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April 17, 2021

Getting the Jab: Vaccine Accessibility for Isla Vista Residents

By Atmika Iyer

Neither proof of citizenship nor insurance are required to receive a vaccine.

April 16, 2021

IVRPD Votes To Reintroduce Proposal To Remove Houseless Residents From People’s Park

By Atmika Iyer

Houseless residents have now been asked to relocate two to four times over the last six months in Isla Vista.

April 12, 2021

Recap: April 9 Santa Barbara County COVID-19 Press Conference

By Atmika Iyer

Residents between ages 16 and 49 can schedule an appointment using the state’s scheduling website My Turn beginning April 12.

April 7, 2021

UCSB Sends Timely Warning Regarding Sexual Assault in People’s Park

By Asumi Shuda

The parties involved in the sexual assault are not affiliated with the UCSB community.

April 7, 2021

Deltopia 2021 Yields Few Arrests, Citations and No Medical Transports

By Sindhu Ananthavel, Daily Nexus Photography

The arrests and citations occurred between April 2 and April 4 during a period of increased law enforcement to curb illegal behavior.

April 6, 2021

UCSB Cancels Women’s Water Polo Season Due to COVID-19 Cluster

By Katherine Swartz

The cancellation is response to 10 positive COVID-19 cases on the UC Santa Barbara women’s water polo team.

April 4, 2021

Recap: April 2 Santa Barbara County COVID-19 Press Conference

By Atmika Iyer

COVID-19 cases have come down significantly in the county since January, however, in the past week, there is an increase in the county’s adjusted case rate.

April 2, 2021

Law Enforcement, University and I.V. CSD Prepare for Deltopia Weekend

By Atmika Iyer

Despite the progress the county has made in its COVID-19 case metrics, there is fear that Deltopia could be the superspreader event that undoes that progress.

April 2, 2021

UCSB Medical Experts Discuss COVID-19 Vaccines and Mitigation in Information Panel

By Sindhu Ananthavel

Questions for the townhall were submitted by attendees prior to the panel and pre-selected, then answered by the panelists after the discussion concluded.

March 31, 2021

UC System, Including UCSB, Receives Largest Undergraduate Applicant Pool in History

By Caroline He

UCSB's record application cycle saw a 16% increase in freshman applications and an 8% increase in transfer applications compared to last year.

March 30, 2021

Recap: March 26 Santa Barbara County COVID-19 Press Conference

By Atmika Iyer

The county's COVID-19 case rate has decreased by 23% over the past week.

March 29, 2021

After Nearly a Year, UCSB Rec Cen Set To Reopen on April 12

By Holly Rusch

Students will be required to wear a face covering at all times.

March 22, 2021

Recap: March 19 Santa Barbara County COVID-19 Press Conference

By Atmika Iyer

The county is expecting to receive a significant increase in its vaccine allotment this week.

March 22, 2021

Alternative Deltopia Event Proposal Abandoned by A.S. and I.V. CSD Over COVID-19 Transmission Concerns

By Atmika Iyer

The event proposal was tabled after concerns that it would actually increase the spread of COVID-19 as opposed to reducing it.

March 20, 2021

UC Students Spread Hope and Gratitude Through COVID-19 Compassion Projects

By Regan Wheatley

As UCSB students continue to have a hand in spreading positivity to vulnerable communities, some have had the opportunity to experience the fruit of their compassion projects first hand.

March 19, 2021