#FreeIV: Student and Community Organizations Organize Festival To Protest Halloween Police Presence
#FreeIV will give students and community members the opportunity to enjoy live music and food as well as learn about progressive community organizations.
UCSB Library Holds Discussion on Filipino Americans with “Postcards from Salinas”
“Postcards from Salinas” featured photos taken by Narciso Bulosan Caliva, who was born in the Philippines in 1902 and later moved to the Salinas Valley where he opened a photography studio.
Structure Fire on Abrego Burns Down “Rancho House”
The burned down Rancho House was one of the oldest buildings in Isla Vista, likely built around 1956. The house was a hidden secret amongst Isla Vistans where people would gather for events.
Full Gubernatorial Recall Results From Santa Barbara Are Overwhelmingly in Favor of Newsom
The results show that, in Santa Barbara County, 58,149 people — or 38.2% of voters — voted “yes” on the recall, while 94,219 people — or 61.8% of voters — voted “no” on the recall.
Munger Hall’s Architectural Consultant Resigns in Protest of Its Construction
The letter was published on Reddit on Oct. 26 following the Oct. 5 Design Review Committee (DRC) meeting.
UCSB Student Via Bleidner Hosts On-Campus Event for Essay Collection
Bleidner wrote and published her novel while being a full-time student at UCSB.
Burmese Student Association Celebrates Thadingyut Festival
BURSA board members spoke about the history of the Thadingyut festival and the story of Buddha returning.
University of New Hampshire Theoretical Physicist Presents, “Plantation Politics in STEM”
The talk covered the history of racism in STEM fields through the lens of colonialism
Students Share Quarantining Experiences as In-person Instruction Resumes
Students have been reporting both positive and negative experiences with UCSB’s quarantining process, with many being in self-isolation for different reasons and periods of time.
Access Card Shortage Leaves Students Empty-Handed
Many students on campus still have not received their Access Cards for the 2021-22 school year.