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December 7, 2017

How Far Is Isla Vista From the Thomas Fire?

By Supriya Yelimeli

Click through the map for more details on the Thomas Fire and its distance from UCSB and Isla Vista.

November 30, 2017

In Photos: Students Protest Against GOP Tax Bill

By Simren Verma

Under the tax bill, graduate students that receive tuition waivers would have to pay income taxes because those waivers would be counted as income.

November 30, 2017

After Repairs, El Centro Will Be Ready for Use by January

By Maura Fox

After almost a year of confusion, anger and dialogue surrounding the future El Centro, the historical building will be ready for full use by the start of Winter Quarter.

November 17, 2017

Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity Gets New Building, Doubled Budget After University Signs Demands

By Evelyn Spence, Brandon Teran

The only issue students and administration did not agree on was the issue of police presence in the Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity.

November 16, 2017

Student Advisory Board Formed for Title IX Issues

By Simren Verma

The University of California Title IX Office is establishing a Student Advisory Board, which will provide students with a direct connection to the system-wide Title IX Office.

November 16, 2017

Student Who Led Sit-In Expresses Frustrations 6 Months Later, Faculty Discuss Improvements

By Simren Verma, Melanie Voskanian

Following a nine-hour student sit-in at Cheadle Hall against the university’s treatment of sexual violence in May, UCSB faculty met this Tuesday, Nov. 14, to revisit the status of the 12 demands made by nowUCsb.

November 14, 2017

Lockdown Lifted at East Campus Residence Halls After Unconfirmed Threat

By Supriya Yelimeli

Police are currently following up on the initial report and conducting checks of the area surrounding the east campus residence halls.

November 9, 2017

Student Activist Network Reflects on Year Since 2016 Election

By Maura Fox

When a midnight protest erupted on the UC Santa Barbara campus one year ago, the Student Activist Network provided megaphones for protesters to voice their dissatisfaction regarding the newly-elected president.

November 9, 2017

UCSB Professors, Community Look Back on Trump’s First Year in Office

By Maura Fox

On the anniversary of the 2016 presidential election, UC Santa Barbara faculty and staff gathered in Corwin Pavilion to reflect on Donald Trump’s first year as president.

November 8, 2017

Students Hold Vigil for Victims of Sutherland Springs Tragedy

By Evelyn Spence

Students and faculty sat around a collection of blue mini-LED candles during the vigil. A bouquet of purple flowers for the victims was placed in the center.

November 3, 2017

Beach Wheelchair Now Available at Campus Point

By Kayla Larson

The UC Santa Barbara Department of Recreation and the UCSB Coastal Fund (CF) installed an all terrain beach wheelchair on Oct. 21 at Campus Point, providing community members with another way to enjoy the local beach.