Arts & Lectures Begins 2020-21 School Year With Full Season of Virtual Events
A&L is showcasing a variety of free films at the West Wind Drive-In, which started on Oct. 13 and will continue through Dec. 16.
Making Room for School at Home: SB Professional Women’s Association Starts Drive for At-Home Learning
Since 1995, the PWA has facilitated back-to-school drives for Isla Vista Elementary School, collecting and redistributing donated school supplies for students in need.
SBSO Arrests Two Suspects For Discharging a Firearm in Isla Vista
Both suspects were charged with negligent discharge of a firearm, failure to obey a peace officer, resisting arrest, conspiracy and possession of a controlled substance.
Keeping the Spirit Alive: Chabad Rolls Into Sukkot Celebrations With “Sukka Cupcake Truck”
Though Sukkot is a time of gathering, specifically within the confines of the Sukkah, social distancing restrictions and the coronavirus pandemic have largely upended these practices.
Man Carrying Rifle in I.V. Confirms He Was Active Duty UCSB Student Transporting Personal Weapon From Military Base
Though the student was not detained or fined, according to Noel Rivas, a sergeant with the SBSO, the subject used “very poor judgement” by carrying the rifle out in the open.
UCSB Issues Emergency Notification Following Identification of 13 COVID-19 Cases in Greek Housing
Both houses, which were not identified in the notification, are currently under quarantine orders by the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department.
State Audit Finds UC Inappropriately Admitted 64 Students, Four at UCSB
Between 2013 and 2019, 64 applicants were admitted to the four campuses “based on their personal or family connections to donors and university staff.”
Special Election To Begin Following Student Advocate General Resignation
At least 4% of undergraduate students will have to vote for the results to be valid, which amounts to approximately 930 students.
iVMenus Owner Sentencing Postponed For Sixth Time, Rescheduled to Oct. 28
In addition to an expected 18-year prison sentence, Galoustian will likely have to register as a sex offender for life.
A.S. Halts Senate Appointments Following Dispute Over Runner-Ups
A.S. Legal Code does not indicate a clear system for determining the runners-up, only that the highest vote-getter not elected from the previous spring’s election will fill the position.