Cole Yamada

February 27, 2014

Let’s Get Together: UCSB Alumnus Creates New Matched-Interests App

By Cole Yamada

Glimr Inc., a mobile application company founded by UCSB alumnus David Estrada, debuted a new app called Together last Friday, Feb. 21, targeting the UCSB student population exclusively.

February 10, 2014

Union Pushes For Higher Staffing, Wages

By Cole Yamada

In light of disagreements over bargaining rights, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees 3299 is planning to hold a strike authorization vote from Feb. 11 to 13.

February 6, 2014

Lopez’s Film Highlights Profiling

By Cole Yamada

Students and faculty filled the MultiCultural Center Theatre yesterday night to hear a discussion led by Chicana playwright Josefina Lopez and watch her film Detained in the Desert.

January 22, 2014

The Art of Social Activism

By Cole Yamada

Renowned artist, current UC Davis professor and activist Malaquias Montoya gave a presentation last night at the MultiCultural Center Theater discussing his social activism-inspired artwork and giving an autobiographical...

January 8, 2014

UC President Opposes ASA Israeli Boycott

By Cole Yamada

UC President Janet Napolitano recently issued a statement rejecting the American Studies Association’s call for an academic boycott of Israel.

November 25, 2013

Student Volunteers Collect Donations for A.S. Food Bank

By Cole Yamada

The Community Affairs Board, Associated Students Food Bank and Manzanita Hall Council held a Donation Walk Saturday and yesterday afternoon, during which volunteers knocked on doors in Isla Vista and Goleta and collected...

October 30, 2013

New Street Lights To Reduce Crime, Energy Costs

By Cole Yamada

Third District Supervisor Doreen Farr, Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown and County Public Works Director Scott McGolpin joined together in Pescadero Park for a ribbon cutting ceremony in celebration of the new LED...

October 24, 2013

Local Produce Showcased at All-Natural Farmers Market

By Cole Yamada, Monica Stert

UCSB’s first Gaucho Certified Farmers Market took place yesterday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering an array of fresh produce and baked goods from local farms for the consumption of students, staff and community members...