Over 13,000 Voters Registered in Isla Vista
UC Santa Barbara and Isla Vista voter registration drives set a new record this week, registering over 13,000 new voters for the November election.
Administrative Error Causes $16,000 Setback in A.S. Budget
Due to an error in processing student lock-in fees, UC Santa Barbara administration failed to collect 96 cents from each student for Fall Quarter, resulting in a $16,000 deficit from the Associated Students budget.
New Report Ranks UCSB 24th Best Global University
UC Santa Barbara was listed 24th best university in the world by U.S. News & World Report in their “Best Global University” rankings, released Tuesday.
Lagoon Swim a Risky Task
“You raise $1,000, but you get some viral parasite that lines the inside of your organs,” said John Sterritt, the director of environmental health and safety.
Skeleton Cat Stolen from Ortega Dining Commons
Ortega staff members have placed “missing” signs at the front desk, as well as the cat’s prior position in the Halloween scene.
Gauchos and Mustangs Duel Ends in Draw
Despite being unable to win the season sweep over Blue-Green rival Cal Poly Saturday night, the UCSB men’s soccer team managed to maintain its standing atop the Big West North division after the two battled it out at Harder Stadium.
Tossed Tortillas Land in Campus Compost Bin
It is UC Santa Barbara tradition for students to fling tortillas onto the field after a goal during home soccer games, a custom that will undoubtedly continue into Saturday’s match against rival Cal Poly.
Activists Rally Against Recent Act of Violence in LGBTQ+ Community
A group of activists proudly wearing “No Hate on State” stickers and “Just Be You” bracelets gathered Tuesday in De La Guerra Plaza.
CALPIRG Pushes for Yes on Prop 67
Over 100 counties throughout California have passed ordinances to ban single-use plastic bags, including San Francisco and Los Angeles, but Prop 67 would ratify Senate Bill 270 to ban plastic bags throughout the state in 2017.