UCSB dance groups — like Taara, a Bollywood-fusion dance team, or Raíces de mi Tierra, a folklórico group — can often be found practicing practicing in the campus parking garage on weeknights.
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The group gathered in opposition to Munger Hall: a proposed nine story dormitory set to house 3,500 students in individual bedrooms that largely lack real windows.
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The email was sent by Information Technology and Design, Facilities & Safety Services.
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The incident took place by the bluffs near UC Santa Barbara’s Marine Science Research Building.
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UC News
A weekly recap of news highlights from the nine University of California campuses.
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Santa Barbara County issues flood watch; lifts evacuation order
The warning applies to areas in the Alisal, Cave and Thomas fire burn scars.
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New California Community College Chancellor appointed amid efforts to increase transfer student rates
Christian’s appointment comes at a time of increased state legislation and emphasis on improving transfer student success.
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Kardashian Kontradictions and the business of self-commodification
Riley Burke delves into the self-commodification of the Kardashians and the accompanying effects.
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U-Mail: I don’t miss you, I remember
Amitha Bhat remembers all of it.
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U-Mail: In the small things
Kayura Narayanan finds that love is everywhere in Isla Vista, if you know where to look.
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Women’s Basketball earns second place in Big West Championship
The Gauchos battled their way to the conference champions but ultimately fell short of their goal to go dancing.
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Preview: No. 14 UCSB vs. No. 3 Baylor
By winning the 2023 Big West Championship, the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos clinched a spot in the 2023 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament. On Selection Sunday, it was announced that UCSB was a...
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Men’s basketball secures the No. 1 seed
The UCSB men's basketball team took home the regular season Big West Title in a dominating win over the Rainbow Warriors.
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SBIFF 2023: Outstanding Directors of The Year Award Presented to Todd Field and Martin McDonagh
On Feb. 17, Todd Field, director of the smashing film “Tár,” and Martin McDonagh, director of the emotional yet comforting film “The Banshees of Inisherin,” were presented with the award.
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Get’cha head in the game: top 10 basketball movies for March Madness
In honor of UC Santa Barbara men’s basketball team qualifying for the 2023 NCAA March Madness Tournament, here is a list of iconic basketball movies!
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In Review: Skrillex triumphantly returns with “Quest For Fire”
The album showcases Skrillex's signature style and his experimental forays into the bass scene, all while featuring an impressive lineup of collaborators.
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Simply Stated: Is the T. rex’s closest living relative really the chicken?
Tyrannosaurus rex, the superstar of the field of paleontology, is having a bit of a resurgence in the public consciousness lately.
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Black History Month: Contributions to Science
Timeline: 1864: Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler becomes the first Black woman to earn a medical degree in the United States. She later writes one of the earliest medical books published by an African Ame...
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UCSB students unveil original video games at campus showcase
On Jan. 25, UC Santa Barbara undergraduate students from the ECE 194M Intro to Video Game Development class had the chance to show off their original video game designs to the public. The students’ ...
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“Finally some representation!” cries white man after watching Harry Styles grammy speech
Kevin dropped the communal-apartment-carton of milk that he was drinking from. He was astounded. He burst into tears — finally feeling relief in his life.
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Nation’s racist uncles shocked to find out ‘All Lives Matter’ includes minorities
As the conversation turned toward politics due to Black History Month, she said unto her uncle, “Hey Leonard, if all lives matter, that means Black lives matter too, doesn’t it?”
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UCSB: Campus under the sea
Where else can you study the horrors of the Anthropocene in person? UCSB will continue to reign — now as the Atlantis of the Santa Barbara Channel!
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In Photos | The Experience of Studying Abroad in Europe
For some students, studying abroad represents an opportunity to enhance one’s experience within their major by studying it from a new perspective in a new country. However, for others, studying abro...
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In Photos | Downtown Sound: Carly Rae Jepsen at The Arlington Theatre
Garnering a crowd of all ages, concertgoers with a penchant for pop flocked to Carly Rae Jepsen’s stop along State Street at The Arlington Theatre. Jepsen sang in Santa Barbara for one night during ...
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In Photos | Stearns Wharf’s 150th Anniversary
The photos below capture some events from the 150th anniversary of the historic Santa Barbara landmark Stearns Wharf.
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A family favorite: Sopes
Simple yet flavorful dishes, like these sopes with chicken, just feel like home.
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Raspberry Olive Oil Hamantaschen
Hamantaschen are usually made and eaten around the Purim holiday, but they are so delectable and easy to eat that you will crave them year-round.
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Reviewing TikTok’s mini-confections cereal trend
Any miniature baked good is likely to turn soggy within seconds of touching milk. And yet, the world can’t get enough of it.
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