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March 14, 2026

UAW members rally amidst contract negotiations, reach a tentative agreement

By Michelle Cisneros

About 200 members of the United Auto Workers Local 4811 held a “Last Chance” practice picket at the UC Santa Barbara Library steps on March 12.

March 12, 2026

Senate supports expanded marine protections, MTP meets petition goal

By Wynne Bendell, Olek Zurek

Senate supports expanded California marine protections and the Mobility Transportation Program lock in fee will be on the spring election ballot.

March 6, 2026

Magic Lantern Films brings free movies to students

By Elijah Obando, Lola Hadley, Gabriel Welch

Magic Lantern Films screens a wide variety of acclaimed films to students for free. The organization has shown an array of films ranging in popularity over the past 50 years to moviegoers in IV.

March 6, 2026

Students react: new AI major

By Iris Guo, Gabriel Welch, Maria Basinger

UCSB CoE students share their perspectives on the new AI major which will be made available to all students by the 2027-28 academic year.

March 5, 2026

Professors, staff commute hours because of high cost of living

By Elle West, Julia Sanabria

With some of the nation’s highest housing prices, UC Santa Barbara staff and faculty often struggle to secure affordable housing close to the University.

March 5, 2026

UCSB students aim to revitalize Eternal Flame

By Levi Kauffman

A team of UC Santa Barbara students has been working to update the Eternal Flame monument with L.E.D. lights. The renovation aims to honor the Black community and make a statement against climate change. According to fou...

March 5, 2026

A.S. hosts second quarterly State of the Association

By Elijah Obando

A.S. hosted its quarterly State of the Association event for various entities to discuss their projects, accomplishments and budget uses for winter quarter.

March 4, 2026

Senate formally supports El Colegio Road renovations

By Wynne Bendell, Jack Dindia

Senate passed resolutions regarding road renovations and unused student fees. It also discussed proposals for a new fee to help disabled students.

March 4, 2026

Persian Student Group celebrates Nowruz, foreign intervention in Iran

By Iris Guo

The UCSB Persian Student Group celebrated Nowruz, the Persian New Year, outside the UCSB Library on March 2. Nowruz, which will take place on March 20, has been celebrated for over three centuries and is observed by arou...