Senate proposes structural changes to increase A.S. efficiency
The Senate discussed repairing relations between A.S. entities at its Oct. 9 meeting, discussing several bills including one on establishing more clear requisition guidelines.
SJP walks out for Gaza, Lebanon during “Week of Rage”
SJP called for students to walk out of their classes on Oct. 9 and gather at the library steps to honor victims of violence in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023 and in Lebanon due to recent strikes.
IVCSD tightens budget for first time after revenue drop-offs
The IVCSD tightened its budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year after falling short of projected revenue by $100,000 in the last fiscal year.
Lebanese Social Club hosts fundraisers for humanitarian aid in Lebanon, Gaza
One fundraiser sells t-shirts for aid in Gaza, and the other will award the highest donor for aid in Lebanon with a retreat to Big Bear.
Privately-owned student housing complex opening fall 2025
A new privately owned housing complex will open behind the Sierra Madre Villages in fall 2025 featuring five to six-bedroom houses.
AFSCME 3299 demands better wages, housing preceding new contract
The AFSCME 3299 labor union rallied on Oct. 9 for better pay and housing support. The union contract expires on Oct. 31, and they are currently in contract negotiations with the University.
The search for a new chancellor begins
A.S. Senator Dan Siddiqui was chosen to represent the undergraduate student body on a consulting committee to pick UCSB’s new chancellor after Yang steps down at the end of this year.
SSI holds vigil to honor Israeli victims of Oct. 7
Students Supporting Israel held a vigil at Storke Tower on the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7. Attendees honored those who died with candles, speeches and prayers.
SJP holds vigil in remembrance of victims in Gaza since Oct. 7
Members of SJP, JVP and other community members gathered on Oct. 7 for a vigil in remembrance of the Palestinian, Lebanese and Israeli lives lost in the last year.
CALPIRG celebrates California ban on plastic bags in grocery stores after a year of advocacy
California banned single-use plastic bags on Sept. 22, correcting a loophole in the original law. CALPIRG engaged in grassroots organizing on the matter for the year prior.