UCSB Professor Gives Speech at Women’s March on Washington

UC Santa Barbara professor Aída Hurtado was set to speak among high profile guests like Scarlett Johansson and Angela Davis.

Solar Origami Takes First at Startup Competition

When Robert Salazar, an origami artist of 16 years, first pitched the idea of marketing an origami solar cooker named Orisun, not too many students could get behind it.

In Photos: Women’s March Takes on Los Angeles

Laverne Cox, Miley Cyrus, and Barbara Streisand were a few of the many celebrities who made speeches, though the intense crows made it impossible for most to see or hear. These protests were held on every continent, and many had record-breaking turnouts.

Balcony Collapses on 6653 Del Playa Drive

A cliffside balcony at 6653 Del Playa Drive collapsed into the ocean at approximately 5:00 p.m. Sunday.

Police Report Possible Sexual Assault in Isla Vista Fraternity House

A possible sexual assault occurred Saturday night at an unknown fraternity in Isla Vista, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department reported Sunday.

Date Set for Ben Shapiro Visit at UC Santa Barbara

Shapiro graduated from UCLA and Harvard Law School and is known for writing several novels and serving as the editor in chief of The Daily Wire.

The Friday Review: I See You by the xx

For fans of the xx’s previous work, this album keeps their atmospheric instrumentation and their oft-touched themes of love and loneliness.

Salvaty To Be Title IX Coordinator

Kathleen Salvaty will be appointed the new system-wide Title IX coordinator for the University of California, the UC Office of the President announced last Thursday.

Tax Proposed To Fund I.V. Parks

Isla Vista residents will vote in May on a special tax to fund additional park services, county authorities confirmed Tuesday.

Dela Cruz, Soutar Reelected to Chair Positions

The Isla Vista Recreation & Park District (IVRPD) board of directors voted Thursday during their monthly meeting to reelect Pegeen Soutar as chair of the board and Paola Dela Cruz as vice chair.