News

February 28, 2021

“Who Guards the Guards:” UC Black Staff and Faculty Organization Discuss the Past, Present and Future of Law Enforcement in Police Panel

By Sindhu Ananthavel

One problem brought up by the panel is the trend of police officers living outside of the communities they serve, be it because of financial restrictions or other reasons. 

February 28, 2021

Recap: Feb. 26 Santa Barbara County COVID-19 Press Conference

By Atmika Iyer

California expects to receive 80,000 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine next week.

February 28, 2021

UCSB Event Brings Book Artist Tia Blassingame To Inspire Art and Activism

By Asumi Shuda

Blassingame provided insight into her efforts to evoke the conversations of race and racism woven into American history through printmaking and book art.

February 28, 2021

Eyes on Your Own Tabs: How Academic Dishonesty Has Evolved in Remote Learning

By Katherine Swartz

Students collaborating during exams and accessing “study websites” like Chegg are the most common occurrences of academic misconduct. 

February 27, 2021

Eight Arrested at Save the San Marcos Foothills Protest

By Atmika Iyer

The group, Save the San Marcos Foothills, has planned a sit-in throughout the weekend and is currently negotiating with the land developers.

February 26, 2021

Large Student Gatherings Continue Despite County Ordinance and University Action

By Ellah Foster

On Jan. 29, UCSB sent a campus-wide email to students that laid out the academic consequences of violating public health orders and stressed the importance of taking safety precautions.

February 25, 2021

Cases Decline, But Santa Barbara County Remains in the Purple Tier

By Atmika Iyer

The county’s rates of adjusted cases and positive tests have declined enough to allow for the reopening of elementary schools, provided that an approved safety plan is in place. 

February 25, 2021

SB County Board of Supervisors Approves $13.3 million for Rent and Utility Assistance

By Atmika Iyer

The rental assistance program has been in service since Feb. 15 and will continue to be in service until Dec. 30 or unless funds run out sooner.   

February 23, 2021

Most Classes To Be Held Remotely, RecCen and University Library Hopeful For Limited Reopening in Spring Quarter

By Asumi Shuda

For the upcoming summer quarter, Yang said UCSB is working on a plan to offer an “enhanced summer quarter” with both remote and residential opportunities.

February 22, 2021

Recap: Feb. 19 Santa Barbara County COVID-19 Press Conference

By Atmika Iyer

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department has currently administered 93% of its given allotments of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.

February 17, 2021

SB County Public Health Department Officials Field Community’s Vaccine Questions at Town Hall Event, Address Vaccine Access Equity

By Atmika Iyer

As of Feb. 11, the county has used at least 81% of its current vaccine allotment from the federal government.

February 16, 2021

Limited Winter Quarter Housing Allows Few RAs To Return to Campus

By Regan Wheatley

Given the uncertainty surrounding the job and housing security during the COVID-19 pandemic, some of RAs who had their offers rescinded signed leases for off-campus housing instead.

February 12, 2021

A.S. Human Rights Board Hosts Book Drive for Individuals in Prison, Receives Over 300 Books

By Ellah Foster

Volunteers organized no-contact pickup or drop-off time slots with each donor to mitigate COVID-19 transmission.

February 9, 2021

Women’s Network Opens UCSB Chapter

By Shruthi Vasudevan

The Women’s Network is an organization that connects collegiate women around the country and facilitates professional growth through workshops, networking events and speakers.

February 8, 2021

Econ Assistant Professor and Grad Students Publish Report on Campus Police Department Calling for Greater Transparency

By Sofía Mejías-Pascoe

The report was authored by three department members following the killing of George Floyd in May 2020, and later circulated internally among UCSB faculty in the social sciences division. 

February 4, 2021

SBSO Makes Four Arrests Following Investigation Into January Goleta Shooting

By Max Abrams

Sheriff Bill Brown described the double homicide as a “robbery ripoff,” in which the two victims planned to sell at least half a pound of marijuana to the suspects but were robbed instead.