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RCSGD, MENASA and MCC Host First QT API-SSWANA Cultural Potluck

One MENASA peer mentor said sharing food with one another is one of the most mindful ways groups can cultivate a cross-cultural exchange and foster community.
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IVRPD and Pacific Coast Land Design Discuss Plans To Renovate Greek Park

Community members identified Greek Park as the second-most priority for renovations — following Pardall Gardens — in a survey conducted by the Isla Vista Recreation and & Park District in early 20...
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73rd A.S. Senate Swearing-In Delayed

The 72nd Senate went into recess following their final May 18 meeting and did not officially adjourn.
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I.V. Voters to Vote on Variety of Candidates for June Primary Elections

For Santa Barbara County, representatives for Congress, California State Assembly and the second district supervisor are on the ballot.
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Admissions Data Show 5% Increase in Student Applications for UCSB

The Nexus obtained data on applicants from UC Santa Barbara’s 2022 admissions cycle from UCSB’s Media Relations Manager Kiki Reyes.
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UCSB’s Nikkei Student Union Hosts Its Second Annual Culture Night

The Nikkei Student Union (NSU) held Culture Night to spotlight Japanese-American heritage and culture through the various performances.
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Santa Ynez’s Lavender Living Fosters Community Amongst LGBTQIA+ Students at UCSB

The Lavender Living Learning Community (LLC) is located in the Gibraltar Village of Santa Ynez and is a new housing option that was established between 2017 and 2019.
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AIICRC Creates Community for American Indigenous Students at UCSB

The American Indian and Indigenous Cultural Resource Center (AIICRC) was one of the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Cultural Resource Centers created in the late 1990s.
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A.S. Senate Bill Proposes New “Friendship” Commission

The position would foster community between Associated Students executive offices
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UC Student News

A weekly recap of up-to-date UC News.
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Mauna Kea Protectors UCSB Calls for UC To Divest From TMT Project

Mauna Kea Protectors (MKP) UCSB was established approximately between 2017 and 2018 in light of the construction of the telescope.
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UCSA Reflects on Ambitious Slate of Lobbying for Student Needs

Three key budget asks are to serve marginalized and underserved communities, including $4 million for underground scholars programs, $5 million for undocumented students programs and $6 million for fo...
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UC Santa Barbara Plans To Close Campus Dental Clinic

The closure has been in the works for well over a year, according to SHS Executive Director Dr. Vejas Skripkus.
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Vista Point: Weekly Goings-on in and Around Isla Vista

Weekly events in and around Isla Vista.
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Campus Point: New and Exciting Research at UCSB

A look at breakthrough biofilters, ghost fishing, and greenhouse gas emission levels in China
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