Campus

February 18, 2026

Students disrupt class, stage citizens arrest as form of ‘political theater’

By Jack Dindia

30 minutes into what seemed to be a normal lecture, four students entered the class yelling in protest of the presence of immigrants and LGBTQIA+ people. 

February 12, 2026

Coastal Commission grants emergency permit to install cameras by lagoon

By Wynne Bendell

The CCC has granted UCSB a temporary emergency permit to install cameras near the lagoon as a violent crime “deterrent.”

February 12, 2026

Newly-released report states UCSB freshman fell three stories from residence hall

By Jack Dindia

The man who was last seen with Liz Hamel claimed he saw her climb the San Rafael Residence Hall railing and fall three stories.

February 6, 2026

Board of Supervisors honors UCSB Nobel laureates

By Iris Guo

The SBC Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution to commend UCSB physics professor emeritus John Martinis and physics professor Michel Devoret for their 2025 Nobel Prize in physics.

February 5, 2026

Roughly 700 people march against I.C.E. on campus

By Jack Dindia, Levi Kauffman

Folklórico dancers led the way as roughly 700 protestors marched demanding the abolition of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Feb. 4

February 4, 2026

Senate formally condemns antisemitism, proposes constitutional amendments

By Wynne Bendell, Julia Sanabria, Olek Zurek

A.S. Senate formally condemned antisemitism, proposed constitutional amendments to its legal code and received a report on association spending. 

January 30, 2026

Immigrant rights activist speaks on immigrant justice in higher education

By Iris Guo

Immigrant rights activist Ju Hong spoke on his experiences as an undocumented immigrant and fighting for immigrant justice.

January 30, 2026

Pardall Center, EVPLA hosts Sight-A-Thon

By Dylan Vo

The Pardall Center and the Associated Students Office of the External Vice President for Local Affairs hosted their first-ever “Sight-A-Thon” on Jan. 22.

January 29, 2026

MultiCultural Center hosts housing discussion

By Elijah Obando

MCC hosted a housing discussion to inform on campus and I.V. housing options, housing resources and provide a space for open dialogue on housing affordability.

January 29, 2026

Former UC president discusses higher education, career journey at UCSB

By Michelle Cisneros

Brimming with football references and medical analogies, former University of California President Michael V. Drake spoke at Campbell Hall on Jan. 22.

January 29, 2026

UCIMM provides free immigration legal services to university community

By Iris Guo

UCIMM provides free immigration legal services with the goal of supporting the entire university community by expanding legal equity

January 28, 2026

Senate announces support for Gaucho Bucks integration, adopts AI policy

By Wynne Bendell

Senate formally announced support for the integration of Gaucho Bucks into student meal plans, adopted an Artificial Intelligence policy.

January 26, 2026

UCSB’s Persian Student Group holds rally for Iran

By Noura Elkhatib

The UC Santa Barbara Persian Student Group held a rally for Iran at the Arbor on Jan. 14, and continued demonstrations throughout the week.

January 23, 2026

EVPSA mid-year check-in

By Levi Kauffman

EVPSA Leiya Kadah spent her fall quarter advocating for undocumented students and navigated changes under the current federal administration.

January 23, 2026

A.S. Bike Committee secures funding for ILP bike path

By Wynne Bendell

A.S. Bike Committee secured approximately $1.4 million for the construction of a bike path between the ILP and Library, with a tentative opening of Fall 2026.

January 23, 2026

Former A.S. president sues UCSB for allegedly failing to respond to antisemitic harassment

By Michelle Cisneros

In early December, former UCSB A.S. President Tessa Veksler issued a lawsuit against the University for allegedly failing to adequately address the harassment she faced.