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November 30, 2017

In Photos: Students Protest Against GOP Tax Bill

By Simren Verma

Under the tax bill, graduate students that receive tuition waivers would have to pay income taxes because those waivers would be counted as income.

November 30, 2017

After Repairs, El Centro Will Be Ready for Use by January

By Maura Fox

After almost a year of confusion, anger and dialogue surrounding the future El Centro, the historical building will be ready for full use by the start of Winter Quarter.

November 17, 2017

Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity Gets New Building, Doubled Budget After University Signs Demands

By Evelyn Spence, Brandon Teran

The only issue students and administration did not agree on was the issue of police presence in the Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity.

November 16, 2017

Student Advisory Board Formed for Title IX Issues

By Simren Verma

The University of California Title IX Office is establishing a Student Advisory Board, which will provide students with a direct connection to the system-wide Title IX Office.

November 16, 2017

Student Who Led Sit-In Expresses Frustrations 6 Months Later, Faculty Discuss Improvements

By Simren Verma, Melanie Voskanian

Following a nine-hour student sit-in at Cheadle Hall against the university’s treatment of sexual violence in May, UCSB faculty met this Tuesday, Nov. 14, to revisit the status of the 12 demands made by nowUCsb.

November 14, 2017

Lockdown Lifted at East Campus Residence Halls After Unconfirmed Threat

By Supriya Yelimeli

Police are currently following up on the initial report and conducting checks of the area surrounding the east campus residence halls. 

November 9, 2017

Student Activist Network Reflects on Year Since 2016 Election

By Maura Fox

When a midnight protest erupted on the UC Santa Barbara campus one year ago, the Student Activist Network provided megaphones for protesters to voice their dissatisfaction regarding the newly-elected president.

November 9, 2017

UCSB Professors, Community Look Back on Trump’s First Year in Office

By Maura Fox

On the anniversary of the 2016 presidential election, UC Santa Barbara faculty and staff gathered in Corwin Pavilion to reflect on Donald Trump’s first year as president.

November 8, 2017

Students Hold Vigil for Victims of Sutherland Springs Tragedy

By Evelyn Spence

Students and faculty sat around a collection of blue mini-LED candles during the vigil. A bouquet of purple flowers for the victims was placed in the center.

November 3, 2017

Beach Wheelchair Now Available at Campus Point

By Kayla Larson

The UC Santa Barbara Department of Recreation and the UCSB Coastal Fund (CF) installed an all terrain beach wheelchair on Oct. 21 at Campus Point, providing community members with another way to enjoy the local beach.

November 2, 2017

Male UCSB Student Sexually Assaulted in Girvetz Hall Bathroom

By Supriya Yelimeli

A male UC Santa Barbara student was sexually assaulted by a male suspect in a Girvetz Hall bathroom on Oct. 25, police reported.

November 2, 2017

Vista Point: The Goings-On in Isla Vista This Week

By Staff Report

Stay up to date with Isla Vista events with Vista Point.

October 28, 2017

Advertisements Cost UC Santa Barbara up to $30K for Halloween Weekend

By Maura Fox, Kayla Larson

The advertisements are one of the ways the university has tried to curb attendance during party weekends like Halloween and Deltopia in recent years.

October 26, 2017

Halloweekend Brings Parking Restrictions to I.V., UCSB

By Melanie Voskanian

Isla Vista, Goleta and UC Santa Barbara will implement parking restrictions this weekend in anticipation of an influx of visitors for Halloween.

October 24, 2017

Biden Expresses Hope for the Future, Gives UCSB Audience Surprise Appearance

By Hannah Jackson

Former Vice President Joe Biden spoke to a sold-out audience at the Arlington Theatre Saturday afternoon about his hope for the future of politics.

October 19, 2017

‘El Elotero’ Not Allowed to Sell Food on Campus Since Start of Quarter

By Victoria Gurrola

Due to Health and Safety policies, Hijinio Camacho is prohibited from selling on campus with the OSL and campus organizations until he obtains new off-campus vendor permits.