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Your Brain on Art: A Dancer's POV
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Jack Harwood made history in 2023 when he became the first male Spirit of Fiesta in 99 years of Old Spanish Days Fiesta, Santa Barbara's largest event of the year. He recently returned from Spain where he studied Flamenco and other traditional dance styles. Jack spoke with KCSB's Jennifer Zwigl about his experience at Fiesta and the way dance influ…
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The Backfiles: The Gaza Strip, Then and Now
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Rosie Bultman examines archival interviews with filmmakers Paul Lynch and Will Thomas and Rachel Corrie’s Parents. Also, a glimpse into Gaza courtesy of interviews with Ossama Badwan and Motasem MohammedPar KCSB News
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The Backfiles: What Ali Abunimah Can Teach Us
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Rosie Bultman discusses an archive of No Alibis by Elizabeth Robinson and Avery Gordon featuring Ali Abunimah from 2004, and analyzes Abunimah’s current coverage of Palestine on The Electronic IntifadaPar KCSB News
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The Backfiles: Serene Seikaly On Palestine, Edward Said, And More
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Rosie Bultman and Ryfah Shamak interview history professor Sherene Seikaly about Edward Said, palestinian politics, and her experience as an academic activistPar KCSB News
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The Backfiles: An Introduction To Edward Said
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Rosie Bultman and Ryfah Shamak give you the best of an 1989 Edward Said speechPar KCSB News
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The Backfiles: A Conversation About Zionism with Avery Zinner
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Rosie Bultman and fellow student Avery Zinner discuss Zionism and current campus politics around Israel and PalestinePar KCSB News
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The Backfiles: Reflections on Palestinian Poetry by Naomi Shihab Nye
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Rosie Bultman discusses poetry by Naomi Shihab Nye how art can help us understand the genocide in PalestinePar KCSB News
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The Backfiles: Rabbis For Peace In Palestine With Rabbi Cat Zavis
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Rosie Bultman interviews Rabbi Cat Zavis about a 2003 speech by Rabbi Michael Lerner, and what it means to be a Rabbi for CeasefirePar KCSB News
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The Backfiles: Politics And Torture With Lisa Hajjar
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Rosie Bultman and Ryfah Shamak interview Sociology Professor Lisa Hajjar about her UCSB talk on Palestine in 2003, and how her research on torture informs her understanding of the Palestinian conditionPar KCSB News
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The Backfiles: Has Anything Changed? With Raja Shehadeh
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Rosie and acclaimed Palestinian human rights lawyer Raja Shehadeh discuss a speech that he gave at UCSB back in 2002, his writing, and current events in PalestinePar KCSB News
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The Backfiles: Reporting Truthfully With Elizabeth Robinson
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Rosie Bultman and Elizabeth Robinson discuss the philosophies of news reporting, politics in the Middle East and Palestine, and where the media has failed us.Par KCSB News
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Inside IV: Remembering the 10th Anniversary of the Isla Vista Tragedy
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Remembering the victims of the Isla Vista tragedy on the tenth anniversary of the deaths of six students. Tune in to find out how the community honored their memories. Hosted by KCSB's Clarissa Hom.Par KCSB News
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Santa Barbara UAW 2865, the union under UAW 4811 which represents TAs, readers, and tutors at UCSB, held a pre-strike rally which drew around a hundred members and supporters this past Thursday, May 23, 2024, to show the UC they were strike ready and to stand in solidarity with UCs who were called to go on strike. KCSB's Zoha Malik has the story.…
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After the rise of vehicular homelessness across California, and in Santa Barbara, the state has provided a grant to move people living in cars from the streets to the parking lots which would then be transferred to housing. KCSB’s Nathan Luna has more information on what the grant will provide.Par KCSB News
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On May 8th, Santa Barbara City College unveiled their “Chumash Signage Project”. Ray Briare has more.Par KCSB News
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California Highway Patrol Appears to Act Against Training by Aiming Weapons at Protesters in UCLA
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A review by CalMatters finds that California Highway Patrol officers appeared to aim less-lethal weapons at the heads of non-threatening pro-Palestine protesters and fire them into crowds at UCLA, despite this action going against their training. KCSB’s El Messerschmitt explains instances in which officers were in violation of protocol.…
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The Supreme Court’s decision not to hear a case means that the nonviolent protest organizers are liable for illegal actions committed by the attendee, even if the protest leader did not intend to the act by a third party. KCSB’s Lena Cen explains.Par KCSB News
