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January 29, 2026

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Dionne & Cher, characters in the film 'Clueless' next to a fashion sketch of their costumes

How ‘Clueless’ used costumes to create its characters

The iconic looks for the 1995 classic comedy, created by costume designer Mona May, helped define a generation and solidified fashion as a key character in the story.

 

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An impala looks to the left with a snare around its neck

Researchers map Africa’s snaring crisis, calling for sustainable solutions

Tens of millions of snares are set across Africa annually, and at least tens of millions of kilograms — possibly more than 100 million kg — of wild meat go to waste every year due to snaring.

 

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Book stacks in UC Santa Barbara Library

How books helped make computers mainstream

In his new book “README,” Patrick McCray examines the essential role books played in familiarizing Americans with computers and helping move the technology from specialized research settings into everyday life.

 

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Dancers and musicians perform onstage

Germán Cornejo’s Tango After Dark

Sunday, February 1

Featuring a cadre of exceptional dancers, a powerhouse singer and a live band performing Astor Piazzolla’s revolutionary nuevo tango, this ensemble delivers a breathtaking, high-octane performance.

The book 'Refusing Sustainabilty' by Elana Resnick

Humanities Decanted

Thursday, February 5

Elana Resnick, assistant professor of anthropology, discusses her new book, “Refusing Sustainability: Race and Environmentalism in a Changing Europe,” with Dean of Social Sciences Charles Hale.

Men's basketball players oncourt

Men’s Basketball vs UC Irvine

Saturday, February 7

The Gauchos take on the Anteaters at the Thunderdome.

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