Latinx Town Hall To Offer Safe Space For Discussion
Students will host a “Latinx Town Hall” Monday at 7 p.m. in the Graduate Student Association lounge at the MultiCultural Center to create a safe space for the Latino/a community.
Regents Discuss Working Group to Combat Intolerance
The University of California Board of Regents discussed the progress of its Working Group on Principles Against Intolerance on Thursday at UC San Francisco in its monthly board meeting, primarily focusing on anti-Semitism.
El Centro Hosts Second Annual Open House To Show its Role as a Safe Space on Campus
El Centro held its second annual open house on Thursday to educate students on its role as a safe haven for organizations and people of color. Located behind the library, El Centro has served as a space for students of color to congregate and feel safe since the 1970s. It was originally created by Chican@ […]
UCSB Students, Faculty Discuss Refugee Crisis
National leaders from countries in Europe and Africa created an Action Plan to address benefits of migration, causes of forced displacement and other issues More than 60 European and African leaders attended the Valletta Summit in Malta on Nov. 11 and 12 to discuss solutions to the refugee crisis taking place between Africa and Europe. At […]
EAP Students Safe in France, Opt to Remain Abroad
Maddy Brockert was in the Stade de France in Paris for the France vs. Germany soccer game on Nov. 13 when a bomber outside the stadium began the first of several terrorist attacks on the city that evening. Brockert, a third-year sociology major and Education Abroad Program (EAP) student, is one of 23 UCSB students […]
I.V. Community Meeting Discusses Possible New Tenant Mediation Services
The Isla Vista Self Governance Initiative held a public meeting Tuesday in the Isla Vista Clinic building to discuss the formation of a tenant mediation program in the proposed Community Services District (CSD). Tuesday’s meeting was the fourth of 11 meetings the Initiate organized for community members to discuss the framework and the specific services […]
Tavis Smiley Discusses Social Constructs, Wealth Gap at MCC
The MultiCultural Center (MCC) hosted Public Broadcasting Services (PBS) talk show host Tavis Smiley on Tuesday as part of its Diversity Series to discuss socially constructed minorities and the relationship between citizens and government in the United States. Smiley has written and co-authored more than 20 books including #1 New York Times bestseller Covenant with […]
Wrap-Up Nov. 9-16
Last week (Nov. 9-16), law enforcement units in Isla Vista responded to a case of domestic violence, two fights, a cliff fall and two break-ins. On Tuesday, law enforcement units responded to a call on domestic violence on the 6500 block of Cervantes Rd. The reporting party said the suspect struck her husband, although there […]
Associated Students Finance and Business Committee Fully Grants Six Requests, Partially Grants Three and Declines Two
The Associated Students Finance and Business Committee (A.S. F&B) met Monday in the UCen State Street room to consider 12 campus funding requests. A.S. F&B began the meeting with $18,065 in Office of Student Life (OSL) funds, $6,390.26 in Senate Unallocated funds, $45,000 in Student Initiated Outreach Program funds, $28,000 in Culture Weeks and Graduations […]
Increased Usage of LSD-like Synthetic Drugs Identified in I.V.
Student Health Director Mary Ferris sent a university email Thursday to warn students of a recent increase in the use of synthetic, LSD-like drugs. First responders and emergency services have identified an increase of people intoxicated with the synthetic drugs N-Bomb, Flakka and bath salts. Synthetic drugs mimic the effects of illegal substances and have […]