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.
Indus, Dhadkan host Diwali celebration
Despite the rainy conditions, UCSB student groups Indus and Dhadkan hosted a Diwali celebration on Nov. 14. Roughly 470 people attended the event.
Former student employees sue ICON Apartment supervisors, alleging sexual assaults and discrimination
Two plaintiffs have filed civil lawsuits against Article Student Living, which operates the ICON Apartment buildings in Isla Vista.
UC faculty resists discontinuation of diversity hiring initiative
The University of California considered discontinuing a competitive fellowship that encourages diverse Ph.D. holders to pursue academic careers.
Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista
RCSGD hosts “An Intro to Talking About Your Identity with Family,” Rapid Rehousing hosts “Preventing Housing FOMO” and TSC hosts “Make it Thankful.”
A week in UC student news
Federal administration cannot cut funding to UC over alleged discrimination, UCI to open all-electric hospital and math skills decline for UCSD freshmen.
Senate proposes AI policy, urges UC President to meet with student leaders
Senate proposed a resolution that would allow AI usage within the association with restrictions and urges UC President James Milliken to reinstate meetings with undergraduate student leaders.
805 UndocuFund hosts I.C.E. rapid response training
The 805 UndocuFund hosted a training for around 100 community members interested in learning more about its Immigrant Rapid Response Network on Nov. 17. The training discussed the risks of preventing detainments by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the different roles within the network. Since the Trump administration increased funding for United States Immigration and […]