News

September 22, 2022

Campus-Recognized Sorority and Fraternity Transparency Act sworn into law

By Holly Rusch

The bill was co-sponsored by the SASA nonprofit — which has local chapters on the UC Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Community College and Santa Cruz campuses — and the University of California Student Association. 

September 22, 2022

UCSB researcher charged after UCPD found child pornography found on work computer, remains employed by university

By Mark Alfred, Holly Rusch

Three months after his arrest, the researcher is still employed by UCSB.

September 21, 2022

UC Regents 9/21 Highlights

By Sindhu Ananthavel, Holly Rusch, Nisha Malley, Mark Alfred, Asumi Shuda

The Regents discussed topics such as federal loan forgiveness, a new dual admissions program, military weapons on campus and transfer student reports.

September 1, 2022

C.O.D.E. and students express discontent with changes to DSP notetaker program

By Mark Alfred

UC Santa Barbara’s disabled students program peer notetaking services program will still be available for students who cannot utilize the university’s adaptive technology options.

September 1, 2022

University of California program works with California’s Secretary of State to increase voting

By Kyra Schimpf

The resolution is a part of a historical partnership with the office of the Secretary of State to expand voting access and bolster voter participation among UC staff and students.

September 1, 2022

California allocates $45 billion in funding to the UC; UCSB to receive no individual funding

By Sindhu Ananthavel

The total sum of UC allocations in the state budget is $602.3 million

September 1, 2022

UC News

By Sindhu Ananthavel

A weekly recap of up-to-date UC news

August 31, 2022

Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors votes unanimously to sue UCSB over housing shortfall

By Mark Alfred

The board of supervisors’ decision follows months of attempted mediation between the two parties.

August 31, 2022

UCSB moves away from disabled student notetaker program; shifts to “adaptive technology solutions”

By Mark Alfred

UCSB instead opted to promote what they describe as “adaptive technology options” such as using a Smartpen or Glean.

August 30, 2022

Interactive Learning Pavilion nears completion

By Mark Alfred

The Learning Pavilion is still on track for occupancy in Spring Quarter 2023.

August 28, 2022

IVFP’s “No Open Container” campaign returns to Isla Vista

By Asumi Shuda

Santa Barbara County 36-3 deems consuming “intoxicating liquor” in the “unincorporated areas of the county” on any public street, sidewalk, highway, parking lot or alley unlawful.

August 28, 2022

UCSB hosts free children’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic; Set to give second doses this week

By Siddharth Chattoraj

The center gave its first doses on July 27 and will administer second doses of the vaccine on Aug. 24 between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.

August 28, 2022

Timeline: Historic housing shortage leaves students waiting for additional campus housing to be built

By Asumi Shuda, Nisha Malley

During Fall Quarter 2021, UCSB grappled with an unprecedented housing crisis that shocked the community as students returned for in-person instruction.

August 27, 2022

I.V. attempted kidnapper sentenced to seven years in state prison

By Mark Alfred

The Port Hueneme resident pleaded guilty in April to attempted kidnapping and multiple counts of indecent exposure.

August 25, 2022

Student arrested for hiding cameras in I.V. bathroom has charges dismissed, larger investigation still underway

By Mark Alfred

The former student is still under investigation for potential charges in the future as law enforcement continues to review footage from multiple cameras.

August 24, 2022

Resources for Marginalized Students

By Asumi Shuda

Each community’s resource list is separated into services and centers from UC Santa Barbara, campus student organizations, housing options and academic options and resources.