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April 3, 2018

UCSB to Host First Annual Indigenous Writers Conference

By Stephany Rubio

The UCSB Spanish and Portuguese department will host “A Verbal Kaleidoscope,” its first-ever conference about indigenous writers, languages and literatures on April 4 and 5.

April 2, 2018

Student Sets Up Bitcoin ATM at I.V. Deli Mart

By Shomik Mukherjee

The ATM has sold an average of about $600 to $900 worth of bitcoin a day since its installation.

March 31, 2018

UC President Wants Guaranteed Admission to all Qualified CCC Students

By Evelyn Spence

Currently there approximately 216,700 undergraduates enrolled within the UC system, according to the UC website.

March 23, 2018

Police Find No Threat After Investigating ‘Suspicious Package’ in Isla Vista

By Maura Fox

Responders from the Santa Barbara Fire Department, Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office and California Highway Patrol were called to the scene at around 4 p.m.

March 20, 2018

Isla Vista Landlord Gelb’s Arraignment Repeatedly Postponed

By Shomik Mukherjee

Gelb's hearing is now scheduled for April 19.

March 18, 2018

UCen Project Will Be on A.S. Elections Ballot

By Evelyn Spence

A.S. Elections Board and career staff members involved in the elections process verified the number of signatures and student perm numbers to make sure that each is valid, according to Le.

March 18, 2018

UCSB Mock Trial Team Qualifies for Nationals for First Time in Team History

By Hannah Jackson

The UC Santa Barbara Mock Trial team has qualified for the American Mock Trial Association National Championships for the first time in the team’s 20-year history.

March 18, 2018

First-Year UC Santa Barbara Student Remembered as ‘Iconic’ and Charitable Musician

By Maura Fox

A first-year UC Santa Barbara student died on March 9 in a motorcycle accident outside Isla Vista. He was 18 years old.

March 16, 2018

Students Fight for Bill to Extend Cal Grant into Summer

By Katie Wolf

The Coalition for a Better UC launched a campaign in the fall of 2017 focused on passing Assembly Bill 3153, which will extend financial aid from Cal Grant into summer sessions.

March 16, 2018

GoFundMe Created for El Elotero, $490 Raised So Far

By Victoria Gurrola

Mujeres Unidas por Justicia, Educación y Revolución (M.U.J.E.R.) de UCSB has created a GoFundMe campaign to support and fund the return of Hijinio Camacho, better known as El Elotero, to campus.

March 16, 2018

UC Regents Raise Out-Of-State Tuition, Cite Low Funding in State Budget Plan

By Simren Verma

The University of California Board of Regents approved a 3.5 percent tuition increase for out-of-state undergraduate students Thursday afternoon.

March 14, 2018

New Light Fixtures To Be Installed in I.V. Parks

By Katie Wolf

The Isla Vista Recreation and Parks District plans to install new light fixtures at different park locations throughout Isla Vista.

March 14, 2018

Stalker Reportedly Harassing Women After UCSB Lectures

By Shomik Mukherjee

The suspect has allegedly stalked and harassed multiple women in the past week.

March 13, 2018

I.V. Residents Arrested After Overdose Investigation

By Tamari Dzotsenidze

Detectives are investigating whether there are any other cases involving Caceres. Anyone with relevant information is urged to call 805-681-4150.

March 9, 2018

Student, UCSB Organizations Host Eating Disorder Awareness Week

By Mika Kaczmar

UC Santa Barbara’s Active Minds and Health and Wellness Program co-hosted their annual Eating Disorder Awareness Week from Feb. 26 to March 1, aiming to increase awareness about eating disorders and aid those who are s...