Mark Alfred

November 4, 2022

Sustainable University Now to sue UCSB, seeking documents related to Munger Hall

By Mark Alfred

S.U.N. also accused UCSB of violating its agreement with the university by not adequately addressing the issue of student housing.

November 3, 2022

Nexus Explained: Munger Hall

By Mark Alfred

Prior to the Munger Hall project, UCSB spent years developing a different student residence, an apartment complex known as Mesa Verde.

October 29, 2022

Student dies in Manzanita Village, no foul play suspected

By Mark Alfred

Students are encouraged to contact Counseling & Psychological Services by appointment or by calling 805-893-4411 to reach a live counselor should they need support, the university said.

October 27, 2022

48,000 unionized workers across University of California begin voting on strike authorization

By Mark Alfred

The three UC unions under the United Auto Workers each organized strike votes across their four bargaining units from Oct. 26 through Nov. 2.

October 26, 2022

UCSB conducts voter outreach efforts ahead of midterm election

By Mark Alfred

Following their initial voter drive, the coalition registered a number of students via tabling and partnerships with various organizations to reach prospective student voters.

October 22, 2022

Man sustains major injuries in fall from Isla Vista cliff

By Mark Alfred

The man fell roughly 50 feet from the bluffs to the shore, according to Eliason.

October 17, 2022

California colleges issue statement after federal court ruling invalidates DACA

By Mark Alfred

The DACA program shields undocumented immigrants that entered the United States as children from deportation.

October 15, 2022

Garantías de alojamiento estudiantil no regresaran hasta que se agrega aún más alojamiento

By Mari Villalpando-Ortega, Mark Alfred

Los estudiantes de la Universidad de California Santa Barbara han dependido del plan 2 y 2 por años– un programa de alojamiento que garantiza dos años de alojamiento en los apartamentos universitarios a los estudiant...

October 14, 2022

El Congreso makes demands about Munger Hall to independent review panel

By Mark Alfred

El Congreso’s Munger Hall demands illustrate the organization’s concerns with the Munger Hall project.

October 13, 2022

UAW 2865 union to hold strike authorization vote as negotiations with the UC yield little progress

By Mark Alfred

The union accused the UC of participating in unlawful bargaining practices throughout the course of negotiations and has organized a strike authorization vote to put further pressure on the university.

October 6, 2022

Firefly’s Alpha rocket reaches orbit on second attempt

By Mark Alfred

The Texas-based rocket company Firefly Aerospace successfully reached orbit last Saturday, Oct. 1, in its sophomore launch attempt out of Santa Barbara County’s Vandenberg Space Force Base.

October 6, 2022

Munger Hall design change eliminates two floors; awaits final approvals

By Mark Alfred

The university initially projected to break ground on the dormitory in Winter Quarter 2023, but now has no target to start construction.

October 1, 2022

Canvas to replace Gauchospace by Fall 2023

By Mark Alfred

The transition away from Gauchospace has already begun, with nearly 200 courses having already made the switch to Canvas.

September 29, 2022

On-leave researcher alleged to have possessed child porn worked with students for months following felony charges

By Mark Alfred, Holly Rusch

In the months following the arrest, the researcher continued his work with student researchers in the Vision and Image Understanding Lab.

September 29, 2022

UCSB Sigma Nu fraternity closed following financial delinquency, alcohol violations, dishonesty with university and national organization

By Mark Alfred

The chapter and collegiate members violated a number of university and Fraternity policies.

September 23, 2022

Suspended during pandemic, student housing guarantees won’t return until more housing is added

By Mark Alfred

Testimonials on the 2&2 program’s website underlined its importance to the student community.