UCSB faculty share concerns on website free speech policy

On July 18, the UC Regents passed a policy banning academic departments from posting political statements on their website landing page.

IVCSD aims to implement parking enforcement pilot program

The Isla Vista Community Services District Board of Directors is recommending a parking pilot program which would enforce stricter rules for parking in Isla Vista.

Senate explores modernizing A.S. bank, financial systems

The UC Santa Barbara Associated Students 75th Senate made plans to explore alternatives to Montecito Bank & Trust and adopt a new financial system software at their Aug. 20 meeting.

Chancellor Yang to step down at end of academic year

Chancellor Henry T. Yang will step down from his role at the end of the 2024-25 academic year. Yang served as chancellor for 30 years, and plans to return to teaching and researching at UCSB.

Arson reported at North Campus Open Space, suspect at large

A grass area at the North Campus Open Space, west of West Campus Family Housing, was set on fire this afternoon, encompassing an area of 50 by 50 yards of vegetation.

SBC Fire Department extinguishes string of fires in Isla Vista, Goleta, cause unknown

Four small exterior fires occurred on July 2-3 in Isla Vista and Goleta. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fires is under investigation.

Police disband UCSB Liberated Zone Encampment, five arrested

Over 75 sheriff deputies swept the UCSB Liberated Zone encampment on June 23, arresting five individuals, according to encampment reports and police radio correspondence.

A.S. Senate passes bill to divest A.S. funds from Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions list corporations

The bill, aligned with the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, marks the first of its kind at UC Santa Barbara.

Pro-Palestine student protestors occupying Girvetz Hall met with police presence

Pro-Palestine protestors occupying Girvetz Hall were met with a heavy police presence from multiple local law enforcement agencies. No students were arrested.

Community celebrates pride month with second annual Queer Fest

To kick off the beginning of Pride Month, the A.S. TQC in collaboration with IVRPD held their second annual Queer Fest on June 1 at Little Acorn Park.