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.
UCSB UAW Local 4811 workers join rolling strikes against UC
UC Santa Barbara joined the UAW Local 4811 strikes on June 3. Over 100 students, faculty and community members showed support for the Monday rally.
Community rallies for A.S. divestment resolution with market and march
The UC Divest Coalition, SJP and JVP hosted “The People’s Market for Gaza” and a “March for Divestment” in support of a divestment resolution on May 29.
Five weeks into encampment, Liberated Zone has established an autonomous society
Going into its fifth week, the Liberated Zone encampment, erected May 1 has become a place of community, solace and growth for participating students and community members.