News

January 27, 2020

No Reported Cases of Coronavirus on Campus, Student Health Says

By Evelyn Spence

The email comes after several UCSB students posted on the UCSB subreddit, r/UCSantaBarbara, late Sunday night with rumors about the virus.

January 27, 2020

A.S. Senate Passes Resolution in Support of Rolling Over Leftover Meal Plan Swipes

By Chloe Kimmel

The resolution is positional, meaning that it encourages UCSB Housing, Dining & Auxiliary Enterprises to implement these ideas to ensure students’ meal swipes are not wasted.

January 26, 2020

UC Regents Discuss Title IX, Review UC Handling of Sexual Misconduct Cases

By Jackson Guilfoil

The discussion around Title IX focused on cases of sexual misconduct and violence on UC campuses and what the UC Title IX offices have done to address the issue. 

January 26, 2020

A.S. Senate Amendment Puts Two International Student Senator Seats Onto Spring Ballot

By Jackson Guilfoil

The bill was amended during the Senate’s Jan. 22 meeting to increase the number of international student senator seats from one to two.

January 24, 2020

In Photos | UCSB Graduate Students Hold Demonstration Over Cost of Living Adjustment

By Daily Nexus Photography

Dozens of UCSB graduate students held a “sick-out” on Wednesday in solidarity with striking graduate students at UCSC, who are demanding a cost-of-living adjustment.

January 23, 2020

This Week in UC News 1/16 – 1/23

By Staff Report

Our column “UC News” showcases the top stories of the week from other UC student newspapers in our weekly print edition and online.

January 23, 2020

UC Regents Discuss Tuition Increase Models

By Daniel Seo

On Wednesday, the UC Board of Regents discussed potentially raising financial charges among students after deciding to delay the vote to have more time to discuss plans. 

January 23, 2020

UCSB Grad Students Hold Demonstration in Solidarity with UC Santa Cruz Over Cost-of-Living Adjustment

By Sanya Kamidi, Jackson Guilfoil

Organizers said that the “sick-out” was meant to draw attention to the COLA movement and gather support from graduate and undergraduate students who may not be aware of the movement.

January 23, 2020

Inaugural Director of the Office of Black Student Development Hired Fulfilling BSU Demand

By Max Abrams, Sanya Kamidi

Hylton was selected after a national search by a committee comprised of members of the BSU demands team, as well as other campus leaders.

January 23, 2020

Rock the Vote SB Declared Illegitimate by National Org, Shuts Down Operations

By Katherine Swartz

A representative from the national Rock the Vote organization confirmed that Rock the Vote SB was formed in August 2019, but as of now is “not a legitimate chapter.”

January 23, 2020

Student Documentary “Not One More” Puts a Story of Tragedy in the Hands of Community

By Max Abrams

The documentary’s narrative is instead established through interviews with politicians, UCSB faculty, psychologists, researchers, first responders and surgeons, giving viewers a previously unseen perspective.

January 23, 2020

Three Years Later, AFSCME Service Workers Reach Tentative Contract Agreement With UC

By Evelyn Spence

The UC's largest union reached a tentative four-year contract agreement. AFSCME has been negotiating for a new contract since 2017.

January 22, 2020

“In the service of equity and justice”: UCSB Community Comes Together To Honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day

By Holly Rusch

Speakers gave speeches on their personal experiences with racism and institutionalized oppression.

January 22, 2020

Newsom’s Proposed Budget Allocates $217.7 Million to UC System

By Holly Rusch

The budget, which allocates $36 billion for higher education across the state, offers a 5% increase in “base” resources for UC campuses and funding for specific programs on UC campuses.

January 22, 2020

Fifth Suspect Arrested For I.V. Armed Robbery; Additional Suspect in Custody Pleads Not Guilty

By Max Abrams, Evelyn Spence

The armed robbery, which took place on Nov. 18 reportedly around 10:30 a.m., resulted in the university issuing a “secure in place,” causing some campus buildings to independently lock down. 

January 21, 2020

Graduate Students to Call in Sick on Wednesday in Support of UCSC Strike for Cost of Living Adjustment

By Jackson Guilfoil, Sanya Kamidi

UCSB graduate students, on average, would need an additional $1133.57 for their rent to equal 30% of their income, according to an informal UCSB GSA survey.