Analyzing six months of I.C.E. presence, community response in Santa Barbara

Over the summer, the federal government significantly expanded its deportation efforts nationwide, affecting the Santa Barbara community and the Central Coast as a whole. After six months of increased immigration enforcement in the county, the Daily Nexus has found that most sightings continue to occur in predominantly Hispanic or Latine areas early in the day.

Senate appoints new senator

The 76th Associated Students Senate appointed a new senator and approved funding for student projects and resources at its Dec. 3 meeting. 

A.S. hosts first quarterly ‘State of the Association’

A.S held its first quarterly ‘State of the Association’ meeting. Representatives from A.S. entities delivered quarterly reports on budget and ongoing projects. 

IVCSD votes to not endorse proposed Deltopia ordinance

The IVCSD Board of Directors voted on Dec. 2 to not endorse the Isla Vista Foot Patrol’s proposed 72-hour festival ordinance for Deltopia weekend.

Student arrested at UCSB Library for invasion of privacy

A UCSB student was arrested at the library for a misdemeanor violation of criminal invasion of privacy on Nov. 18.

UCSB UAW 4811 rallies ahead of contract bargaining

Workers across the UC rallied on Nov. 20 ahead of upcoming contract negotiations. At UC Santa Barbara, roughly 60 workers rallied at the Arbor walkway. 

UC Regents recap: Regents vote to increase tuition, approve funding for UCSB housing

The UC Regents voted to increase tuition costs based on inflation and approved funding for UCSB’s East Campus Housing during its Nov. 18-20 meeting.

UCSB to host British Paralympians in 2028

Representatives of the British Paralympic Association and UC Santa Barbara Chancellor Dennis Assanis officially signed a partnership agreement at a Nov. 21 conference. The University will host the British Paralympic team while they train and prepare for the Summer 2028 Games in Los Angeles.  Athletes will share campus facilities with students, including the Recreation Center, […]

Gaucho Gaming hosts annual Game-a-thon

Gaucho Gaming club hosted its annual “Game-a-thon” on Nov. 15 and 16. The event included a series of raffles, board games, video games, tournaments and pizza.

Caribbean Student Association brings back ‘Black Wednesdays’

“Black Wednesdays” is an event that began in the mid-1980s and aims to raise awareness on the presence of the Black community on campus.