Campus

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 16, 2019

Term in Review: Internal Vice President Steven Ho

By Katherine Swartz

Soon to be former A.S. IVP Steven Ho’s term was defined by strict party lines in the Senate and his ability, and inability at times, to keep a divided room in order.

May 16, 2019

Term in Review: Student Advocate General Grecia Martinez

By Sofía Mejías-Pascoe

Grecia Martinez overhauled many aspects of the OSA and made a lasting effect on the office, despite a lack of transparency at times in her term.

May 16, 2019

Term in Review: A.S. President Brooke Kopel

By Evelyn Spence

Brooke Kopel's advocacy for all students, combined with her work on other projects on campus, saw her fulfill lofty goals.

May 13, 2019

Contrary to A.S. Elections Night Results, Elections Board Says New SIRRC Fee Did Not Pass

By Simren Verma

Elections Board noticed a “discrepancy” between the A.S. Constitution and the Elections Code following elections night.

May 13, 2019

Sunrise Movement Holds Green New Deal Town Hall at Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival

By Sean Crommelin

The Sunrise Movement SB held a town hall on April 23 to advocate for the Green New Deal and answer questions from the public.

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 9, 2019

Bike Committee Opposition Does Not Change SRB Design Plans

By Katherine Swartz

The board voted 11-2 to move forward without bike parking.

May 9, 2019

UCSB’s Library Awakens to New $12,000 Nap Pods

By Arturo Martinez Rivera

The pods are expected to be located in front of the Transfer Student Center on the first floor of Davidson Library.

May 7, 2019

Former Officer Sues UCPD, Alleges Racism, Misconduct and Conspiracy Throughout Department

By Sofía Mejías-Pascoe

This marks the third lawsuit filed by an officer against the UCPD during the 2018-2019 school year.

May 7, 2019

Stalking, Extortion Scams Targeting International Students, UCPD Reports

By Evelyn Spence

The first report was received by the department on April 30.

May 6, 2019

UCPD Officer Sues former Chief of Police, Alleges “Favoritism” Within the Department

By Sofía Mejías-Pascoe

The officer, Mark Signa, has been with the UCPD since 1990. He currently works as a lieutenant within the department.

May 2, 2019

UCSB’s Chapter of Lean On Me Launches Student-Run Emotional Support Hotline

By Simren Verma

Rushali Kothari heard about Lean On Me from a friend at another university and decided to bring the organization to UCSB.

May 2, 2019

A.S. Senate Supports Bike Committee Demands for More SRB Bike Parking

By Katherine Swartz

On Wednesday, A.S. passed a resolution through email vote supporting the Bike Committee’s demands for greater bicycle safety at the SRB.

May 2, 2019

Students in 2003 Voted for “Free” Night and Weekend Parking. Sixteen Years Later, Where Is It?

By Evelyn Spence

With these permits, students can park in selected spots on campus Monday through Friday between 5 p.m. and 7:30 a.m., and all day Saturday and Sunday.