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.
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@ […]