Max Abrams

Max Abrams served as the lead news editor for the 2020-2021 school year. He is from Buffalo. That's all you need to know.

May 10, 2021

Terms in Review: A.S. Presidents Daevionne Beasley, Tianna White and Lea Toubian

By Max Abrams, Katherine Swartz

The 2020-21 presidential term was marked by three separate leadership changes — Daevionne Beasley, Tianna White and Lea Toubian.

April 22, 2021

Three COVID-19 Cases Identified in Isla Vista Sorority House

By Max Abrams

Contract tracing efforts are underway and the individuals who tested positive are in self isolation.

March 16, 2021

Term in Review: I.V. CSD Director George Thurlow

By Max Abrams

Thurlow's resignation from the board came in tandem with his departure from his role as UCSB’s assistant vice chancellor of alumni affairs, a position he had held since 2006.

March 6, 2021

Andrew Jolivétte Discusses Black and Indigenous Cultural Convergences at MCC Event

By Max Abrams

To finish the event on a note of empowerment, hope and optimism for the future, Jolivétte called on attendees to continue standing up for cultural and racial injustice.

February 4, 2021

SBSO Makes Four Arrests Following Investigation Into January Goleta Shooting

By Max Abrams

Sheriff Bill Brown described the double homicide as a “robbery ripoff,” in which the two victims planned to sell at least half a pound of marijuana to the suspects but were robbed instead.

February 2, 2021

Second Victim From January Goleta Shooting Dies, Identified as First-Year UCSB Student

By Max Abrams

No arrests have been made and a suspect is still at large.

January 14, 2021

UCSB Geology Ph.D. Student Remembered as Loving Friend and Altruistic Mentor

By Max Abrams

The university awarded Alex Johnson a posthumous Ph.D. just 48 hours after his passing — a process that usually takes several months.

January 9, 2021

Preliminary Hearing for Isla Vista ‘Mirror Bus’ Driver Postponed Following Change in Representation

By Max Abrams

A hearing to reschedule the preliminary hearing will take place on Jan. 14.

January 7, 2021

Cydia Creator and I.V. CSD Director Jay Freeman Sues Apple For Allegedly Monopolizing App Distribution

By Max Abrams

At the core of the lawsuit is app distribution, over which the lawsuit alleges Apple exerts full control.

December 20, 2020

I.V. Resident Arrested for Felony Drug and Weapons Charges

By Max Abrams

Pursuant to the extension of Emergency Rule 4, which sets bail for all misdemeanor offenses and many felony offenses at zero dollars, Harwin was released without bail.

December 8, 2020

SBSO Seizes 22 Firearms, 90 Grams of Meth After Deputies Conduct Traffic Stop Near I.V.

By Max Abrams

Dodge, 36, was charged with seven felonies and one misdemeanor.

November 19, 2020

As COVID-19 Cases Surge, Governor Newsom Announces New Overnight Curfew for Counties in Purple Tier

By Max Abrams

Santa Barbara County moved back to the purple tier on Tuesday along with 27 other California counties, only two days before the overnight curfew was announced.

November 5, 2020

iV Menus Owner Patrick Galoustian Sentenced to 18 Years in State Prison

By Max Abrams

After accepting a plea deal in December 2019, it took over nine months and nine separate hearings for Galoustian to receive his sentence.

November 4, 2020

iVMenus Owner Sentencing Postponed for Eighth Time, Rescheduled to Tomorrow

By Max Abrams

Galoustian's sentencing date was postponed for the eighth time to accommodate his last-minute request for an in-person sentencing.

October 29, 2020

“If I get COVID now, I don’t really care”: Interviewing Passersby and Partiers in I.V. During the Pandemic

By Max Abrams, Katherine Swartz, Holly Rusch

On June 22, the first day of summer sessions, there were 7 confirmed COVID-19 cases in I.V. By Oct. 1, the first day of fall quarter, there were 239. Now, there are nearly 400.

October 28, 2020