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@ […]
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 […]