SDLU holds rally, march to office of Executive Director of Campus Dining
The UC Santa Barbara Student Dining Labor Union held a rally on Friday, Feb. 2, to rally campus support and pressure the university to accommodate union demands. The union — composed of student dining hall workers across all four UCSB dining halls — gathered 30 attendees, beginning with a gathering at the Arbor at 10:30 […]
Santa Barbara County proclaims local emergency following storm
The local emergency announcement was made by Santa Barbara County, then by Governor Gavin Newsom.
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.