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October 30, 2025

Game room opens in University Center thanks to student initiative

By Dalia Puchalt

The University Center’s brand new game room hosted its grand opening on Oct. 21.

October 30, 2025

Department of Recreation promotes safety with Hallowheels Event

By Dylan Vo

UC Santa Barbara’s Department of Recreation hosted “Hallowheels,” a Halloween-themed event, on Oct. 24.

October 29, 2025

Senate discusses campus housing updates, bike enforcement plans

By Wynne Bendell, Theodosia Terplan

The 76th Associated Students Senate heard updates on university housing developments and UC Police Department bike enforcement plans at its Oct. 22 meeting.

October 29, 2025

Library expands hours, introduces alternative 24/7 spaces

By Michelle Cisneros, Jack Dindia

Library Late Night Study will be extended to operate from 1-3 a.m. on Sunday through Thursday, and will now open at 7 a.m. every day of the week.

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.