News

October 21, 2020

Petition to Recall A.S. President Reaches Voting Threshold, Moves to Senate Vote

By Katherine Swartz

Now that the petition signatures have been verified, A.S. Senate will vote on the petition at Wednesday’s meeting.

October 21, 2020

Arts & Lectures Begins 2020-21 School Year With Full Season of Virtual Events

By Asumi Shuda

A&L is showcasing a variety of free films at the West Wind Drive-In, which started on Oct. 13 and will continue through Dec. 16.

October 20, 2020

Making Room for School at Home: SB Professional Women’s Association Starts Drive for At-Home Learning

By Arturo Martinez Rivera

Since 1995, the PWA has facilitated back-to-school drives for Isla Vista Elementary School, collecting and redistributing donated school supplies for students in need.

October 19, 2020

SBSO Arrests Two Suspects For Discharging a Firearm in Isla Vista

By Max Abrams

Both suspects were charged with negligent discharge of a firearm, failure to obey a peace officer, resisting arrest, conspiracy and possession of a controlled substance.

October 19, 2020

Keeping the Spirit Alive: Chabad Rolls Into Sukkot Celebrations With “Sukka Cupcake Truck”

By Max Abrams

Though Sukkot is a time of gathering, specifically within the confines of the Sukkah, social distancing restrictions and the coronavirus pandemic have largely upended these practices.

October 18, 2020

Man Carrying Rifle in I.V. Confirms He Was Active Duty UCSB Student Transporting Personal Weapon From Military Base

By Max Abrams

Though the student was not detained or fined, according to Noel Rivas, a sergeant with the SBSO, the subject used “very poor judgement” by carrying the rifle out in the open.

October 16, 2020

UCSB Issues Emergency Notification Following Identification of 13 COVID-19 Cases in Greek Housing

By Max Abrams

Both houses, which were not identified in the notification, are currently under quarantine orders by the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department.

October 16, 2020

State Audit Finds UC Inappropriately Admitted 64 Students, Four at UCSB

By Aishvari Trivedi

Between 2013 and 2019, 64 applicants were admitted to the four campuses “based on their personal or family connections to donors and university staff."

October 16, 2020

Special Election To Begin Following Student Advocate General Resignation

By Katherine Swartz

At least 4% of undergraduate students will have to vote for the results to be valid, which amounts to approximately 930 students.

October 14, 2020

iVMenus Owner Sentencing Postponed For Sixth Time, Rescheduled to Oct. 28

By Max Abrams

In addition to an expected 18-year prison sentence, Galoustian will likely have to register as a sex offender for life.

October 13, 2020

A.S. Halts Senate Appointments Following Dispute Over Runner-Ups

By Katherine Swartz

A.S. Legal Code does not indicate a clear system for determining the runners-up, only that the highest vote-getter not elected from the previous spring’s election will fill the position.

October 13, 2020

Building a Community Across Screens: Campus Organizations Go Virtual To Help Students Adjust to a Remote Environment

By Melea Maglalang

Though online learning presents unique difficulties, both students and faculty are working to create new opportunities to facilitate the college experience in an online format.

October 11, 2020

Congressman Carbajal Tests Positive for COVID-19

By Jai Uparkar

In light of his condition, Carbajal stated that he will be carrying out his duties virtually to protect the health and safety of his staff and others.

October 8, 2020

Santa Barbara County To Host Free COVID-19 Testing at I.V. Theater

By Holly Rusch

Although all online appointments for Oct. 9 have already been filled, walk-ins are still accepted.

October 8, 2020

UCSB Hires Inaugural Vice Chancellor of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

By Holly Rusch

Robnett comes to UCSB from a position at UC Irvine as the Inaugural Associate Dean for Faculty Development and Diversity in the School of Social Sciences.