Year: 2017

News

UCSB, I.V. Lose Power Over 10 Times Throughout Sunday Morning Due to Thomas Fire

December 10, 2017 by Evelyn Spence

The UC Santa Barbara campus and Isla Vista community lost power more than 10 times early Sunday morning after strong winds pushed the Thomas Fire into Santa Barbara County.

Video

Somewhere In Between: In the Driver’s Seat

December 9, 2017 by Andy Lau

Meet Kimberly Barocio: She's a fourth-year sociology major who has found solace by working on cars and becoming president of the Gaucho Automotive Society.

Opinion

Should I Stay or Should I Evacuate?: Students’ Focus Disrupted by Thomas Fire

December 9, 2017 by Naima Sudjian-Carlisle

Naima Sudjian-Carlisle urges UCSB's administration to take the Thomas fire seriously for the sake of students' health and safety.

Opinion

Pulling Back the Red Curtain: Why Hollywood is Currently Outdated

December 8, 2017 by Laurel Rinehart

Ali Abouesh and Laurel Rinehart take a look at the current state of the movement for diversity in film.

News

Chancellor Yang Says Final Exams Will be ‘Flexible’ After Students Release New Petition Demanding UCSB Support During Thomas Fire

December 8, 2017 by Hannah Jackson

The new petition includes eight demands, asking the university to allow students to return home and provide academic and emotional support to those who have been affected by the Thomas Fire.