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November 3, 2019

Green New Deal Forum Proposes Climate Change Solutions for Santa Barbara

By Amelia Buckley

The evening centered around the importance of community collaboration to achieve a Green New Deal suited to the Central Coast.

November 3, 2019

In Photos | “Protect survivors, not frats”: Students Hold Demonstration Following Fraternity Sexual Assault Allegations

By Daily Nexus Photography

Organizers presented attendees with a Google Form, prompting them to answer the question, “What demands would you like to see be enacted on campus and in Isla Vista?”

November 2, 2019

Student Organizations Hold Demonstration in Arbor in Solidarity With Survivors of Sexual Assault

By Sanya Kamidi, Katherine Swartz

The event’s organizers were careful to emphasize that Thursday’s gathering was not a protest but instead a demonstration to support survivors.

October 31, 2019

Delirium Attendance Down by 20%, Special Events Coordinator Discusses Successes, Pitfalls

By Katherine Swartz, Sanya Kamidi

In 2018, Delirium sold out on the second day of sales. The final total this year was 4,651, more than 1,100 students — or about 20 percent — below capacity.

October 31, 2019

There’s No Place Quite Like Sweet Jane

By Sanya Kamidi

In addition to the myriad of costume-esque clothing and accessory options, Sweet Jane sells birthday supplies, festival clothes and Isla Vista-specific merchandise.

October 31, 2019

“Haunt the Loop” Ghosted by Children: Trick-or-Treat Event Yields Lower Turnout Than Expected

By Max Abrams, Katherine Swartz

The weekend event drew six people — three of whom were children — down from fifty last year.

October 31, 2019

Pre-Halloween Weekend Shows “Relatively Slow” Activity

By Evelyn Spence

This past weekend saw 19 citations and four arrests on Friday, and eight citations and one arrest on Saturday.

October 31, 2019

So Mushroom for Growth: New Psychedelic Club at UCSB Aims To Shift Conversation and Culture

By Sean Crommelin

The priority of Psychedelic Club is to start the conversation about psychedelic use. 

October 30, 2019

Sigma Pi Operations Suspended By National Executive Office While UCSB Investigates Sexual Assault Allegations

By Sanya Kamidi

In the past month, there have been three reports of sexual assault at the Sigma Pi house.

October 30, 2019

In Photos | Delirium, with DJ Mustard

By Daily Nexus Photography

While the neighboring Isla Vista remained mostly quiet, artists Mustard, Kenny Beats and Leikeli47 all performed for the crowd during a four-hour set.

October 30, 2019

Looking To Sell Your ID Card? Expect A Warning From the University

By Jackson Guilfoil

The UCSB Office of Student Conduct told alleged ID buyers and sellers that they would not be punished this time, but future infractions could necessitate attending a disciplinary hearing. 

October 28, 2019

Lucidity Festival Budget Reduced by $20,000 Following District Concerns

By Arturo Martinez Rivera

The original $184,850 proposal was lowered to $159,850 after the I.V. CSD voiced its concerns.

October 28, 2019

Rape Reported at Sigma Pi House, Third Sexual Assault Allegation in Past Month

By Evelyn Spence

This is the third sexual assault allegation naming Sigma Pi in the past month.

October 27, 2019

Reference Desk Removal Increases Efficiency For Library Users

By Daniela Gomez

The merging of the reference desk and services desk is the culmination of a three year-long planning process.

October 26, 2019

Global Ambassador Program Helps International Students Adjust to Life at University

By Chloe Kimmel

The opportunity to mentor gives experienced students the chance to gain skills in an increasingly global world.

October 25, 2019

Five Years of Delirium: How Program Board Works Behind the Scenes

By Sanya Kamidi

Members of the AS Program Board spend months booking artists, reaching out to their agents and narrowing down the list of potential performers — all of which is student-run.