News

March 24, 2020

Pandemic Pedagogy: Professors Prepare For First Quarter of Remote Instruction

By Arturo Martinez Rivera

Now, with the pressure of all classes being taught online, the time to carefully develop courses is quickly dwindling.

March 22, 2020

University, Sheriff’s Office Discourage Deltopia Celebrations in Light of Coronavirus Crisis

By Holly Rusch

The university and police will continue to implement their usual Deltopia-related restrictions in preparation for possible crowds.

March 22, 2020

Five New Coronavirus Cases Diagnosed Within Santa Barbara County

By Holly Rusch

The five new cases bring the total number of cases in Santa Barbara County to 18.

March 21, 2020

UC Regents Hear Update on Coronavirus, Concerns From Workers

By Jackson Guilfoil

The meeting was held virtually in order to mitigate transmissions of coronavirus, and the Regents called upon public commenters who had signed up to speak.

March 21, 2020

Four New Coronavirus Cases Diagnosed Within Santa Barbara County

By Evelyn Spence

The department is conducting an investigation as to how the three individuals contracted the virus, it said in the press release.

March 20, 2020

In the Limbo of Coronavirus, International Students Struggle With Housing and Travel

By Yiu-On Li

As of Fall Quarter 2019, there are 3,261 international undergraduate students attending UCSB — composing 14% of the campus population — as well as 914 international graduate students. 

March 20, 2020

Santa Barbara MTD Announces Route Changes, Free Fares and Social Distancing Procedures

By Nadia Abushanab

These changes will be in place indefinitely. 

March 20, 2020

Following Governor Newsom’s “Stay At Home” Order, University Aims To Curb Number of Employees on Campus

By Evelyn Spence

Individuals who cannot work from home and who are not “essential service providers” are eligible for paid leave.

March 20, 2020

I.V. CSD Absorbs Compost Collective, Aims To Resume Compost Services in April

By Arturo Martinez Rivera

Currently, the collective has plans to resume services in mid to late April; before it can reopen, it needs to fill open-staffing positions.

March 19, 2020

CALPIRG Draws Attention to Climate Change Through Anti-Oil Demonstration

By Megan Ramsey

During the demonstration, approximately 25 students dressed in all black laid down in the plaza, representing an oil spill, while speakers around them spoke about the dangers of oil drilling. 

March 19, 2020

UC President Extends Employees’ Paid Leave With Executive Order

By Holly Rusch

Paid leave hours be used only in specific circumstances, such as if employees are subject to shelter-in-place orders, or if family members or themselves are exhibiting coronavirus symptoms.

March 19, 2020

SBC Public Health Department Announces Six New Cases of Coronavirus, First Positive Cases in South County

By Max Abrams

Until today, no cases of coronavirus had been announced in South County. 

March 18, 2020

Isla Vista Houseless Count More Than Doubles From 2019, County Data Shows

By Jackson Guilfoil

Of the total number of houseless individuals in the county, 68% are living in the south, an 8% increase from last year.

March 18, 2020

Businesses in I.V.: What’s Open, What’s Closed

By Sanya Kamidi, Holly Rusch

This information is based on what employees at each business said as of April 20, around 8 p.m.

March 18, 2020

UC Freshmen Applications Decrease for a Second Consecutive Year, Transfer Applications Rise

By Daniel Seo

University-wide, freshmen applicants decreased from 176,530 in 2019 to 172,099 in 2020, according to the data.

March 17, 2020

Should I Stay or Should I Go? UCSB Students Grapple With I.V. Leases After University Recommends Moving Home

By Evelyn Spence, Sanya Kamidi

Isla Vista Tenants Union lawyer Robin Unander is working with the university to send a memo to UCSB students about their housing options.