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October 14, 2021

Julián Castro Speaks Against Texas Abortion Law at UCSB Arts & Lectures

By Atmika Iyer, Holly Rusch

The event — titled “Waking Up From My American Dream” — was the first Arts & Lectures component of the “Justice for All” series, which aims to “[confront] the inequalities that shape our policies, our inst...

October 14, 2021

IVCSD Approves Grant Program for Halloween Programming

By Atmika Iyer

IVCSD is planning to partner with the Isla Vista Food Cooperative to host a costume contest on its patio on Oct. 30.

October 14, 2021

Isla Vista’s COVID-19 Numbers Remain Low After Students Move Back for In-Person Instruction

By Atmika Iyer, Alex Rudolph

UCSB has reported 57 positive COVID-19 cases since Sept. 19. Three of these cases have been from UCSB employees, two from graduate students and the remaining 52 cases were from undergraduates.

October 14, 2021

UCSB Student Dies on Sigma Nu Trip; Fraternity Suspended for Holding “Unsanctioned Event”

By Holly Rusch, Atmika Iyer

On May 21, Michalski and his fraternity brothers were in Running Springs when Michalski fell and “sustained severe injuries.” Michalski died on May 25 at the Loma Linda Medical Center.

October 14, 2021

UC-AFT Lecturers Holds Informational Pickets Across UC Campuses for Better Job Security and Pay

By Mark Alfred, Holly Rusch, Atmika Iyer

The union has been trying to renegotiate lecturer contracts for over three and a half years, arguing that the lack of job security and low salaries are unfair.

October 13, 2021

Proposal To Turn Platform Holly Into a “Green Lighthouse” Gathers Community Support

By Sindhu Ananthavel

The proposal outlines a transformation of the platform into a lighthouse that simultaneously mitigates oil seepage and promotes aquaculture.

October 12, 2021

Altercation at Freebirds Leads to Serious Injury

By Atmika Iyer

According to Isla Vista Foot Patrol (IVFP) Community Resource Deputy Justin Schroeder, the two individuals were friends who began “play fight[ing]” at Freebirds.

October 12, 2021

UCPD Issues Timely Warning for Oct. 9 Aggravated Sexual Assault

By Atmika Iyer

According to the timely warning, multiple individuals prevented the survivor from leaving a room, took her phone and gave her an unknown beverage.

October 12, 2021

Assistant Professor and Researcher Earns Harold J. Plous Award

By Melea Maglalang

The Harold J. Plous award is the highest honor a junior faculty member at UCSB can receive from the College of Letters and Science, recognizing awardees for outstanding performance and promise.

October 11, 2021

LIVE UPDATES: County in State of Emergency For Alisal Fire

By Atmika Iyer

The fire remains 20 miles away from UC Santa Barbara.

October 11, 2021

Bill’s Bus Needs Your Help

By Asumi Shuda

Due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Bill’s Bus was forced to stop operations in March 2020.

October 11, 2021

UCSB Student Esmeralda Quintero-Cubillan Holds EVPSA, UCSA and RA Positions

By Holly Rusch

As Quintero-Cubillan recounts, their basic needs advocacy work as a senator and as EVPSA was and is not just political, but extremely personal.

October 9, 2021

Oldest University Center Food Vendor Celebrates 30 Years

By Skylar Moore

Now, 30 years later, Gaum’s stand is a cherished member of the Arbor, bringing business, success and lasting memories.

October 7, 2021

Students, Santa Barbarans, Local Politicians Participate in Women’s March for Reproductive Rights

By Atmika Iyer, Holly Rusch

State Senator Monique Limón congratulated high school- and college-aged marchers for being civically engaged and fighting for their rights.

October 7, 2021

UCPD Issues Two Timely Warnings Back-to-Back

By Atmika Iyer

Neither one of the survivors currently wishes to press charges, however, UCPD will keep the investigations open in the case that a survivor decides to press charges.