A.S. election extended for third time after falling short of voter threshold

Voting for the Associated Students Spring General Elections has been extended for the third time due to voter turnout falling short of the necessary 20% to ratify the election.

UCSB Moot Court team members gain legal insights, place at nationals

Members of UCSB Moot Court qualified for the American Moot Court Association’s National Tournament earlier this year.

Housing Co-op at financial risk, begins fundraising

The Santa Barbara Student Housing Cooperative’s longevity as affordable housing is at risk due to unexpected renovation costs, which have outpaced rental rate increases.

Local unions strike, show solidarity for May Day

Two unions representing service workers, health care employees and other University of California employees went on a systemwide strike on May 1.

Annual Pardall Carnival draws crowds, Ferris wheel breaks down

Pardall Road was jam-packed with students and community members for the Isla Vista Community Relations Committee’s 15th annual Pardall Carnival on May 4.

AIISA, AIICRC honor Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives at MCC

The American Indian and Indigenous Student Association and American Indian and Indigenous Cultural Resource Center commemorated Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Awareness Month.

Cinco de Mayo concert celebrates Santa Barbara’s Latine community with dance

Folklórico performers dressed in vestuarios danced on stage as attendees watched from the grass at the Anisq’Oyo Park for IVRPD’s Cinco de Mayo concert on May 3. 

IVCSD reviews budget cuts from UCSB

IVCSD consulted on reallocating the funds to their programs after receiving an update on UC Santa Barbara’s contribution to the district.

El Congreso urges Chancellor Yang to meet demands before leaving

After three years since meeting with Chancellor Yang and delivering their demands, a student activist group has asked him to respond before retiring this year

Young male seen with balcony fall decedent Liz Hamel identified, questioned by UCPD

A young man seen with Liz Hamel on the night of the fall resulting in her death has been identified and interviewed by the UC Police Department.