Max Abrams

June 22, 2019

UC Announces New Measures to Fortify Admissions Process

By Max Abrams

UC’s decision to reform its admission process arrives roughly three months after several universities across the U.S. were accused of using unfair backdoor methods to admit students.

May 30, 2019

Korean Fried Chicken Restaurant Set to Open in I.V. in Coming Months

By Max Abrams

Sophie Xu has begun preparing to open Vons Chicken, a San Jose-based franchise that serves over 10 different renditions of authentic Korean fried chicken.

May 30, 2019

Veterans Resource Center Inches Toward “One-Stop Shop” Model

By Sanya Kamidi, Max Abrams

The center will be relocating to a new space in Fall Quarter, doubling the current square footage available for student veterans.

May 23, 2019

The Beloved Community Project Strives To Serve as a Beacon of Hope

By Max Abrams

Since its inception, the Beloved Community Project’s organizing committee has helped sponsor and organize a variety of community outreach and healing events in I.V.

May 18, 2019

Proposed Vending Machine in I.V. Aimed at Addressing Food Insecurity in Near Future

By Max Abrams

The vending machine is intended to operate 24/7 and will likely be located outside the Isla Vista Community Room at 970 Embarcadero Del Mar.

May 16, 2019

Inside the Mind of Jordan Mitchell

By Max Abrams

If you haven’t heard him on Spotify, watched his music videos on YouTube or seen him spinning decks  in Isla Vista — you should. Jordan Mitchell is a master of his craft.

May 16, 2019

Term in Review: EVPLA Jeike Meijer

By Max Abrams

Meijer’s term was highlighted by a common theme of community outreach and safety, evident by substantial progress in both areas through multiple projects.

May 9, 2019

AFSCME Announces Strike Over Outsourcing, Unfair Labor Practices

By Max Abrams

AFSCME 3299 announced that it is preparing for a single-day unfair labor practice strike on May 16.

May 2, 2019

A.S. Senate Passes Resolution Calling on UCSB To Become Sanctuary Campus

By Max Abrams

On Wednesday night, A.S. passed a resolution and tabled a bill, both of which support the protection of undocumented students at UCSB.

April 25, 2019

Flintstone Bench Removed, Donated to IVRPD

By Max Abrams

On April 10, the SB County Public Works Department removed the bench after being informed to do so by SBSO.

April 25, 2019

Amidst Lawsuit, Ike’s Moves to State Street

By Max Abrams

Shehadeh’s countersuit alleges that Icon breached his lease agreement and committed fraud in the form of concealment.

April 22, 2019

Recap: External Vice President for Local Affairs Candidate Forum

By Max Abrams

There are two candidates running for the EVPLA position: third-year Christian Ornelas and third-year Matthew Griffin.

April 21, 2019

Recap: University-Owned Off-Campus Senator Forum

By Max Abrams

Suad Abdullahi, a second-year political science major, is running unopposed with the Isla Vista Party.

April 13, 2019

Second Instance of Anti-Semitism Reported Within the Same Week

By Max Abrams

The statement expressed a need for change through a demand for “Nazi symbols” to be considered a terrorist act.

April 4, 2019

UCSB Librarians Strike New Contract with UC Following Several Months of Bargaining

By Max Abrams

UCSB librarians will begin working under a new contract, concluding nearly seven months spent bargaining with the UC.

March 22, 2019

Union Employees Strike Amidst Contract Negotiations

By Max Abrams

Throughout the day, waves of union employees marched through campus with chants.