UCSB Health and Wellness Hosts COVID-19 Information Stations in Isla Vista
The program is built off of the department’s initial goal to distribute masks and hand sanitizer to I.V. residents. Since then, the founders realized that many people were unaware of current COVID-19 developments and consequently expanded their efforts.
UCSB MultiCultural Center Hosts Screening of Short Films “#PardonMaria” and “Fighting For Family”
Following the screening, then-senior global studies and Asian American studies double major Rose Hoang led a panel discussion with the filmmakers and participants.
“Power to the People” Launches as Blum Center’s First Podcast
The team wanted each recording to be a resource for the community and spent months finding the balance between personal storytelling and relaying historical or political facts.
Aspiring Attorney Movie Club Discusses Legal Field Through Movies
At weekly meetings, members of the Aspiring Attorneys Movie Club watch a preselected movie about a certain legal case and then discuss the semantics of that legal maneuver.
Isla Vista Youth Projects: Responding To Vulnerability in Childcare During a Pandemic
Most of the children in IVYP come from low-income backgrounds, and factors like food insecurity, loneliness and fear of the future were common amongst the children in their program.
Creating a Space To Be Heard: Students Form New UCSB Asian Coalition
As the number of organizations wanting to participate increased, the UCSB Asian Coalition was established with the intention of advocating for healing and unity within these communities.
The 14th Dalai Lama Speaks About Hope at UCSB Arts & Lectures
The event marked the 20th anniversary of the Dalai Lama endowed chair in religious studies at the university.
Nine Greek Life Institutions Violated COVID-19 Public Health Orders in the Past Year
Alpha Tau Omega, Delta Tau Delta and Pi Beta Phi were repeat offenders. Alpha Tau Omega was the only offender to be sanctioned.
A.S. Senate Fails To Pass Divestment for Seventh Time in Nine Years
Student speakers from anti-divestment groups like Students Supporting Israel, along with pro-divestment groups like SJP, urged their supporters and members to speak at the meeting.
Local Businesses in Isla Vista Speak on the Effects of COVID-19
Local restaurants have seen progression in their businesses between March 2020 — the beginning of the pandemic — to the present.