YDSA petitions for meal swipe rollovers
The UC Santa Barbara chapter of Young Democratic Socialists of America petitioned for campus dining halls to implement meal swipe rollovers, garnering over 2,000 signatories — 8% of the student population — as of Feb. 5. The petition calls for unused weekly meal swipes to “roll over” for the entire academic quarter. Currently, any meal […]
UC Workers Union calls for UC Regents to divest from Blackstone
Blackstone is a private equity asset manager and a major shareholder of the University of California (UC), contributing $1 billion in Blackstone Real Estate Trust holdings to the University.
UCSB, County updates community on Ocean Walk, Ocean Meadows housing projects
Ocean Meadows and Ocean Walk both will reside adjacent to UCSB property.
Amendments to outdoor festival, social host ordinances to go into effect Feb. 10
New modifications to Santa Barbara County ordinances will go into effect on Feb. 10, adding and clarifying limitations to social gatherings in Isla Vista. The Outdoor Festivals and Social Host/Nuisance Party ordinances — which address party-related issues in Isla Vista (I.V.) — now include sections pertaining to gatherings that require tickets or purchases, gatherings where […]
IVCSD launches Open Groove nights, opens community center as rehearsal space for I.V. performers
The Isla Vista Community Services District hosted its inaugural “Open Groove” on Jan. 30, inviting local bands, DJs and performers to use the Isla Vista Community Center as a free rehearsal space. The Open Groove nights take place weekly on Tuesdays from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the community center. Performers can reserve the […]
A.S. Boards, Committees and Units form coalition to foster better communication
Issues brought forth by BCUs during its meetings related to lack of information on honoraria, issues with Senate liaisons and a general disconnect from A.S.
Student organizations hold Rally for Palestine
The rally was held in response to Palestinian social media journalist Bisan Owda, who called for a global week of strike.
UCSB announces new San Benito Housing Complex to unveil in 2027
The project is split into two phases, with Phase 1 entailing construction of a new building and Phase 2 adding additional beds to existing campus housing.