News

May 16, 2019

Term in Review: EVPLA Jeike Meijer

By Max Abrams

Meijer’s term was highlighted by a common theme of community outreach and safety, evident by substantial progress in both areas through multiple projects.

May 16, 2019

Term in Review: Internal Vice President Steven Ho

By Katherine Swartz

Soon to be former A.S. IVP Steven Ho’s term was defined by strict party lines in the Senate and his ability, and inability at times, to keep a divided room in order.

May 16, 2019

Term in Review: Student Advocate General Grecia Martinez

By Sofía Mejías-Pascoe

Grecia Martinez overhauled many aspects of the OSA and made a lasting effect on the office, despite a lack of transparency at times in her term.

May 16, 2019

Vista Point: Weekly Going-Ons in Isla Vista

By Staff Report

Check out what's going on in Isla Vista this week.

May 16, 2019

I.V. CSD Calls on UCPD to Hold Community Meeting Following Recent Allegations

By Evelyn Spence, Sofía Mejías-Pascoe

I.V. CSD directors voted unanimously to send a letter to the UCPD.

May 16, 2019

Term in Review: A.S. President Brooke Kopel

By Evelyn Spence

Brooke Kopel's advocacy for all students, combined with her work on other projects on campus, saw her fulfill lofty goals.

May 16, 2019

Two Local Businessmen Propose Loop Renovations, Face Community Resistance at CSD

By Sanya Kamidi

Jonathan Wygant and Terry Huggins are interested in redeveloping the area to increase the amount of affordable housing in I.V. as well as to create more startup/incubator spaces.

May 14, 2019

CSD To Change Election Years, Citing Money Saved and Aiming for Higher Voter Turnout

By Sanya Kamidi

Three positions on the board of directors will now be up for grabs in the 2020 general election, as opposed to fall 2019.

May 13, 2019

Contrary to A.S. Elections Night Results, Elections Board Says New SIRRC Fee Did Not Pass

By Simren Verma

Elections Board noticed a “discrepancy” between the A.S. Constitution and the Elections Code following elections night.  

May 13, 2019

Sunrise Movement Holds Green New Deal Town Hall at Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival

By Sean Crommelin

The Sunrise Movement SB held a town hall on April 23 to advocate for the Green New Deal and answer questions from the public.

May 12, 2019

Recent Data Shows Decrease in Santa Barbara Crime from 2017

By Shelby Guy

In the past two years, the overall crime rate has been at a steady decline.

May 9, 2019

AFSCME Announces Strike Over Outsourcing, Unfair Labor Practices

By Max Abrams

AFSCME 3299 announced that it is preparing for a single-day unfair labor practice strike on May 16.

May 9, 2019

Spike In April Arrests Due to Deltopia

By Hayley Tice

More students were arrested in Isla Vista and on the UC Santa Barbara campus in April than in any of the past six months.

May 9, 2019

Bike Committee Opposition Does Not Change SRB Design Plans

By Katherine Swartz

The board voted 11-2 to move forward without bike parking.

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.