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November 16, 2020

Santa Barbara County Moves Back to Most Restrictive COVID-19 Reopening Tier

By Katherine Swartz

This is the first time Santa Barbara County has entered the purple tier since Sept. 30.

November 16, 2020

Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQIA+ Students From Afar: RCSGD’s Plans for Fall Quarter and Beyond

By Asumi Shuda

With a calendar full of events and programs for the virtual fall quarter and beyond, the Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity waits with open arms.

November 15, 2020

Prop 16 Failed to Pass. What’s Next for the UC System?

By Katherine Swartz, Holly Rusch

For student leaders on the “front lines” of campaigning, the decision came as a blow for those hoping to bring greater racial diversity to the UC system.

November 15, 2020

The Gen Z Vote: Digital Outreach in the 2020 Election

By Sindhu Ananthavel, Regan Wheatley

Though most young adults and teens are well attuned with social media, older politicians’ efforts may fall flat when trying to engage with Gen Z voters.

November 14, 2020

“It’s fun and not fun watching from the outside”: UCSB International Students Discuss U.S. Election

By Mariam Bagdady, Julia Catacutan, Melody Chen

Some international students said it was difficult watching the election unfold without being able to actively participate in it.

November 14, 2020

Early Polling Results Show Record Numbers of Youth Voter Turnout Nationwide

By Sofía Mejías-Pascoe

In light of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, UCSB CALPIRG ramped up voter registration efforts and adapted its normal tactics for online environments.

November 13, 2020

Students Reflect on the 2020 Presidential Elections and Prepare for Political Divisiveness

By Asumi Shuda

The Isla Vista Community Services District says there is little to no concern for violent demonstrations and that law enforcement has not provided any information on possible threats in the area.

November 12, 2020

Victim in ‘Suspicious Death’ at Campus Point was a UCSB Community Member

By Katherine Swartz, Atmika Iyer

As of Saturday at 3:45 p.m., no one is in custody, according to Barbara Ross, executive assistant to Santa Barbara County District Attorney Joyce Dudley.

November 12, 2020

2020 Election Results: Santa Barbara County Victories

By Staff Report

With an 84% voter turnout as of Nov. 12, over 197,000 Santa Barbara County voters casted their ballots in this year’s national election.

November 10, 2020

Learning From Spring and Summer, Professors Pilot Revisions to Remote Instruction for Fall Quarter

By Yiu-On Li

As for their outlook on fall quarter and beyond, professors are cautiously optimistic.

November 6, 2020

CCBER Adapts To Continue Restoration Efforts Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

By Caroline He

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly altered the center’s restoration operations, which normally rely on student workers and volunteers to manage the university’s vast ecological footprint.