Campus

October 24, 2025

Construction begins on the San Benito Student Housing project, expected completion by fall 2027

By Salma Maytorena

Construction has begun on the San Benito Housing project, part of the two-stage plan by UC Santa Barbara to provide additional housing for students.

October 23, 2025

Federal funding cuts to CalFresh to impact UCSB Basic Needs in 2026

By Iris Guo

UCSB's CalFresh outreach program, which helps students apply for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, is facing a $178,219 budget cut for 2026.

October 22, 2025

UCPD proposes temporary barricade to deter off-path biking

By Wynne Bendell

The 76th Associated Students Senate heard from UC Police Department Interim Chief of Police Matthew Bly regarding bike enforcement updates on Oct. 15.

October 22, 2025

Federal agents at Santa Catalina remain unidentified, conducting check on student visa

By Michelle Cisneros

According to an investigation by the UCPD, the federal agent at Santa Catalina three weeks ago was not an agent with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

October 16, 2025

Campus crime rates increasing since 2022

By Jack Dindia

There has been an increase in crime on campus since 2022, with significant increases reflected across sexual assault, burglary, hate crimes and weapon arrests. 

October 16, 2025

John Martinis and Michel Devoret win 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics

By Wynne Bendell

UCSB physics professor emeritus John Martinis and UCSB physics professor Michel Devoret were awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize.

October 15, 2025

UCPD says bike safety initiatives aim to be ‘education efforts versus enforcement’

By Wynne Bendell

The Associated Students Senate heard from UC Police Department Interim Chief of Police in response to increasing concern over the new bike enforcement program.

October 15, 2025

Campus HSI initiatives persist despite loss in federal funding

By Michelle Cisneros

Despite the loss of several federal funds, initiatives under UC Santa Barbara’s Hispanic-Serving Institution remain steadfast in their commitment to students.

October 10, 2025

UCSB welcomes Mony’s Taquería

By Lauren Solway

Mony’s Taquería, a restaurant local to Santa Barbara, recently opened a new location in the University Center with a variety of bowls, burritos and tacos. 

October 8, 2025

Senate hears from BCU over mismanaged project, passes new legislation

By Jack Dindia, Wynne Bendell

The 76th Associated Students Senate held a meeting on Oct. 1, during which they heard from a concerned organization over a mismanaged project.

October 8, 2025

UCPD begins bike enforcement program, students to receive $40 fines

By Wynne Bendell

UC Santa Barbara and UC Police Department have began enforcing bike restrictions for students biking outside of designated bike paths by issuing citations. 

October 3, 2025

UCSB admissions increase over 10% from previous academic year

By Wynne Bendell

UC Santa Barbara admitted its largest class thus far with 53,259 first-year and transfer students for the 2025-26 academic year.

October 2, 2025

Unconfirmed immigration agent attempts to identify Santa Catalina resident

By Michelle Cisneros

According to staff members, an unconfirmed immigration official entered the Santa Catalina Residence Hall on Oct. 2.

October 2, 2025

A.S. IVP summer update

By Wynne Bendell

This summer, Associated Students Internal Vice President Enri Lala has been shaping the Senate into a project-focused institution. 

October 2, 2025

A.S. President summer update

By Michelle Cisneros

This summer, Associated Students President Le Anh Metzger focused on improving the association’s internal systems and laying the groundwork for her office. 

October 2, 2025

A.S. S.A.G. Summer update

By Iris Guo

The Associated Students Student Advocate General Sydney Bivins plans to implement protections for undocumented students and improve access to student resources.