News

November 2, 2022

Over the years: Halloween in I.V.

By Nisha Malley

Nowadays, Halloween is a quieter affair, sometimes with more police deputies patrolling the street than actual partygoers.

October 31, 2022

UC Regents approve new provost

By Asumi Shuda

The UC provost serves as the chief academic officer presiding over the UC system.

October 31, 2022

Students form PATH club to foster connection with residents experiencing houselessness

By Sindhu Ananthavel

The club provides an avenue for students to regularly volunteer at the shelter, primarily through preparing and serving meals to P.A.T.H. residents.

October 30, 2022

UC News

By Sindhu Ananthavel

A weekly recap of up-to-date UC news.

October 30, 2022

El Congreso calls for expansion of El Centro

By Asumi Shuda

El Centro is a communal building located on campus in Building 406 by the UCSB Library and provides physical space for multiple multicultural, Chicanx/Latinx and political organizations.

October 29, 2022

Vista Point

By Asumi Shuda

Weekly events in and around Isla Vista.

October 29, 2022

Police abandon plans for Halloween camera surveillance following community opposition

By Nisha Malley

Isla Vista Foot Patrol originally planned to install between two and four temporary cameras along Del Playa Drive.

October 29, 2022

UC Santa Barbara’s MultiCultural Center welcomes new director

By Melea Maglalang

Primitivo succeeds two interim directors since previous director Zaveeni Khan-Marcus’ retirement in 2020.

October 29, 2022

Student dies in Manzanita Village, no foul play suspected

By Mark Alfred

Students are encouraged to contact Counseling & Psychological Services by appointment or by calling 805-893-4411 to reach a live counselor should they need support, the university said.

October 28, 2022

2022 Halloween events, restrictions in I.V.

By Nisha Malley, Kyra Schimpf

A roundup of Halloween events sponsored by university organizations and local governments, as well as the special ordinances and regulations in effect for Halloween weekend.

October 27, 2022

48,000 unionized workers across University of California begin voting on strike authorization

By Mark Alfred

The three UC unions under the United Auto Workers each organized strike votes across their four bargaining units from Oct. 26 through Nov. 2.

October 26, 2022

UCSB conducts voter outreach efforts ahead of midterm election

By Mark Alfred

Following their initial voter drive, the coalition registered a number of students via tabling and partnerships with various organizations to reach prospective student voters.

October 24, 2022

UC News

By Sindhu Ananthavel

A weekly recap of up-to-date UC News.

October 22, 2022

Local officials join Planned Parenthood to support Proposition 1 for California abortion rights

By Nisha Malley, Holly Rusch

Speakers at the event included California State Senator Monique Limón and Santa Barbara County Supervisors Joan Hartmann, Gregg Hart and Das Williams.

October 22, 2022

UCSB discontinues COVID-19 early detection program; continues vaccine booster mandate

By Nisha Malley

UCSB’s COVID-19 mitigation efforts — which continue to align with guidelines set by the UC and public health — include vaccination mandates and recommendations to wear face masks indoors.

October 22, 2022

Students test transportation improvements at IVCSD Pardall pop-up event

By Nisha Malley

From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the day of the pop-up, IVCSD temporarily installed marked crosswalks, scooter corrals, bike boxes and sharrows along the highly-trafficked street.