Michelle Cisneros

June 8, 2025

National Guard stops near Home Depot in Goleta

By Michelle Cisneros

Earlier today, several vehicles belonging to the National Guard were reportedly stationed near the Home Depot in Goleta. The vehicles have since left the area.

May 28, 2025

Armed group assaults, robs two people in Isla Vista

By Michelle Cisneros

Last night, a group of suspects assaulted two people at Tierra De Fortuna Park, stealing property from the victims. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the crime. 

May 28, 2025

A week in UC student news

By Michelle Cisneros

Department of Justice says it intends to sue UC over alleged antisemitism and the first human bladder transplant was operated at UCLA. 

May 22, 2025

Sable announces pipeline restarting on anniversary of 2015 spill

By Michelle Cisneros

Sable Offshore oil and gas company restarted oil production at the Santa Ynez Unit on May 15, according to a announcement the same day as the Refugio Beach oil spill anniversary.

May 22, 2025

Term in Review: A.S. S.A.G. Alvin Wang

By Michelle Cisneros

Associated Students Student Advocate General Alvin Wang reflected on his term for the 2024-25 school year, highlighting basic needs initiatives he spearheaded and casework.

May 21, 2025

Judicial Council rejects appeal on disqualification of A.S. presidential candidate

By Michelle Cisneros, Jack Dindia

Former Associated Students presidential candidate and Senator Daniyal “Dan” Siddiqui’s request to have his counts appealed was denied by the Judicial Council on May 15.

May 21, 2025

A.S. election concludes with lowest voter turnout in a decade following three weeks of delay

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar, Lizzy Rager, Jack Dindia, Michelle Cisneros

Following three weeks of delay to election results, the 2025 Associated Students Spring General Election concluded with a 20.42% voter turnout.

May 15, 2025

Students voice concerns over freshman parking pass restrictions

By Michelle Cisneros, Malia Guy

After Transportation and Parking Services updated its policies to prohibit on-campus parking passes for first-years, several students cited their need for the permits.

May 13, 2025

Judicial Council disqualifies A.S. presidential candidate, two other cases adjudicated

By Michelle Cisneros, Jack Dindia

Judicial Council cases concerning Associated Students senators and one executive regarding the Spring General Election have resulted in a presidential candidate's disqualification.

May 9, 2025

Local unions strike, show solidarity for May Day

By Michelle Cisneros

Two unions representing service workers, health care employees and other University of California employees went on a systemwide strike on May 1.

May 2, 2025

Campus resources for trans students

By Michelle Cisneros

This past week, the Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity held its sixth annual Trans Week of Visibility. The center offers resources year-round. 

April 30, 2025

11 international student visas reinstated at UCSB

By Michelle Cisneros

In the last several days, 11 international students and graduates from UC Santa Barbara had their visas reinstated after sudden federal revocations.

April 25, 2025

State fire marshal sued over Sable pipeline, legal battle presses on

By Michelle Cisneros

Several Santa Barbara environmental groups sued the State Fire Marshal last week over a waiver issued to Sable in December 2024.

April 17, 2025

Sable fined $18 million for unauthorized pipeline construction

By Michelle Cisneros, Grace Medecki

The California Coastal Commission voted on April 11 to instate an $18 million penalty on Sable Offshore Corp. for the company’s unpermitted work on rebuilding its pipeline infrastructure.

April 16, 2025

Senate mediates backlash over proposed BCU recruitment changes

By Michelle Cisneros, Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

Several Associated Students entities expressed frustration with a proposal to change their recruitment processes at an April 9 Senate meeting. The Senate also heard reports about Deltopia.

April 10, 2025

Local businesses meet partygoer demands during Deltopia

By Michelle Cisneros

During their busiest time of the year, I.V. businesses stood ready to sustain Deltopia's activities. Over the weekend, businesses served hundreds of bagels, pizza slices and sandwiches.