“We’re monitoring the entire world at this point”: UCEAP Suspends Three Study Abroad Programs Due to Coronavirus

The China study abroad program was cancelled at the end of January; the South Korea and Italy programs were cancelled last week.

Primary Elections 2020: Hartmann Takes Tentative Lead, Weak Showing for Abboud

Semi-official results showed that Hartmann maintained her lead with 52.26% of the vote, while Porter stayed behind with 35.71%. 

“I’ll Vote For a Woman, Just Not That Woman”: A Problematic Mindset for the 2020 Election

Surya Swaroop discusses how the question of electability is inherently sexist.

Porter Raises Over $518,000 and Hartmann Raises Over $397,000 in 3rd District Supervisor Race

Joan Hartmann and Bruce Porter have collectively raised over $900,000 in their rematch for the 3rd District supervisor seat after Hartmann defeated Porter in 2016 with about 54% of the vote.

Two Days In, UCSB COLA Wildcat Strike Draws Close to 2,000 Supporters

UCSB’s graduate students are from the second campus within the UC system to go on strike in the fight for a COLA.

Breaking: UCSC Dismisses 54 Graduate Students on COLA Strike for Failure to Turn In Fall Quarter 2019 Grades

Several graduate students who received dismissal letters posted screenshots of them on social media.

In Photos | UCSB Grad Students Begin First Day of Indefinite COLA Strike

Graduate students, undergraduates and faculty gathered on Thursday in front of Storke Tower for the first day of UCSB 4 COLA’s strike.

Isla Vista Based Island View Outfitters Celebrates 10th Anniversary, Owner Reflects on Company’s Growth and Future

Gerstenberger created Island View Outfitters, now located on Trigo Road, in his second year at UCSB.

UCSB Student Advocates For the Replacement of European Traditions Requirement

The European Traditions requirement has been part of UC Santa Barbara’s General Education Program in some form since the 80s.

University, Organizations Discuss Voter Registration Efforts as California Primary Approaches

In I.V., registration numbers have peaked at 13,000 registered voters during presidential election years.