University Urged To Fix Not-So-Eternal Flame

David Williams arrived on the south lawn of Buchanan Hall Wednesday afternoon to ceremoniously light UCSB’s Eternal Flame — meant to be a symbol of peace between nations — but found the flame co...
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UCSB Anscombe Society Hosts Event Debating Constitutional Right of Same-Sex Marriage

The UCSB Anscombe Society, an organization advocating against same-sex marriage, hosted a debate titled “After Obergefell: The Impact on Marriage and Religious Liberty” Thursday night in the Psych...
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A.S. Funds Alternative Graduation, Culture Clubs, More

The Associated Students Finance and Business Committee (A.S. F&B) met Monday in the UCen State Street Room to discuss funding requests from 11 campus organizations.
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Brainstorm for the Rainstorm

As UCSB students walked to class this morning clad in rubber boots and rain jackets and carrying umbrellas for extra measure, they took a look around at their fellow Gauchos. The look on everyone’s ...
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Governor Brown Welcomes Vetted Syrian Refugees into California

California Gov. Jerry Brown said on Monday that he would continue to welcome vetted Syrian refugees into the state as part of President Barack Obama’s plan. In September, Obama’s administra...
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Former World Chess Champion, Russian Political Activist Speaks on ‘Enemies of the Free World’

Former World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov discussed his experience leading the pro-democracy movement against Russian president Vladimir Putin in a lecture titled “Winter is Coming: Why Vladimir Pu...
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UCSB Alcohol and Drug Program To Host Conference To De-stigmatize Alcohol and Drug Recovery

The UCSB Alcohol and Drug Program will host the California Unified Collegiate Recovery Program Nov. 7 and 8 in Corwin Pavilion to de-stigmatize alcohol and drug addictions and educate UCSB and SBCC st...
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UC Merced Addresses Stabbing of Four Campus Members

UC Merced held a press conference Wednesday to address the stabbing of four campus members by a UC Merced student, who was later shot and killed as he tried to flee the scene. The four victims, two st...
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UCool Challenge Seeks Carbon Neutrality

The UC-wide challenge encourages all campuses to participate in energy efficient behaviors, with the highest-scoring campus being named “Coolest UC Campus” UCSB is participating in the UC-wide #UC...
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Upcoming El Niño May Threaten Cliffside Homes

Climatologists are increasingly certain of predictions that a strong El Niño will likely hit California in the coming months, bringing wet weather and the possibility of increased erosion along the c...
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