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March 15, 2021

Recap: March 12 Santa Barbara County COVID-19 Press Conference

By Atmika Iyer

Under new guidelines, Ansorg said that the county will most likely be assigned to the red tier on Tuesday. 

March 14, 2021

Home Sweet Home? UCSB Students Struggle With Isla Vista Housing Decisions Amid COVID-19 Uncertainty

By Alice Zhang

When faced with the high cost of living and the risk of contracting COVID-19 in I.V., some students can’t justify the price tag.

March 11, 2021

Newly Admitted UCSB Honors Students To Lose Priority Registration This Fall

By Sofía Mejías-Pascoe

About one-fifth of UCSB’s student body currently benefits from priority registration, according to Monday’s announcement.

March 10, 2021

With Lessons From Remote Instruction, UCSB Professors Consider the Future of In-Person Learning

By Micah Meghreblian, Sindhu Ananthavel

Contrasting opinions about asynchronous teaching styles have led professors to question whether or not they should continue this method of teaching when classes resume in person. 

March 8, 2021

Goleta Union School District Reflects on Remote Instruction Experience Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

By Asumi Shuda

After almost a year of remote instruction, Goleta Union School District is gearing up to return to the classroom in the near future, albeit with some changes. 

March 6, 2021

Recap: March 5 Santa Barbara County COVID-19 Press Conference

By Atmika Iyer

The county has received 105,160 vaccines and has administered 81% of them as of Friday.

March 6, 2021

Andrew Jolivétte Discusses Black and Indigenous Cultural Convergences at MCC Event

By Max Abrams

To finish the event on a note of empowerment, hope and optimism for the future, Jolivétte called on attendees to continue standing up for cultural and racial injustice. 

March 4, 2021

Students and Faculty React to the Announcement of an In-Person Fall Quarter 2021

By Sindhu Ananthavel

While some are eagerly awaiting the return of in-person learning, others feel that expecting a return to business as usual is premature.

March 2, 2021

Two Months after Setup, I.V. Pallet Homes Provide Relief and Opportunity to Nearly 40 Houseless Residents

By Holly Rusch

The pallet village has not reported any positive COVID-19 cases, but tests are available to any clients who want one or begin to show symptoms.

March 1, 2021

I.V. CSD Plans To Change Nightlife Culture in I.V. Post-Pandemic

By Atmika Iyer

Board Director Ethan Bertrand said that social isolation during the pandemic reinspired him to jump on the idea of revamping nightlife.  

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.