News

September 5, 2019

Fifth UCPD Lawsuit Alleges “Unsafe Work Practices,” “Harassing Environment”

By Evelyn Spence

The other four other lawsuits filed against the department are currently stalled while the university attempts internal mediation.

September 4, 2019

UCSB Alumna Chanel Miller Comes Forward As Emily Doe, Announces Forthcoming Book

By Sanya Kamidi

For those who knew Miller ‘14 at UCSB, her gripping literary voice comes as no surprise. 

September 3, 2019

Mojo Teahouse To Move to Former Ike’s Location on 65 Seville

By Alex Bumpers

Wang began seeking a new location at the beginning of this year after the landlord at the Trigo location doubled the rent.

September 2, 2019

Let the Bells Ring: Carillon Concert Series Celebrates Tower’s 50th Anniversary

By Marc Vukcevich

The concert saw an eclectic mix of music including songs composed specifically for the carillon, classical songs by composers such as Mozart and pop hits like “Bohemian Rhapsody."

September 1, 2019

Three Weeks After Burglary, Webb Hall Gems Remain Missing

By Evelyn Spence

News of the missing items broke on Aug. 26 after a post by a UCSB student about the missing gems was shared to the UCSB Free & For Sale Facebook page. 

August 30, 2019

In Photos | Newest I.V. Food Stand Hops Between Del Playa Houses

By Daily Nexus Photography, Leon Liu

Muñoz works the stand along with his nephew and his friend, preferring to maintain a small team in order to ensure quality of the food he serves.

August 29, 2019

U.S. Government Sues SoCal Edison For Allegedly Sparking Rey Fire

By Max Abrams

Listed in the suit is Southern California Edison, an electrical services company; Frontier Communications, a telecommunications company; and Utility Tree Service, a tree trimming company. 

August 26, 2019

A Look Inside the History of “The Most Unique Local Government in California”

By Sanya Kamidi, Evelyn Spence

As it approaches nearly three years since that November election, the district has begun to land on its feet following a rocky first few years. 

August 25, 2019

I.V. Artist Spreads Love of Art and Denim With Back Pocket Murals

By Kailyn Kausen

Now, in her free time, Macias has taken up denim painting commissions – an unconventional art form not often seen in I.V.

August 24, 2019

Honors for Who? A Look Into Diversity in UCSB’s Honors Program

By Sofía Mejías-Pascoe

Almost half of the 1,713 students in the honors program in 2018-19 school year identified as white, despite white students making up only about 30% of the total student body. 

August 22, 2019

“A Community Effort”: Diana Collins Puente Selected as First I.V. Community Center Director

By Christina Muoio

The center will have a soft opening in October with a grand opening in either January or February 2020.

August 20, 2019

Orientation for Spanish-Speaking Parents of Incoming Students Celebrates Inaugural Summer

By Madeline Thompson

The transition to college can be especially hard for first-generation students and their parents if they have no experience with universities, Medina emphasized.

August 14, 2019

IVTU To Allocate $600 to Those Displaced by 67 Del Playa Incident

By Evelyn Spence

While there are 12 residents in the house, the two receiving money were the only residents living in the house at the time of the incident. 

August 13, 2019

Second Aggravated Assault Occurs in Nearby Area, Suspect at Large

By Katherine Swartz

As of Tuesday evening, the suspect in the two assaults has not been apprehended. 

August 13, 2019

“Power Is Found In The Community”: Santa Barbara Gathers at Vigil for Mass Shootings

By Alex Bumpers

Over fifty members of the Santa Barbara community convened downtown last Monday evening to mourn those who were killed in the mass shootings in Dayton, El Paso and Gilroy.

August 12, 2019

UCPD Cases To Be Stalled in Court For Six Months As UCSB Completes Internal Investigations

By Sanya Kamidi

The lawsuits allege wide misconduct within the police department, retaliation for reporting said misconduct and violations of the California Whistleblower Protection Act.