Campus

January 9, 2026

Associated Students, local organizations to hold “Protect Your Peers” week

By Michelle Cisneros

Several events surrounding immigrant rights and community advocacy will be held at UC Santa Barbara next week.

December 9, 2025

UCSB student’s family to continue investigating death

By Michelle Cisneros

The family of UC Santa Barbara student Elizabeth “Liz” Hamel will continue to investigate the incident that resulted in her death.

December 8, 2025

Senate appoints new senator

By Wynne Bendell

The 76th Associated Students Senate appointed a new senator and approved funding for student projects and resources at its Dec. 3 meeting. 

December 5, 2025

A.S. hosts first quarterly ‘State of the Association’

By Wynne Bendell

A.S held its first quarterly ‘State of the Association’ meeting. Representatives from A.S. entities delivered quarterly reports on budget and ongoing projects. 

December 4, 2025

Senate discusses fee increase proposal

By Jack Dindia, Wynne Bendell

The Associated Students 76th Senate met with campus and community representatives and discussed a potential increase in student fees at its Nov. 19 meeting.

December 3, 2025

UCSB UAW 4811 rallies ahead of contract bargaining

By Michelle Cisneros

Workers across the UC rallied on Nov. 20 ahead of upcoming contract negotiations. At UC Santa Barbara, roughly 60 workers rallied at the Arbor walkway. 

November 24, 2025

UCSB to host British Paralympians in 2028

By Levi Kauffman

Representatives of the British Paralympic Association and UC Santa Barbara Chancellor Dennis Assanis officially signed a partnership agreement at a Nov. 21 conference. The University will host the British Paralympic team...

November 20, 2025

UC faculty resists discontinuation of diversity hiring initiative

By Jack Dindia

The University of California considered discontinuing a competitive fellowship that encourages diverse Ph.D. holders to pursue academic careers.

November 19, 2025

Senate proposes AI policy, urges UC President to meet with student leaders

By Wynne Bendell

Senate proposed a resolution that would allow AI usage within the association with restrictions and urges UC President James Milliken to reinstate meetings with undergraduate student leaders.

November 19, 2025

AFSCME goes on strike

By Jack Dindia, Iris Guo

AFSCME went on strike on Nov. 17 and 18, picketing at various locations across the UC Santa Barbara campus

November 18, 2025

UC Regents approve purchase of $7.8 million UCSB chancellor residence

By Michelle Cisneros

The UC Regents approved the purchase of a $7.8 million residence for UC Santa Barbara chancellors during a closed session on Oct. 23.

November 17, 2025

Students take action against history of sexual violence near lagoon

By Wynne Bendell

Several university entities have weighed in on safety concerns near the Campus Lagoon in response to a recent sexual assault in that area on Oct. 19.

November 14, 2025

AFSCME, CNA to strike next week

By Michelle Cisneros, Iris Guo

Two unions representing workers at the University of California will strike next week, from Nov. 17-18.

November 12, 2025

A.S. president proposes projects to combat food insecurity, Senate grants funding

By Wynne Bendell

The 76th Associated Students Senate allocated $25,000 to fund projects that aim to address student food insecurity at its Nov. 5 meeting. 

November 12, 2025

SSPs record areas of concern on campus safety walk

By Jack Dindia, Levi Kauffman

Student Safety Partners led students, community members and administrators on their annual Lighting and Safety Walk on Nov. 5.

November 6, 2025

Campus contends with budget reductions

By Michelle Cisneros, Jack Dindia

Former Chancellor Henry T. Yang announced that departments would face permanent budget reductions, although the full effects of the reductions are unclear.