Conor Kelly

April 17, 2026

Former Israeli hostage speaks at UCSB

By Conor Kelly

UC Santa Barbara’s Chabad chapter, along with its Santa Barbara and Montecito counterparts, hosted Omer Shem Tov on April 13.

March 12, 2026

An appeal to young voters: We need a new Democratic Party, and Trump’s failures could help us make one

By Conor Kelly

Conor Kelly knows we deserve better.

May 29, 2025

Students highlight Black activism with ‘The Takeover’ screening

By Conor Kelly

Audience members filled the MultiCultural Center Theater on Thursday night to watch film festival-recognized UC Santa Barbara student film “The Takeover.”

May 1, 2025

Pete Buttigieg discusses Trump admin, youth engagement

By Lauren Chiou, Conor Kelly

Pete Buttigieg spoke at the Arlington Theatre where he spoke on his life in government and what he thinks needs to be done in the midst of Trump's second term.

April 24, 2025

Senate approves funding for snack stations, discusses Armenian Genocide recognition

By Jack Dindia, Conor Kelly

The Senate passed a resolution to transfer over $50,000 to the A.S. Food Bank and heard a request from Armenian campus groups to remember the Armenian Genocide.

April 10, 2025

Isla Vista Jewish Community celebrates annual Mega Shabbat

By Conor Kelly

Chabad at UC Santa Barbara hosted its biggest event of the year, with a $97,000 budget. Part of the budget went toward security staff at the event.

April 9, 2025

Senate discusses BCU appointment vote, passes bill to obtain economics tools

By Conor Kelly, Jack Dindia

The Senate heard grievances from Kamaya Jackson on the vote to deny her from a co-chair position and passed a bill obtaining tools for economics students.

March 20, 2025

Senate discusses housing, Deltopia, Spring Election

By Michelle Cisneros, Conor Kelly

During their March 5 meeting, the Associated Students 75th Senate discussed housing with a county supervisor, resources for Deltopia and lock-in fee increase proposals.

March 7, 2025

Jewish Voice for Peace SB protests dance company’s performance for financial ties to Israel

By Conor Kelly, Jack Dindia

Jewish Voice for Peace protested an Israeli dance company's performance due to its financial backing from Israeli politicians, among other private sources.

March 5, 2025

‘Outstanding’ A.S. entities receive award, billiards referendum comes to blows in Senate

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar, Conor Kelly

The Associated Students 75th Senate created a mental health subcommittee, discussed billiards and bowling in Isla Vista and allocated funding for BCU Award recipients.

February 22, 2025

Senate plants seeds to bring football back to UCSB

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar, Conor Kelly

The resolution aims to propel the new chancellor and the next Associated Students president to take on the project.

February 21, 2025

‘The Brutalist’: cracks in the foundation of the American dream

By Conor Kelly

The film is a grand, ambitious piece that examines the way an immigrant is chewed up by America.

February 20, 2025

SBIFF 2025: Zoe Saldaña honored with American Riviera Award

By Jack Dindia, Conor Kelly

The American Riviera Award is given for outstanding achievement in American film. Saldaña received the award for her role in “Emilia Pérez.” 

February 15, 2025

Strengthened UCIV provides ‘safe space’ on nights out

By Conor Kelly

The University of California in Isla Vista (UCIV) is a non-police affiliated organization of student representatives who oversee aid stations, providing free water and snacks

February 12, 2025

Senate fills five on-campus seats, refines special election ballot language

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar, Conor Kelly

The Associated Students 75th Senate swore in five new on-campus senators at its Feb. 5 meeting. They also discussed long-term plans, funding requests and the winter quarter special election.

February 5, 2025

Senate proposes changes to A.S. Constitution, looks to secure ILP bike path funding

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar, Conor Kelly

The Senate discussed creating a new campus bike path, providing relief for the Los Angeles wildfires and restructuring the UCSB Recreation Center equipment replacement process.