UCSB begins renovation project of campus Music Building
The project is estimated to take a year to complete, after which the temporarily relocated bike racks in front of the Music Building will be returned to their original location.
California approves County Housing Element Update, requires housing accommodations for Isla Vista, other unincorporated areas
This sixth cycle will require that the county accommodate 5,664 new housing units in the unincorporated parts of Santa Barbara county — including Isla Vista — by 2031.
A week in UC student news
UCLA housing residents report bed bugs, ants upon move-in Several students living in Hedrick Summit, Weyburn Terrace and Levering Heights residential complexes at UC Los Angeles reported infestations of ants and bedbugs upon moving in, the Daily Bruin reported. These claims come after several accounts of unsafe living conditions in UCLA-owned apartments during the 2022-23 […]
UC acknowledges Newsom’s signing of bill to implement transfer student pilot program
The University of California Office of the President released a statement recognizing California Governor Gavin Newsom’s signing of AB 1291, which will create an Associate Degree for Transfer pilot program at UC Los Angeles. The program will initially include eight majors by the 2026-27 academic year in collaboration with several California community colleges chosen by […]
Student Veterans of America fosters supportive community of veterans
Student Veterans of America provides a community for student veterans to find support, advice and friendship from other people of military backgrounds. Third-year physics doctoral student Crystal Kim enlisted in the Marine Corps when she was 19 years old and spent five years as an embassy security guard before returning to school. She recounted feeling […]
EVPLA hosts back-to-school night event with local food, fashion vendors, live performances
From 5-8 p.m., several local food trucks and jewelry and clothing vendors were stationed around the park at the event.
UCSB chosen to take part in C.H.I.P.S. and Science Act
$27 million will be awarded to the California Defense Ready Electronics and Microdevices Superhub that includes 15 other institutions alongside UCSB.
New assembly bill streamlines financial aid for undocumented students
The new bill will allow undocumented students to submit one application to apply for university and become eligible for financial aid at once.