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May 9, 2019

UCSB’s Library Awakens to New $12,000 Nap Pods

By Arturo Martinez Rivera

The pods are expected to be located in front of the Transfer Student Center on the first floor of Davidson Library.

May 7, 2019

Former Officer Sues UCPD, Alleges Racism, Misconduct and Conspiracy Throughout Department

By Sofía Mejías-Pascoe

This marks the third lawsuit filed by an officer against the UCPD during the 2018-2019 school year.

May 7, 2019

Stalking, Extortion Scams Targeting International Students, UCPD Reports

By Evelyn Spence

The first report was received by the department on April 30.

May 6, 2019

UCPD Officer Sues former Chief of Police, Alleges “Favoritism” Within the Department

By Sofía Mejías-Pascoe

The officer, Mark Signa, has been with the UCPD since 1990. He currently works as a lieutenant within the department.  

May 3, 2019

UCPD Officers Sue UCPD Members for Alleged Mistreatment After Reporting Sergeant

By Evelyn Spence

Two UCSB police officers filed a suit against several members of the UC Police Department and the UC Regents in March 2019.

May 3, 2019

UCSB Signs Onto OA2020 Initiative in Push for Open Access Publishing

By Sean Crommelin

The OA2020 Expression of Interest was signed about a week after the UC terminated its subscription with the Dutch information and analytics company Elsevier.

May 2, 2019

UCSB’s Chapter of Lean On Me Launches Student-Run Emotional Support Hotline

By Simren Verma

Rushali Kothari heard about Lean On Me from a friend at another university and decided to bring the organization to UCSB.

May 2, 2019

A.S. Senate Supports Bike Committee Demands for More SRB Bike Parking

By Katherine Swartz

On Wednesday, A.S. passed a resolution through email vote supporting the Bike Committee’s demands for greater bicycle safety at the SRB.

May 2, 2019

Students in 2003 Voted for “Free” Night and Weekend Parking. Sixteen Years Later, Where Is It?

By Evelyn Spence

With these permits, students can park in selected spots on campus Monday through Friday between 5 p.m. and 7:30 a.m., and all day Saturday and Sunday.

May 2, 2019

Cajé Unveils Eco-Friendly Location in Downtown Santa Barbara

By Amira Garewal

Cajé opened a second location in downtown Santa Barbara this past weekend.

May 2, 2019

SBMTD to Increase Frequency of UCSB Shuttle Amid Route Changes

By Arturo Martinez Rivera

The change comes as part of a series of adjustments to the bus routes in Santa Barbara and Goleta to improve the timing and efficiency of routes.

May 2, 2019

UC Regent Ellen Tauscher Passes Away

By Sofía Mejías-Pascoe

UC Regent Ellen Tauscher passed away this week at the age of 67.

May 2, 2019

A.S. Senate Passes Resolution Calling on UCSB To Become Sanctuary Campus

By Max Abrams

On Wednesday night, A.S. passed a resolution and tabled a bill, both of which support the protection of undocumented students at UCSB.

April 30, 2019

UCSB Pan Asian Network and Indus Hold Vigil for Sri Lanka Victims

By Sofía Mejías-Pascoe

Eight speakers took the stage that night, which included a handful of UCSB students as well as a high school student from the Santa Barbara area.

April 29, 2019

Sacramento Man Falls From Cliff on 6700 Block of Del Playa Drive

By Sofía Mejías-Pascoe

The man was attending a party in Isla Vista when he lost his balance on the cliff and initially slid down the cliff and then fell onto the beach.

April 27, 2019

In Photos | Indus & Pan Asian Network Hold Vigil for Sri Lanka Victims

By Daily Nexus Photography

The Thursday night vigil was held at Storke Tower.