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BLACK LIVES MATTER

On Saturday, UCSB students and Isla Vista residents gathered at Storke Tower to protest police brutality and the recent death of George Floyd. After community members voiced their thoughts and feelings, the protesters began their march across campus, the streets of Isla Vista, and windy paths towards Sands Beach. Many of these individuals held up signs and chanted to voice their frustrations and concerns to the surrounding community.

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Houseless in Isla Vista GRAEME JACKSON | Outgoing Photo Editor

“I’m not homeless, this is my home [I.V.]. What I actually am is houseless.” -J.R.

Isla Vista’s Ansiq’Oyo park hosts many houseless individuals in the Isla Vista community. (Pictured from left to right) Michael, Raffi, and Bruce sit in a circle discussing their personal histories and lives in Isla Vista.

Park Resident Bruce enjoys sharing cigarettes with his friends both new and old, while rem- iniscing on his days as a performer for the Isla Vista community.

The Isla Vista Free Box is a resource for mem- bers of the community to donate articles of clothing, books, and supplies for residents who may need them. Brian picked up his tye-dye shirt from the Isla Vista Free Box, crediting the resource for providing him and his friends with clean clothes.

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The Bottom adle Illustration by LAUREN LUNA | Incoming Campus Beat Reporter