News

October 28, 2026

El Centro volunteer denied reinstatement, University clashes with student advocacy

By Julia Sanabria

The El Centro expansion committee was recently met with a hindrance when longtime UC Santa Barbara affiliate, Marisela Marquez, was denied official volunteer status.

October 23, 2026

CUEL hosts third annual Eco Expo

By Isabel Laezman

The UC Santa Barbara Greti U. Croft Center for Undergraduate Environmental Leadership hosted their third annual Eco Expo on Oct. 12, showcasing campus environmental organizations, initiatives, academic programs and other...

October 23, 2026

U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman Discusses the Rise of Christian Nationalism in America at Book Talk

By Annika Farin, Hannah Wauson

U.S. Rep Jared Huffman visited UC Santa Barbara on Oct. 13 to discuss his new book, “No Prophets: The Fight to Save Democracy from Christian Nationalism.” 

October 22, 2026

Billionaire Tom Steyer speaks at Campbell Hall

By Elle West, Abigail Sylvester

Tom Steyer, a billionaire, philanthropist, businessman and environmental advocate spoke to UC Santa Barbara students on Oct. 13 in Campbell Hall.

October 22, 2026

IVCSD plans to permanently use Soltopia’s harm reduction methods every weekend

By Elijah Obando

The Isla Vista Community Services District directors supported a proposed weekend harm-reduction program for Del Playa Drive at its Oct. 13 meeting.

October 21, 2026

A week in UC news

By Wynne Bendell

CA public college students pass through CalFresh barrier, D.O.E. awards CAL researchers funding for research and UCSD staff attend student protests undercover.

October 21, 2026

Senate hears update on lagoon lights and cameras, tax on I.V. ballot

By Elijah Obando

UCSB representatives presented the lagoon lighting and camera path project design proposal to the 77th A.S. Senate at its Oct. 14 meeting. 

October 21, 2026

UC students are increasingly failing introductory math courses, UCSB reports highest pass rates

By Wynne Bendell

The number of first-year UC students failing introductory math classes has doubled in the past five years. However, UCSB has reported the lowest failure rate.

October 16, 2026

Associated Students hosts second annual Kick-Off Fair

By Dylan Vo

Associated Students hosted its second annual Kick-Off Fair to introduce students to the resources it offers on Oct. 9. The event on the Annex Lawn included free Sam’s To Go sandwiches, a petting zoo, a photo booth and ...

October 16, 2026

C.A.R.E. hosts Ribbons for Relationship Violence Awareness

By Salome Harris, Isabella Terranova

C.A.R.E. hosted Ribbons for Relationship Violence on Oct. 10, crafting purple ribbons and learning about relationship violence.

October 16, 2026

UCSB Basic Needs unable to offer Technology Grant, cites lack of funding

By Ramona Jacobson

UCSB Basic Needs program is currently unable to offer its Basic Needs Technology Grant due to lack of funding. 

October 16, 2026

U.S. Department of Education rescinded 2024 Title IX regulations

By Julia Sanabria

The U.S. Department of Education formally rescinded the 2024 Title IX regulations, which aimed to provide clarity regarding the definition of “sex-based harassment” and the scope of sex discrimination.

October 15, 2026

A week in UC student news

By Wynne Bendell

Berkeley freshman discovers dwarf galaxies, UCLA students walkout against sexual assault and Newsom’s executive order accelerates independent AI oversight

October 15, 2026

Students for Justice in Palestine fundraised this summer to help victims of genocide

By Wynne Bendell

SJP has spent the past summer working on fundraising campaigns to help Palestinians gain access to higher education and clean drinking water. 

October 15, 2026

Local Jewish organizations hold third vigil remembering victims of Oct. 7 attack

By Wynne Bendell

On Oct. 7, nearly 100 students gathered on the Storke Tower lawn in remembrance of the lives lost from the attack on Israel by the militant group Hamas in 2023.

October 14, 2026

UCSB professor sues UC Regents, alleges gender-based discrimination

By Iris Guo

Edwina Barvosa, a professor of social and political theory in UCSB's Department of Feminist Studies, has filed a lawsuit against the UC Regents for alleged gender-based discrimination and unequal pay.