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The NOAA is a climate and weather agency working to publicly deliver climate information. Climate experts fear and respond to Donald Trump's hopes to privatize and restructure the agency. KCSB's Brandon Yi has the story.Par KCSB News
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UAW 4811 Approves Stand Up Strike - An Interview With the UAW Chair at UCSB
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Following the shutdown of multiple pro-Palestine encampments and violence between protestors and counter protesters in the UCs, UAW 4811 - the union representing TAs, researchers, postdocs, readers and graders - passed a strike authorization vote on May 15th. So far, UC Santa Cruz has begun striking. KCSB's Annabelle Hurst and Devon Szalva talk to …
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The AS Senate passed new legislation addressing some organizations' accumulated funds. KCSB’s Joyce Chi recaps the bill and the reactions from some campus groups.Par KCSB News
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The families of hostages have been waiting 7 months since October 7th for their loved ones to be returned. Families are upset with how Netanyahu has placed priority on destroying Hamas rather than making negotiations for the hostages’ safety. This includes Benny Gantz, a member of Israel’s war cabinet who has threatened to leave if Netanyahu doesn’…
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In commemoration of the 76th anniversary of Nakba, UCSB Students for Justice in Palestine held a vigil on the Chemistry Lawn at the UCSB Liberated Zone. KCSB’s Mario Fuentes-Godinez recaps the vigil, and explains the historical significance and ongoing nature of the Nakba.(Photo credit: Ashley Segat/KCSB News)…
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Interview with Koegel Autism Center's Clinical Director On the Neurodivergent Mind (Short Ver.)
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The CDC finds that 1 percent of the world’s population has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. To learn more about this, KCSB's Ashley Segat spoke with Anna Krasno, the Clinical Director of the Koegel Autism Venter at UCSB to learn more.Par KCSB News
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Interview with Koegel Autism Center's Clinical Director On the Neurodivergent Mind (Full Ver.)
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The CDC finds that 1 percent of the world’s population has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. To learn more about this, KCSB New's Ashley Segat spoke with Anna Krasno, the Clinical Director of the Autism Center at the Koegel Autism center at UCSB to learn more.Par KCSB News
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As Metropolitan Theatres face extreme financial struggles, the future of Santa Barbara’s Fiesta 5 location is up in the air. However, The Santa Barbara International Film Festival may be a potential lease transfer opportunity. KCSB's Ginger Thomas has more.Par KCSB News
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An abortion clinic in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles was barred from opening, a surprising occurrence in an area that is considered to be pro-choice. American chemical company DuPont was looking to open a clinic in the Beverly Hills area, but their lease was denied, and a court battle ensued. Devon Szalva with KCSB News has the story.…
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California jails are holding thousands of fewer people but death rates are at historic highs. KCSB’s Naya Reyes has the story.Par KCSB News
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Inside IV: Asian Mental Health + IV Bike Improvements + More
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KCSB's Elizabeth Truong and Brandon Yi explore mental health in the Asian American population in Isla Vista and among the UCSB campus community in a conversation with Professor Erin Ninh and author Mimi Khúc, who led a mental health workshop hosted at UCSB’s Asian Resource Center. Plus, hear from Isla Vista’s new representative in Associated Studen…
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A Conversation With UCSB Students For Electoral Reform
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This spring, UCSB Students for Electoral Reform was formed on campus. The organization is the first campus chapter of Californians for Electoral Reform, and advocates for rank choice voting in California. KCSB's Annabelle Hurst spoke with founding members Isabelle Benetti and Jeanne Broome to learn more.…
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Universities including Columbia and UCLA have set up encampments for Palestine, demanding university divestment, which has resulted in police backlash, violence and arrests. Campuses throughout the country have continued launching encampments, especially among other UC campuses. KCSB's Kelly Darroch recaps the encampments and the responses.…
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UCSB Doctoral Student Charlene Macharia Starts 40 Day Fast in Support of Pro-Palestine Encampment
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UCSB doctoral student Charlene Macharia sent an email to UCSB stakeholders about their representation of students as climate campus intensifies. Macharia discusses topics such as divestment as she expressses support with the Gaza solidarity encampment and other student organizations. KCSB's Ashley Segat explains the content of her past two emails.…
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As student protests against the war on Gaza grow, so are calls for Divestment. KCSB's Annabelle Hurst talks about what university divestment is, and student calls for divestment.Par KCSB News
