News

May 8, 2024

Encampment continues for second week, Liberated Zone releases demands

By Lizzy Rager

Since the encampment was erected on May 1, between North Hall, known as Malcolm X Hall, and the UCSB Library, organizers have set up around 50 tents on the expanse.

May 8, 2024

A.S. Senate passes “A Resolution to Condemn The Israeli Government’s and the IDF’s Dehumanization of the Palestinian People”

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar, Lizzy Rager

The Senate passed the resolution in a 13-4-2 vote at the May 1 Senate meeting.

May 6, 2024

IVRPD hosts bike tour, discusses park amenities

By Amitha Bhat

Throughout the tour, board members discussed ways for community members to enjoy the parks while seated, highlighting seating materials and forms.

May 6, 2024

RCSGD hosts Gender Product Library Showcase

By Michelle Cisneros

This year marks the fifth year of the annual week of events, which was spurred by the center’s desire to expand resources for trans people on campus. 

May 6, 2024

IVCRC holds annual Pardall Carnival

By Michelle Cisneros

Roughly 800 community members attended to experience live music, free food catering, games, a 30-foot Ferris wheel, a mechanical bull and live music.

May 6, 2024

Supervisor Capps holds housing and safety listening session after cliff fall incident

By Lizzy Rager

Attendees discussed long-term solutions for cliff erosion, erratic college student behavior and the balance between enforcing safe solutions and not interfering with oceanside views

May 3, 2024

Survivor of attempted abduction tells her story

By Lizzy Rager

Esther Hernandez walked the Lagoon trail at night to destress. But a man, hidden on the unlit path, attempted to drug and abduct her. This how she used her wits and survived.

May 2, 2024

A.S. President discusses MCC signage, her presidency in light of campus climate

By Sindhu Ananthavel, Asumi Shuda

Tessa Veksler spoke with the Nexus regarding the university’s response to the MultiCultural Center (MCC) and events that followed.

May 2, 2024

A.S. Elections conclude with 22.26% voter turnout

By Sindhu Ananthavel, Asumi Shuda, Anushka Ghosh Dastidar, Alex Levin, Lizzy Rager

The 2024 UC Santa Barbara Associated Students Spring General Election concluded on April 26, with the Associated Students Elections Board releasing live results in person in the University Center Hub.

May 2, 2024

Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

The Office of International Students & Scholars (OISS) is hosting an English Conversation Program on Thursday, May 2, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

May 2, 2024

Proposed pilot program could bring meal swipe rollovers to UCSB next school year

By Lizzy Rager

The proposal suggests up to two meals can be shared between students, up to three can be donated and up to four can be rolled over. 

May 2, 2024

Chancellor responds to UCSB encampments erected May 1

By Asumi Shuda

While the University is “monitoring these situations carefully,” UCSB is “willing to work with student groups that wish to protest."

May 2, 2024

A.S. Judicial Council files injunction on budget deliberations after A.S. president allegedly violates legal code

By Alex Levin

The Associated Students Judicial Council filed an injunction placing a hold on the Association’s 2024 budget deliberations, the council announced in an April 29 email. This decision follows Associated Students Presiden...

May 1, 2024

UCSB Divest takes over SRB in solidarity with nationwide campus protests

By Michelle Cisneros, Josh Rhodes

Over 150 students attended the Student Resource Building (SRB) takeover throughout the day. No counter-protesters or law enforcement officers were present, and according to event organizers, SRB staff were notified of th...

May 1, 2024

A.S. Senate discusses resolution to condemn IDF and Israeli government

By Alex Levin

The Associated Students (A.S.) Senate did not vote on the resolution, motioning to table it for one week. The Senate will discuss the resolution again at its May 1 meeting.

May 1, 2024

Encampments continue for third day, remain peaceful

By Lizzy Rager, Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

Approximately 55 students are circulating the encampments, and around 40 people involved with the organization and upkeep of the effort announced staying until they are “forcibly removed.”