Most On-Campus Labs Remain Empty as Research Continues To Operate Virtually
Despite the shuttering of on-campus research and limitations on project ideas, researchers remain optimistic about the future.
As COVID-19 Cases Surge, Governor Newsom Announces New Overnight Curfew for Counties in Purple Tier
Santa Barbara County moved back to the purple tier on Tuesday along with 27 other California counties, only two days before the overnight curfew was announced.
Forks Up, Seats Out: I.V. Restaurant Owners Adapt to the COVID-19 ‘New Normal’
With the winter season approaching, colder weather and a likely uptick in COVID-19 cases looms over the future of I.V.’s restaurant scene.
UCPD Identifies UCSB Employee Who Died at Campus Point
Geoff Jewel, 52, worked as a computer network technologist at UCSB since February 1996, dedicating almost 25 years to the university.
Santa Barbara County Moves Back to Most Restrictive COVID-19 Reopening Tier
This is the first time Santa Barbara County has entered the purple tier since Sept. 30.
Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQIA+ Students From Afar: RCSGD’s Plans for Fall Quarter and Beyond
With a calendar full of events and programs for the virtual fall quarter and beyond, the Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity waits with open arms.
Prop 16 Failed to Pass. What’s Next for the UC System?
For student leaders on the “front lines” of campaigning, the decision came as a blow for those hoping to bring greater racial diversity to the UC system.
The Gen Z Vote: Digital Outreach in the 2020 Election
Though most young adults and teens are well attuned with social media, older politicians’ efforts may fall flat when trying to engage with Gen Z voters.
“It’s fun and not fun watching from the outside”: UCSB International Students Discuss U.S. Election
Some international students said it was difficult watching the election unfold without being able to actively participate in it.
Early Polling Results Show Record Numbers of Youth Voter Turnout Nationwide
In light of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, UCSB CALPIRG ramped up voter registration efforts and adapted its normal tactics for online environments.