored with Virtuosos Award
Virtuosos is the most star-packed event of the festival, honoring eight rising stars who have made waves in the year’s film circuit.
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SBIFF 2026: Academy Award-nominated directors talk international features
Kleber Mendonça Filho (“The Secret Agent”), Jafar Panahi (“It Was Just an Accident”), Joachim Trier (“Sentimental Value”), Oliver Laxe (“Sirāt”) and Kaouther Ben Hania (“The Voice ...
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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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How to break up with your low-commitment, exclusive, no-labels situationship with benefits
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and with it often comes the realization that maybe you could be treating yourself better. Taken too many walks of shame recently? Maybe it’s time to ditch that ...
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C.A.P.S. opens sports betting division, overwhelmed after Super Bowl
UC Santa Barbara Counseling and Psychological Services (C.A.P.S.) opened the door to their newest service: support for failed sports gamblers on Feb. 9. C.A.P.S. counselors expect these services to be...
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Frat Looksmaxxer mistakes peptides for HRT
Each new year brings with it new health and fitness trends that begin to dominate every frat house, football field and Friday function. Whether it’s downing Joe Rogan brand protein powder or shoving...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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