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January 6, 2020

“Pattern of Burglaries” Occur in Manzanita Residence Hall Over Winter Break

By Evelyn Spence

The burglaries happened between the mornings of Jan. 3 and Jan. 4.

January 1, 2020

Thirty Meter Telescope Project Now To Be Paused Until February 2020

By Max Abrams

The project has drawn significant controversy since its groundbreaking in October 2014 and has remained a subject of criticism from Native Hawiians.

December 27, 2019

Food Security Advising Center Moves Into Former Kaplan Center Space

By Arturo Martinez Rivera

Plans are in place to have a grand opening in January with students, staff and faculty to celebrate the new space.

December 18, 2019

iVMenus Owner Patrick Galoustian Pleads Guilty to 8 Felony Charges Two Years After Initial Arrest

By Sanya Kamidi

He was initially arrested on Dec. 18, 2017.

December 17, 2019

Geography Department Offers New Emphasis in Ocean Science

By Christina Muoio

The new emphasis fills a gap in the major, so geography students interested in oceanography now can focus on the physical aspects of marine science.

December 14, 2019

In Photos | UCSB Rallies in Solidarity with UCSC Graduate Students

By Daily Nexus Photography

The UCSC graduate students are striking indefinitely until the university agrees to a Cost of Living Adjustment of an additional $1,412 a month.

December 10, 2019

UCPD, SBSO Investigating Four Similar Reports of Attempted Robbery

By Arturo Martinez Rivera

All of the robberies occurred on Sunday between approximately 8:15 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. on campus and in Isla Vista.

December 10, 2019

Two Additional Suspects Arrested For Nov. Isla Vista Armed Robbery

By Evelyn Spence

SBSO, with the assistance of the San Francisco Police Department, served three search warrants in San Francisco on Friday at the each of the suspects’ homes.

December 9, 2019

Biological Sciences II Building Temporarily Evacuated Following Report of “Strong Burning Smell”

By Sanya Kamidi, Katherine Swartz

An all clear was given around 4:50 p.m. and students, staff and faculty were allowed to return to the building.

December 7, 2019

Hawaiian Activists Speak At UCSB Town Hall, Urge UC Not to Move Forward With Telescope Construction

By Max Abrams, Jackson Guilfoil

The panel, hosted in collaboration between the the EVPSA office and the American Indian Student Association, consisted of three speakers who spoke and sang to a packed Flying A Room.

November 26, 2019

BREAKING: Classes Cancelled For Rest of Week Due to Cave Fire, Campus To Remain Open

By Sanya Kamidi

Classes will resume on Dec. 2, after Thanksgiving break. 

November 26, 2019

Cave Fire Grows to 4,100 Acres, UCSB Emphasizes No Threat To Campus

By Evelyn Spence, Sanya Kamidi, Katherine Swartz, Max Abrams

Classes for the remainder of the week were cancelled at 10:44 a.m. on Tuesday in an email sent by Chancellor Yang, but the fire “poses no threat to our campus,” with no evacuations planned.

November 25, 2019

In Photos | The Last Paw-ty Before Finals: Dog Therapy Day Returns

By Daily Nexus Photography

Hoards of students swarmed Ellison Lawn, taking much needed breaks from studying.

November 23, 2019

Police Arrest Two Suspects in I.V. in Connection With Armed Robbery

By Evelyn Spence

Initial reports came in around 10:23 a.m. on Monday that three individuals had fled a house on the 6500 block of Sabado Tarde Road in Isla Vista after reportedly robbing two victims at gunpoint. 

November 22, 2019

OrgSync Switches to Shoreline, Allowing Student Organizations More Functionality

By Christina Muoio

The new website allows students to message groups and individuals directly through a built-in chat function.

November 20, 2019

SASA Town Hall Focuses on Accountability, Timely Warning Systems

By Holly Rusch

A variety of UCSB administrators and personnel participated in the panel, including Asst. Vice Chancellor Katya Armistead, Title IX Officer Ariana Alvarez and representatives from UCPD and SBSO.