News

October 26, 2020

UCSB Students Educate Community on Prop 16 at “Yes on Prop 16” Rally

By Sierra Van Der Brug

Proposition 16, one of 13 propositions on the Nov. 3 ballot in California, would repeal a proposition from 1996 that banned affirmative action in the state.

October 26, 2020

A.S. Special Election Resumes Following Last-Minute Delay

By Katherine Swartz

The recall efforts come five months after a UCSB student alleged that Beasley sexually assaulted him in 2018, which Beasley denies.

October 24, 2020

Seeking District-Wide Improvements and New Learning Tools, Goleta Union School District Puts $80 Million Bond “Measure M” on Ballot

By Atmika Iyer

Currently, there is no organized opposition to the bond on the ballot.

October 23, 2020

Status of A.S. Presidential Recall Remains Up in the Air after Seven-Hour Senate Discussion

By Katherine Swartz

The recall efforts come five months after a UCSB student alleged that Beasley sexually assaulted him in 2018, which Beasley denies.

October 22, 2020

SBSO Arrests Burglary Suspect After Being Trapped by Rising Tide on I.V. Beach

By Max Abrams

The subject, 40 year-old Sergei Gonchar of Goleta, has been booked on $50,000 bond at the Santa Barbara County Jail, where he remains in custody.

October 21, 2020

On Second Attempt, SB County Board of Supervisors Pass Ordinance To Fine Large Gatherings in I.V.

By Max Abrams

The new ordinance is a reincarnation of a previous “urgency” ordinance that fell one vote short during the board’s Aug. 25 meeting.

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."