News

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.

February 2, 2021

Second Victim From January Goleta Shooting Dies, Identified as First-Year UCSB Student

By Max Abrams

No arrests have been made and a suspect is still at large.

February 2, 2021

Student-Led Social Media Platforms Keep Tabs on Parties, Large Gatherings in Isla Vista

By Asumi Shuda

The platform owners hope that their advocacy will help UCSB students in Isla Vista feel safe and informed amid the pandemic.

January 31, 2021

Religious Studies Department Creates Chair of Jain Studies Following $1 Million Donation

By Sindhu Ananthavel

UCSB now joins UC Davis, UC Riverside and UC Irvine in having a Jain Studies chair within their respective religious studies departments.

January 28, 2021

I.V. Passes 1,000 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases As Rest of SB County Sees Drop in New Cases

By Atmika Iyer

On Jan. 1, I.V.’s daily case rate, which shows the average number of daily confirmed cases per 100,000 people in the last seven days, was 19.7. On Jan. 22, the daily case rate was 53.7.

January 26, 2021

New Study Recommends UC Suspend Standardized Testing After 2025

By Sindhu Ananthavel

If a new test is not implemented by 2025, the testing requirement will be eliminated altogether.

January 22, 2021

Kirsten Deshler Appointed as New UCSB Representative on I.V. CSD

By Atmika Iyer

Deshler, who was appointed to the position by UCSB Chancellor Henry T. Yang, was sworn in at the Isla Vista Community Services District’s Jan. 12 meeting.