Campus

February 12, 2025

Senate fills five on-campus seats, refines special election ballot language

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar, Conor Kelly

The Associated Students 75th Senate swore in five new on-campus senators at its Feb. 5 meeting. They also discussed long-term plans, funding requests and the winter quarter special election.

February 7, 2025

C.A.R.E. hosts ‘Stalking Awareness and Bystander Intervention’ workshop

By Elta Tracy

In the span of a single year, an estimated 13.5 million people are stalked in the United States, according to the Stalking Prevention, Awareness and Resource Center.

February 6, 2025

Senator Monique Limón levels with students on food insecurity, immigration

By Lizzy Rager

Students asked the senator what is top-of-mind for them, including the Cal Grant framework and the state's priority on Trump's immigration promises

February 6, 2025

Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

Santa Rosa Residence Hall is hosting a Sweet Notes n' S'mores event on Thursday, Feb. 6, from 4:45-6:45 p.m. at the Santa Rosa Residence Hall Lounge 1152.

February 5, 2025

Senate proposes changes to A.S. Constitution, looks to secure ILP bike path funding

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar, Conor Kelly

The Senate discussed creating a new campus bike path, providing relief for the Los Angeles wildfires and restructuring the UCSB Recreation Center equipment replacement process.

January 31, 2025

Coastal Media Project student films to premier at SBIFF

By Michelle Cisneros

Two student films created during the UCSB Coastal Media Project, “quwa’” and “The Kelp We Breathe,” are set to premiere at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival Feb. 6-7.

January 31, 2025

Anacapa wins annual RHA ‘All Hall Brawl’

By Lucy Wellons

RHA hosted its annual All Hall Brawl at Robertson Gym on Jan. 25 for students from campus residence halls to compete in games such.

January 31, 2025

Beabadoobee look-alike contest winners make the ‘Perfect Pair’

By Jack Dindia

SEA-U hosted a Beabadoobee look-alike competition on Jan. 25. 15 look-alikes competed as part of a nationwide trend of celebrity look-alike contests. 

January 30, 2025

San Benito Housing to cost $624 million, Regents express concerns over construction timeline

By Lizzy Rager

San Benito Housing will add approximately 2,250 student beds to the campus. It is slated to begin construction in the spring.

January 29, 2025

Senate requests housing transparency from UCSB administration

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar, Conor Kelly

The Associated Students 75th Senate discussed holding the University accountable for building new housing, restructuring senate positions and dissolving the Public Safety Commission.

January 26, 2025

UCSB students manage the impact of the LA fires

By Katie Poon

The Los Angeles fires have burned over 40,000 acres, destroyed 15,000 structures and left thousands displaced. They include UCSB students and their families.

January 24, 2025

Students feed students with mealswipe donations

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

Since being instated at the start of this academic year, the UCSB mealswipe donation program has collected 932 swipes and distributed 446 meal vouchers.

January 23, 2025

Iaorana Te Otea hosts Winter Lū‘au, embracing Polynesian culture at UCSB

By Jack Dindia

UCSB’s Iaorana Te Otea hosted its annual Winter Lū‘au on Jan. 18, showcasing Hawaiian hula dancing, drumming and solo performances. 

January 23, 2025

A.S. executive officers mid-year check-in

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar, Michelle Cisneros, Conor Kelly, Jack Dindia

A.S. president Nayali Broadway spent fall quarter training her staff, relaying student concerns to administration and working towards long-term projects.

December 11, 2024

UCPD social media search warrant for pro-Palestine accounts called overbroad, violating free-speech in court

By Lizzy Rager

Pro-Palestine Instagram accounts want to block a search warrant from UCPD that attorneys say is overbroad and concerning for free-speech

December 9, 2024

RCSGD holds Trans Day of Remembrance vigil, honors lives lost in 2024

By Jack Dindia

The RCSGD held a vigil for Transgender Day of Remembrance and Resilience on Nov. 20, honoring people who were murdered for their transgender identity in 2024.