Dennis Assanis appointed next UCSB chancellor

Dennis Assanis, former president of the University of Delaware, has been appointed as the sixth chancellor of UC Santa Barbara. He will assume the role on Sept. 1. 

Senate discusses I.V. Arts funding, propose changes to legal code

The 76th Associated Students Senate heard from Isla Vista Arts members requesting funding amid federal budget cuts, and Senate leadership presented new projects in first summer meeting.

Friendship Manor resident goes missing in Isla Vista

Sonia Lang Crestfield, a resident of Friendship Manor, the retirement community in Isla Vista, went missing last Friday. 

UCSB student falls from bluff, sustains severe injuries

Luke Ogburn, a second-year UC Santa Barbara student, was critically injured on June 13 after falling from the bluff along Del Playa Drive in I.V.

UC president bans student governments from boycotting Israel

Outgoing University of California President Michael V. Drake announced in a letter to chancellors that student governments are banned from boycotting companies.

Several I.C.E. vehicles spotted in lower west Santa Barbara

According to the 805 Immigrant Coalition, several Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicles have been spotted in the lower west area of Santa Barbara this morning.

Rental inspection town hall addresses liability, fee concerns from I.V. residents

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors hosted the Isla Vista Rental Inspection Town Hall to address the inspection of rental properties. 

Senate completes its final agenda of the year

The 76th Associated Students Senate held its final meetings of the year on May 28 and June 4. Senators heard public comments and finished its final agenda.

A.S. resolution passes, stipulating UCSB to recognize Armenian Genocide

The 75th Senate passed a resolution urging administration to honor Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day and condemn any denial of the Armenian Genocide.

Sable pipeline halts production, students voice concerns, hope

Recent legal actions have hindered Sable Offshore’s plan to restart the Las Flores Pipeline. UCSB Stop Sable has continued to oppose the pipeline.