Former UCSB Student Files Title IX Lawsuit Against UC Regents
Former UCSB student Haley Moore filed a Title IX Civil Lawsuit against the Regents of the University of California on Thursday, claiming UCSB failed to adequately address and investigate her case after receiving the complaints in October 2014.
Study Shows Increase in Students Receiving Mental Health Treatment
A recent RAND Corporation study found that more University of California students have been receiving mental health care following an increase in state funding for mental health services on campuses.
UC Divests from Private Prisons After Pressure from Black Student Unions
The University of California has sold approximately $25 million worth of indirect investments in private prison corporations after the Afrikan Black Coalition, which encompasses UC’s nine Black Student Unions, revealed in November that the University held shares in private prisons.
Editor in Chief Sends His Wishes This Holiday
It’s been a tough year. Not just for the students here at UCSB, but for the entire world. There are millions of people fleeing from a country torn apart by violence; Paris, Beirut and countries all across Africa and the Middle East have been the victims of terrorist attacks; there have been more mass shootings in the U.S. than there have been days; the list goes on and on.
Stakeholders Discuss Code Enforcement Program
The Isla Vista Self Governance Initiative held a public meeting Tuesday evening in the Isla Vista Clinic building to discuss the possible implementation of a building and zoning Code Enforcement Program for a potential Community Services District (CSD) in Isla Vista.
Students Come Together For First Meeting of New Social Justice Group
Students have officially founded UCSB’s first Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) club, which held its first meeting to discuss social justice and civil rights at the Goleta Valley Conference Room last Wednesday.
Students Combine Cultures in Thanksgiving Traditions
Thanksgiving has been a tradition in the Americas since 1621 when Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared a meal to celebrate the autumn harvest. Today, Thanksgiving traditions vary family to family. With many UCSB students coming from an immigrant background, often with relatives who had never heard of Thanksgiving prior coming to the United States, […]
Associated Students Issued Compliance Check from IRS
UCSB Associated Students has attained an “in compliance” status with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) after filing IRS Form 990 for three consecutive years, having failed to do so for 12 years prior. IRS Form 990 is a tax form for tax-exempt organizations which outlines organization activities and finances. By law, the University of California […]
‘National Geographic’ Rainforest Explorer Speaks at Campbell
Mark Moffett has written and photographed over two dozen articles for National Geographic. During the talk, Moffett shared his photography in a slideshow.
Mountain Climber Alex Honnold Summits Campbell Hall Stage
Mountain climber Alex Honnold spoke on his recent book, Alone on the Wall, Sunday evening at Campbell Hall. Honnold is best known for free solo climbing, often along flat walls, alone and without safety ropes. The majority of the audience consisted of current or former rock climbers.