Senate plants seeds to bring football back to UCSB

The resolution aims to propel the new chancellor and the next Associated Students president to take on the project.

Rising tuition costs and national trends impact UCSB enrollment from Santa Barbara schools, local education leaders say

UCSB’s campus boasts ocean views and the No. 13 spot among the highest-regarded public universities in the country. Despite this, SB locals tend to enroll at the campus in low numbers.

IVCSD Term in Review: Marcos Aguilar

Former IVCSD president and director Marcos Aguilar reflects on his last four years serving the Isla Vista community and his last 15 years living in Isla Vista.

Students receive over $255,000 in funding for teaching careers

The funds help students at the Gevirtz graduate school get into teaching careers at the Santa Barbara Unified school district.

Budget for Spring Festival increased for on-site medical services, ‘sobering center’ as Deltopia alternative

IVCSD approved a $80,000 budget increase for the Spring Festival, a community festival meant to provide an alternative space during Deltopia

Goleta City Council passes resolution against Sable Offshore restarting oil pipeline

The Goleta City Council unanimously adopted a resolution on Feb. 4 opposing Sable Offshore restarting the Las Flores Pipeline responsible for the 2015 Refugio Oil Spill.

Several Del Playa properties at-risk ahead of forecasted storm, county says

Santa Barbara County is monitoring over 35 properties on Del Playa Drive ahead of forecasted heavy rain from tonight until Friday. 

Senate fills five on-campus seats, refines special election ballot language

The Associated Students 75th Senate swore in five new on-campus senators at its Feb. 5 meeting. They also discussed long-term plans, funding requests and the winter quarter special election.

Perpetrator of Goleta Beach sexual assault, robbery still at large

The suspect of a robbery and sexual assault that occurred at Goleta Beach two weeks ago is still at large, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office says. 

OBSD hosts Black History Month opening ceremony, honors Elroy Pinks

The Office of Black Student Development hosted its third annual Black History Month opening ceremony on Feb. 3 in the Student Resource Building’s Multipurpose Room.