‘Grrrls’ just wanna have waves: new surf collective expands to I.V.
Women-led surf collective Grrrlsonboards expanded its mission to Isla Vista as of Jan. 31st, through a club aimed to support women in the surfing community.
Author Tommy Orange talks about his life journey, influence on Native American-centered novels at Campbell Hall
Pulitzer Prize finalist and best-selling author Tommy Orange gave a presentation Campbell Hall, where he discussed his life experiences and novels.
Students come together to celebrate Lunar New Year amid political pressures
Several departments at UCSB hosted a Lunar New Year Celebration on Jan. 29 with food, boba, crafts and games in the MultiCultural Center Lounge.
Foodbank of Santa Barbara County to open new Sharehouse
The Foodbank of SBC will open a new 57,000 square foot warehouse at 82 Coromar Drive on March 1. Nicknamed “Sharehouse,” the location will store and distribute a greater amount of food.
Library opens arts expansion
The first floor Sara Miller McCune Arts Library reopened on Dec. 2 after renovations that modernized the space and added more seats and media tools.
C.A.R.E. hosts ‘Stalking Awareness and Bystander Intervention’ workshop
In the span of a single year, an estimated 13.5 million people are stalked in the United States, according to the Stalking Prevention, Awareness and Resource Center.
Student organizations launch campaign to stop oil company from restarting local pipeline
Three student organizations launched a campaign, Stop Sable Pipeline @ UCSB, to stop Houston-based upstream oil company Sable Offshore from restarting the Las Flores Pipeline System.
IVCSD approves budget for new tree distribution program
The Isla Vista Community Services District approved the budget for a new tree planting pilot program at their Jan. 28 meeting.
Senate proposes changes to A.S. Constitution, looks to secure ILP bike path funding
The Senate discussed creating a new campus bike path, providing relief for the Los Angeles wildfires and restructuring the UCSB Recreation Center equipment replacement process.
Over 300 people protest I.C.E. operations in Santa Barbara
Roughly 300 people gathered at Milpas Street to protest against ICE operations and express solidarity with the undocumented community of Santa Barbara.