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January 4, 2021

Associated Students Presidential Election To Be Held in Week Two

By Katherine Swartz

The election will have a 4% voting threshold, which means that approximately 930 undergraduate students must vote in order for the results to be valid.

January 3, 2021

$10,000 and Six Months Later: How the Physics Department Automated Lab Courses for Remote Learning

By Caroline He

The automization of the physics labs allows for students in the Physics 5L class to interact remotely with equipment using an online portal connected to the apparati set up in the lab.

December 27, 2020

UC Implements New Policy on Gender Identity and Lived Names Recognition

By Mariam Bagdady

The guidelines provide “at least three gender options,” such as male, female and nonbinary, across all UC information systems.

December 20, 2020

I.V. Resident Arrested for Felony Drug and Weapons Charges

By Max Abrams

Pursuant to the extension of Emergency Rule 4, which sets bail for all misdemeanor offenses and many felony offenses at zero dollars, Harwin was released without bail.

December 19, 2020

IVRPD Plan To Move Houseless Residents Out of Anisq’Oyo’ Park Sparks Community Concerns

By Atmika Iyer

Houseless residents who are unable to relocate to a shelter will be allowed to move to People’s Park, which is located next to Anisq’Oyo’ Park.

December 19, 2020

First COVID-19 Vaccine Shipments Arrive in Santa Barbara County

By Atmika Iyer

After local health care workers receive the vaccine, staff members and residents of long-term care facilities will be next, followed by first responders and dialysis providers.

December 17, 2020

Local Past “Jeopardy!” Contestants Reflect on Alex Trebek’s Legacy

By Melody Chen

For the UC Santa Barbara and Isla Vista community members who met Alex Trebek while on “Jeopardy!,” the memories that they have shared with him will endure for a lifetime.

December 15, 2020

Academic Senate Extends Pass/No Pass Option Through End of Week 10, but Associated Students Pushes for Greater Action

By Katherine Swartz, Atmika Iyer

The extension, however, didn’t allow departments to enable pass/no pass options for pre-major or major courses, unlike during Spring Quarter 2020.

December 13, 2020

UC Regents Approve 2021-22 Budget, Special Needs Report

By Holly Rusch

The UC Board of Regents Nov. 19 remote meeting focused on the impact of financial losses brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

December 10, 2020

New I.V. CSD Director Juggles Leadership Role and Associated Students

By Jackson Guilfoil

At the Isla Vista Community Services District, Catherine Flaherty is the youngest person on the board and the only woman.

December 9, 2020

George Thurlow, UCSB’s Appointee to the I.V. CSD, Resigns

By Atmika Iyer

Although Thurlow is “sure [he] will continue to be involved in Isla Vista issues,” he said he is ready to take on something new.

December 9, 2020

After Swearing in, Three New I.V. CSD Directors Begin Their Terms

By Jackson Guilfoil

This will be the second board of directors since the Isla Vista Community Services District was formally created in 2016.

December 8, 2020

UCSB Identifies Fifth COVID-19 Case in De La Guerra Dining Commons Staff

By Atmika Iyer

With contract tracing efforts underway, the university said it is now looking to identify individuals who may have come into contact with any of the positive staff members.

December 8, 2020

Central Coast Counties, Including Santa Barbara, Ask Newsom for New Stay-at-Home-Order Consideration

By Atmika Iyer

Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo counties said they are looking to secede from the Southern California region and receive separate consideration for COVID-19 restrictions.