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February 15, 2017

New Party Emerges for A.S. Elections

By Josh Ortiz

The Isla Vista Party marks the fifth new party to emerge in the past two years.

February 9, 2017

The Vagina Monologues & Herstories To Bring Excitement, Discomfort, Inclusion

By Melody Pezeshkian

Students who were taken aback by animate vaginas wandering through The Arbor can expect tears, laughter and storytelling from the Women’s Ensemble Theatre Troupe this weekend.

February 9, 2017

A.S. Passes Resolution to Aid Syrian Students

By Maura Fox

The A.S. Senate voted to pass a resolution Wednesday that will allocate UCSB admission and scholarships to Syrian refugee students currently displaced from their home universities.

February 9, 2017

UCSB Will Spend up to $40K on Ads Discouraging Deltopia Crowds

By Deepika Chandrashekar

UC Santa Barbara will spend an estimated $30,000 to $40,000 on advertisements urging partygoers to stay away from Isla Vista during Deltopia weekend.

February 9, 2017

Newly Renovated Faculty Club Opens Its Doors

By Tamari Dzotsenidze

The Club & Guest House, formerly known as the Charles Moore Faculty Club, held its grand opening Jan. 31 after undergoing extensive renovation and expansion since 2014.

February 9, 2017

Christina Lim Remembered as ‘Everyone’s Friend’

By Supriya Yelimeli

"You could talk to her about anything at any time. She was always down to listen and give advice. She could take it and dish it better than most guys," Armando Munoz said of her.

February 9, 2017

UCen Starbucks Opening Postponed Until Summer

By Jose Ochoa

The Starbucks coffee shop replacing Nicoletti’s in the UCen will now open in Summer 2017, postponed from its expected debut at the end of January.

February 9, 2017

All-Around Sustainability Gets UCSB ‘Gold Rating’

By Tamari Dzotsenidze

UC Santa Barbara received an award recognizing it for creating an environmentally, socially and economically sustainable campus.

February 2, 2017

Travel Ban Bars 3 Students From U.S. Return

By Josh Ortiz, Phi Do

In a press release Saturday, the UC Office of the President advised students from the seven countries listed in the executive order to not travel outside the United States. OISS recommends that all international students...

February 2, 2017

KCSB DJs Spin Music From Banned Countries

By Jose Ochoa

Third-year KCSB DJs Frank Horne and Elena Bernick played music from the seven Muslim-majority countries affected by President Donald Trump’s travel ban on their radio show Tuesday.

January 30, 2017

Muslim Students Push Back Against Immigration Ban

By Supriya Yelimeli

An executive order barring travel from six countries prompted over 200 people to protest at UC Santa Barbara Monday, echoing voices that spoke out nationally against the new presidency.

January 26, 2017

Regents Address Tuition

By Jose Ochoa

The UC Board of Regents met in San Francisco Wednesday to discuss a proposal to raise tuition for the first time since 2011.

January 26, 2017

UCSB Professor Gives Speech at Women’s March on Washington

By Stephany Rubio

UC Santa Barbara professor Aída Hurtado was set to speak among high profile guests like Scarlett Johansson and Angela Davis.

January 26, 2017

Solar Origami Takes First at Startup Competition

By Josh Ortiz

When Robert Salazar, an origami artist of 16 years, first pitched the idea of marketing an origami solar cooker named Orisun, not too many students could get behind it.

January 26, 2017

MSI, WEF Address Ocean Health at SB

By Maura Fox

The UCSB Marine Science Institute (MSI) and the World Economic Forum (WEF) plan to improve ocean research.

January 26, 2017

A.S. Votes on Syrian Refugee Students

By Jack Hu

The Associated Students (A.S.) Senate plans to pass a resolution next Wednesday to allocate university spots and academic scholarships to the Syrian refugees displaced from their home universities.