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May 4, 2017

Party Politics Extend Past A.S. Election Results

By Tamari Dzotsenidze

Despite parties dissolving immediately after elections, party politics remain at play within Associated Students (A.S.) long after elections are over.

May 4, 2017

‘Sense of Family’ at the Heart of Campus United’s Election Success

By Maura Fox

Following two straight years of Associated Students (A.S.) election domination, Campus United (CU) attributes its success to organized campaigning tactics and a strong “family” bond within the party.

May 2, 2017

Students Produce List of Demands for UC Worker Rights Following May Day Rally

By Stephany Rubio

Campus employees, labor unions and student coalitions gathered at Storke Tower this Monday for May Day, an international day of action to support workers and immigrants around the world.

May 2, 2017

Black Lives Matter Co-Founder Debunks BLM ‘Myths’ at Campbell Hall

By Stephany Rubio

Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza gave a keynote speech at Campbell Hall last Wednesday for UC Santa Barbara’s BLM Week, discussing the grassroot’s origins and “unwarranted reputation and myths” about th...

April 27, 2017

SJP Proposes Bill to Divest from Alleged Palestinian Human Rights Abuses

By Jose Ochoa

The student group UC Santa Barbara Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) released a resolution this Sunday calling for Associated Students to divest from companies that contribute to what SJP calls an occupation of Pal...

April 25, 2017

BLM Co-Founder Alicia Garza To Speak at UCSB

By Stephany Rubio

Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza will be the keynote speaker for the “Black Liberation: The Rose That Grew From Concrete” event on Wednesday evening, during which she will be sharing her thoughts about the ...

April 23, 2017

On-Campus Senator Silva Drops Out of IVP Race, Sandhu Now Runs Unopposed

By Jose Ochoa

On-campus Senator Lesly Silva ended her campaign for internal vice president on Friday, leaving Jasmine Sandhu unopposed in her bid for the position.

April 20, 2017

Paranoid? Campus Cameras Give You 324 Reasons to Smile

By Maura Fox

There are a total of 324 surveillance cameras on the UC Santa Barbara campus and in university-owned buildings, raising questions about where students are being monitored and how campus departments use the footage.

April 20, 2017

Student Advocate General Candidate Forum: Jack Tannenbaum

By Tamari Dzotsenidze

Jack Tannenbaum, a third-year economics major, spoke at Wednesday's Associated Students (A.S.) candidate forum in the Hub to discuss his plans for A.S. if elected as Student Advocate General.

April 20, 2017

‘Green-Efficient’ Off-Campus Housing To Be Ready This Fall

By Matthew Wu

Ongoing renovations of the San Joaquin apartment buildings are scheduled to be completed this coming fall, with an emphasis on sustainable and green energy as a focus for the renewal of the off-campus dorms.

April 20, 2017

Parker J. Williams Was a History Buff, Loved Nature and Rock Music

By Supriya Yelimeli

Parker James Williams died on April 12 at UC Santa Barbara and was 20 years old.

April 19, 2017

External Vice President of Statewide Affairs Debate: Dagnachew vs. Hsu

By Stephany Rubio

Candidates running for External Vice President of Statewide Affairs discussed sustainable statewide networks, lobbying and student accessibility in the Hub on Wednesday for this week’s A.S. elections’ candidate forum...

April 19, 2017

External Vice President of Local Affairs Debate: Dumlao vs. Stoll

By Megan Mineiro

April 19, 2017

Recap: Off-Campus Senator Candidate Forum

By Anjalie Tandon, Maura Fox

The candidates for off-campus senator kicked off the second day of campaigning on Tuesday, meeting at the candidate forum in The Hub to relay their stances on various issues as potential senators.

April 18, 2017

Recap: Collegiate Senator Candidate Forum

By Maura Fox

The candidates running for transfer senator, the College of Letters and Science senators, the College of Creative Studies senator and the College of Engineering senator took to the stage Tuesday afternoon as A.S. electio...

April 18, 2017

It’s a Long Haul for Carbajal as a Minority Congressional Democrat

By Maura Fox

Congressman Salud Carbajal visited Corwin Pavilion Monday night for a town hall, where he addressed attendees’ concerns about the current state of politics and his plans to combat President Donald Trump’s rhetoric an...