Indus, Dhadkan host Diwali celebration
Despite the rainy conditions, UCSB student groups Indus and Dhadkan hosted a Diwali celebration on Nov. 14. Roughly 470 people attended the event.
Former student employees sue ICON Apartment supervisors, alleging sexual assaults and discrimination
Two plaintiffs have filed civil lawsuits against Article Student Living, which operates the ICON Apartment buildings in Isla Vista.
UC faculty resists discontinuation of diversity hiring initiative
The University of California considered discontinuing a competitive fellowship that encourages diverse Ph.D. holders to pursue academic careers.
Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista
RCSGD hosts “An Intro to Talking About Your Identity with Family,” Rapid Rehousing hosts “Preventing Housing FOMO” and TSC hosts “Make it Thankful.”
A week in UC student news
Federal administration cannot cut funding to UC over alleged discrimination, UCI to open all-electric hospital and math skills decline for UCSD freshmen.
Senate proposes AI policy, urges UC President to meet with student leaders
Senate proposed a resolution that would allow AI usage within the association with restrictions and urges UC President James Milliken to reinstate meetings with undergraduate student leaders.
805 UndocuFund hosts I.C.E. rapid response training
The 805 UndocuFund hosted a training for around 100 community members interested in learning more about its Immigrant Rapid Response Network on Nov. 17. The training discussed the risks of preventing detainments by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the different roles within the network. Since the Trump administration increased funding for United States Immigration and […]
21-year-old falls from Isla Vista bluffs, sustains moderate injuries
A 21-year-old male fell from a cliff in Isla Vista on Saturday around 2 a.m. He sustained moderate injuries and is currently recovering at Cottage Hospital.
AFSCME, CNA to strike next week
Two unions representing workers at the University of California will strike next week, from Nov. 17-18.
Sherrilyn Ifill speaks on reimagining American democracy
Sherrilyn Ifill delivered a lecture on reimagining American democracy, the role of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and the concept of citizenship.