Maura Fox

May 24, 2016

‘Blunite’ Commemorates Second Anniversary of May 23 Shooting

By Maura Fox

The residents of Isla Vista came together in Anisq‘Oyo’ Park on Monday evening, honoring the lives of those lost on May 23, 2014, through art, healing and solidarity.

May 19, 2016

UCen Dining To Begin Using Cage-Free Eggs Menu

By Maura Fox

UCen Dining catering services will begin a transition to cruelty-free animal products next week by introducing cage-free eggs into their new menu.

May 19, 2016

Bills Approved for Timely Bribery Investigation

By Maura Fox

After allegations arose that the Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC) bribed students to vote, the UCSB Audit and Advisory Department has launched an investigation into the claims.

May 12, 2016

UCSB Alum To Host New Animal Planet Show

By Maura Fox

UCSB alumnus Forrest Galante is set to host a new show on Animal Planet to travel the world looking for proof of living animals that have recently been declared extinct.

May 5, 2016

Family Student Housing Rent To Rise Despite ‘Subpar’ Conditions

By Maura Fox, Josh Ortiz

The Family Student Housing Tenants’ Association argued in a statement Tuesday that the rent increase scheduled to begin this summer is unfair, due to what it says are subpar living conditions.

May 2, 2016

U.S. Ambassadors Recount Influence of Attending UCSB in the ’60s

By Maura Fox

Four UCSB alumni and United States ambassadors returned to campus on Friday to recount their time in college during the '60s and its influence upon their careers in foreign diplomacy.

April 21, 2016

Teach-In To Address Global, Political Issues

By Maura Fox

A three-day Next System Teach-In will come to UCSB next week, inviting students, faculty and community members to join discussions on global relations, environmental issues and human rights.

April 8, 2016

A.S. Senate Introduces Inexpensive Live Stream

By Maura Fox, Sierra Deak

A.S. Senate plans to begin live streaming their meetings next week, using mounted mobile devices to create an accessible video archive.

April 6, 2016

UCSB Give Day Welcomes Digital Era of Fundraising

By Maura Fox

To access a digitally active alumni base, the university is hosting its first 24-hour online donation drive on Friday.

April 1, 2016

Setting the Stage for a Day of Rage

By Maura Fox

With Deltopia a day away, students should be aware of laws and regulations that will keep them safe and out of jail during the Isla Vista party weekend.

March 10, 2016

University Urged To Fix Not-So-Eternal Flame

By Maura Fox

David Williams arrived on the south lawn of Buchanan Hall Wednesday afternoon to ceremoniously light UCSB’s Eternal Flame — meant to be a symbol of peace between nations — but found the flame could not be lit.

February 5, 2016

UCSB Anscombe Society Hosts Event Debating Constitutional Right of Same-Sex Marriage

By Maura Fox

The UCSB Anscombe Society, an organization advocating against same-sex marriage, hosted a debate titled “After Obergefell: The Impact on Marriage and Religious Liberty” Thursday night in the Psychology building.

January 12, 2016

A.S. Funds Alternative Graduation, Culture Clubs, More

By Maura Fox

The Associated Students Finance and Business Committee (A.S. F&B) met Monday in the UCen State Street Room to discuss funding requests from 11 campus organizations.

January 7, 2016

Brainstorm for the Rainstorm

By Maura Fox

As UCSB students walked to class this morning clad in rubber boots and rain jackets and carrying umbrellas for extra measure, they took a look around at their fellow Gauchos. The look on everyone’s face read one word: ...

November 19, 2015

Governor Brown Welcomes Vetted Syrian Refugees into California

By Maura Fox

California Gov. Jerry Brown said on Monday that he would continue to welcome vetted Syrian refugees into the state as part of President Barack Obama’s plan. In September, Obama’s administration said it would a...

November 18, 2015

Former World Chess Champion, Russian Political Activist Speaks on ‘Enemies of the Free World’

By Maura Fox

Former World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov discussed his experience leading the pro-democracy movement against Russian president Vladimir Putin in a lecture titled “Winter is Coming: Why Vladimir Putin and the Enemies ...