University Urged To Fix Not-So-Eternal Flame
David Williams arrived on the south lawn of Buchanan Hall Wednesday afternoon to ceremoniously light UCSB’s Eternal Flame — meant to be a symbol of peace between nations — but found the flame could not be lit.
SB Shelter Seeks To Give Dogs Their Own Spring Break
With finals looming around the corner, students are looking forward to spring break, a sentiment shared by the dogs at Santa Barbara County Animal Services (SBCAS).
A.S. Senators Approve Free Speech Resolution, A.S. Attorney General Resigns
The Associated Students (A.S.) Senate met Wednesday in the Flying A Room of the UCen to discuss resolutions supporting free speech, divestment from Turkey, honoraria reform and implementation of the Single Transferable Vote (STV).
UCSB First Awards Grants to Campus Philanthropies
UCSB First awarded 11 grants to campus philanthropic organizations at its annual Philanthropy Awards Dinner on Wednesday in Corwin Pavilion.
I.V. LUX (Literally) Sheds Light on Bike Safety
Campus and community organizations came together to host I.V. LUX, an event to promote bicycle safety, Wednesday at the Associated Students Pardall Center in Isla Vista.
Former Student Denied Bail, Held on Rape Charges
The former UCSB student accused of raping and beating another former student with two men in 2014 was denied bail Wednesday.
Alumni Program Helps Students Land Jobs
The UCSB Alumni Mentorship Program (A.M.P.), powered by networking group Firsthand, is now on the UCSB campus to provide students with the opportunity to get jobs through alumni networking.
UC Launches New Presidential Public Service Fellowship
The University of California announced the new Presidential Public Service Fellowship on Feb. 18, encouraging undergraduate students to apply for public service internships through the UC Washington (UCDC) and the UC Center Sacramento (UCCS) programs.
Stakeholders Discuss Assessment of I.V.’s Parking Needs
The Isla Vista Self Governance Initiative held a meeting Tuesday evening in the Isla Vista Clinic building to discuss how best to implement a survey to assess parking needs in I.V.
UCSA Leaders Host Forum to Discuss S.A.G.E. Proposal
UC Student Association (UCSA) President and UC Berkeley student Kevin Sabo held a forum to discuss the Student Advocacy, Governance, and Engagement (S.A.G.E.) proposal in the Santa Barbara Mission Room of the UCen on Thursday evening.