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Unmasking Isla Vista: Community Activism

The unrest and uncertainty brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic spurred an array of social movements.

Unmasking Isla Vista: Community Activism

This story first appeared at the Daily Nexus .

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Over the past year, the unrest and uncertainty brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic spurred an array of social movements. From university affairs to national events, the pandemic marked great social unrest, but in-person activism evolved to allow for social distancing in light of the added risks around gathering.