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February 13, 2016

Students Pack Thunderdome, Kick off ABC Conference

By Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs

Nearly 500 students from 18 California colleges filled the UCSB Thunderdome Saturday morning for the Afrikan Black Coalition (ABC) Conference opening ceremony, where they were greeted by singers, dancers, spoken word ar...

February 13, 2016

UCSB Hosts 12th Annual Afrikan Black Coalition Conference

By Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs

Organizers estimate more than 600 students from all University of California campuses and nearly every California State University will travel to UCSB from Feb. 12-15 for the 12th annual Afrikan Black Coalition Conferenc...

February 12, 2016

A.S. Senate Discusses Free Speech Issues, Creation of New Offices

By Amy Koo

The Associate Students Senate met in the Flying A Room of the UCen Wednesday evening to discuss the creation of new offices, organization funding, free speech issues and a threat of a letter of no confidence from S.C.O.R...

February 11, 2016

University, Police, Attorney Respond to Rape Arrest

By Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs

The University of California, Santa Barbara responded Thursday to the arrest of a suspect in the February 2014 rape and assault of a student on campus.

February 11, 2016

Santa Barbara County Second To Adopt H.E.A.L.

By Amanda Quick

Santa Barbara County has officially adopted the Healthy Eating Active Living (H.E.A.L.) resolution to promote healthy living for residents, becoming the second county in California to do so.

February 11, 2016

DanceSafe Founder Educates Students on MDMA

By Peeka Zimmerman

DanceSafe founder Emanuel Sferios gave a presentation on MDMA effects and safety on Wednesday in an event hosted by Students for Sensible Drug Policies UCSB Chapter (SSDP), Life of the Party (LOTP) and the UCSB Associate...

February 11, 2016

Activists Discuss Israel, Apartheid State Label

By Sohila Sandher

Black South African activists Jamie Mithi and Khanyisa Pinini discussed their views on labeling Israel an apartheid state in an event hosted by Gauchos United for Israel on Tuesday in the Isla Vista Theater.

February 11, 2016

Two A.S. Parties Form in Wake Of OPP Disbandment

By Siboney Arias

Two new Associated Students (A.S.) political parties, Campus United and Peer Action Coalition (PAC), were formed in early February following the disbandment of Open People’s Party.

February 10, 2016

Former Student Arrested in 2014 Campus Rape Case

By Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs

UC Santa Barbara Police arrested one man Wednesday in connection with the February 2014 violent rape and assault of a UCSB student.

February 10, 2016

“Second Class Feminists” Event Fosters Discussion on Feminism and Religion

By Beth Lebens

The College of Letters and Science and Department of Religious Studies co-hosted an event Tuesday evening titled “Second Class Feminists?: The Changing Role of Women in Faith Communities” for panelists and audience m...

February 9, 2016

Associated Students Finance and Business Committee Discuss 27 Funding Request From Campus Organizations

By Josephine Niu

The Associated Students Finance and Business Committee (A.S. F&B) met Monday in the State Street Room of the UCen to discuss funding requests from 27 campus organizations.

February 9, 2016

Students Discuss Environmental Racism, Environmental Justice, Flint Water Crisis

By Peeka Zimmerman

Approximately 50 students discussed the meaning and future implications of environmental racism and environmental justice at an event titled “What is Environmental Racism?” Monday in the MultiCultural Center.

February 8, 2016

South African Students To Host Talk on Apartheid

By Zareena Haidi

Black South African students Jamie Mithi and Khanyisa Pinini will host “Let’s Talk about Apartheid” at Isla Vista Theater on Tuesday, Feb. 9, where they will share their experiences with apartheid and discuss the m...

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.

February 4, 2016

‘Jewish Journeys’ Brings Michael Douglas to Speak on Anti-Semitism, More

By Peeka Zimmerman

Michael Douglas, acclaimed actor and UCSB alumnus, and Natan Sharansky, author, activist and chair of The Jewish Agency, discussed their relationships with Judaism, anti-Semitism, activism and religious pluralism Wednesd...

February 4, 2016

D.R.E.A.M. To Aid Undocumented Students

By Hubert Zhang

The University of California is rolling out its D.R.E.A.M. Loan Program this academic year, providing an initial $5 million in federal aid to undocumented students across the UC system.