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KCSB's Zoha Malik highlights important updates on UCSB's Gaza solidarity encampment.Par KCSB News
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Pomona College faculty voted for divestment, less than one month after the April 5th Pro-Palestine demonstrations that resulted in the arrest of 20 protestors. Two Pro-Israel organizations, the Brandeis Center and ADL, have responded. KCSB’s Mario Fuentes-Godinez has the story.Par KCSB News
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An Arizona rancher fires an AK-47 at men crossing his property. He is tried for murder. Arizona Republicans pass a bill to make that shooting perfectly legal. KCSB's Ray Briare has the story.Par KCSB News
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Santa Barbara City Council Approves Cap on Annual Cruise Ship Visits; Environmental Group Reacts
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After two years of discussion, the Santa Barbara City Council voted to cap the number of cruise ships visiting Santa Barbara annually, and to prioritize ships with anti-pollution technology and strong environmental compliance records. Santa Barbara ChannelKeeper, alongside other local environmental groups, played an important role in discussions le…
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The Kent State Massacre occurred during on-campus protests for America's involvement in the Vietnam War, during which the Ohio National Guard killed 4 students, and triggered nationwide protests and further political divides. KCSB’s Emily Kimmel recaps what happened in light of nationwide college protests.…
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Law Enforcement Oversight Board Executive Resigns After Record High Deaths in San Diego County Jails
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After showing support for a bill in favor of a monitor to inspect jails more, San Diego County’s Paul Parker has resigned. KCSB’s Nathan Luna has more information behind the resignation.Par KCSB News
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Journalist Brian Barth On $100 Million Corporate Gain Through Clearing California's Homeless Camps
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KCSB's Ginger Thomas speaks with Brian Barth, a Bay Area journalist who has become invested in the unhoused community. He explains the risks of corporations immensely profiting from clearing homeless camps, and how we must alter the system to see any improvements.Par KCSB News
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Inside IV: Your Brain on Art Author Interview 2024 UCSB Reads
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Authors, Ivy Ross and Susan Magsamen show the healing nature of art through their book, Your Brain on Art. This is the 2024 UCSB Reads book selection. Through their experiences with hardware design, neuroscience, and intuition for the arts, the two authors bridge the gap between the world and another medium of healing and understanding the world. I…
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At least 115 tents have been set up as part of an anti-war encampment outside the UCSB Library. KCSB's Joyce Chi recounts what we know so far about the Gaza Solidarity Encampment. (NOTE: This story was aired on Monday, May 6.)Par KCSB News
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UCSB faculty, researchers, workers, and students held a rally to demand the university breaks ties with military funding, among other demands, on Wednesday, May 1. KCSB’s Zoha Malik has the story.Par KCSB News
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UCSB's AS Senate passed a resolution to condemn the Israeli Government’s and the Israeli Defense Forces' dehumanization of Palestinians this past Wednesday, May 1, after lengthy discussion among Senators and public forum. KCSB's Zoha Malik has the story.Par KCSB News
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Calls for UC Santa Barbara’s divestment from defense contractors reignited on April 25, as pro-Palestinian protestors held a day-long teach-in at the Student Resource Building. KCSB’s Joyce Chi explains what the protest was like.Par KCSB News
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KCSB's Joyce Chi recaps the results of the 2024 AS election.Visit elections.as.ucsb.edu for the full list of results.Par KCSB News
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A ballot initiative for restricting the rights of transgender youth had its name change denied by a judge after changed by the California Attorney General. KCSB’s El Messerschmitt explains what the initiative is as well as the reactions against the name change.Par KCSB News
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An 1864 law that criminalizes essentially all abortions was originally ruled enforceable in the state of Arizona. However, the state legislature just repealed the ban, with two Republicans joining Democrats to do so. Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs is set to approve this repeal. Regardless, this highly divisive issue is creating an advantage for th…
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Parts of Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner are at stake. Important decisions will need to made to save it. KCSB's Max Tu has more on the story.Par KCSB News
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CoastSnap, the app where the public submits photos to track coastlines, has recently been introduced in California. KCSB's Devon Szalva talks to Kyle Emery, UCSB professor of Marine Science, about how it works.Par KCSB News
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