A week in UC student news
UC workers’ unions announce strike vote, UCSD researchers aim to reduce liver transplant shortage and a deceased person was found near UC Berkeley housing.
UCSB fraternity, local organization hosts MLK walk
Fraternity and local organization hosted a MLK Jr. Day walk on Jan. 15 to honor the civil rights leader and his wife, activist Coretta Scott King. Several
Senate condemns Deltopia noise ordinance, discusses ILP bike path
A.S. Senate formally condemned the county’s passing of the Deltopia noise ordinance and discussed the attainment of funding for the ILP bike path.
Student Affairs petitions for ‘Save Student Services’ fee initiative
Student Affairs is petitioning for the “Save Student Services” fee. Students will vote to individually adjust 18 fees for inflation, as funding is at risk.
Isla Vista resident arrested on child sexual abuse material charges
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 19-year-old Isla Vista resident on a misdemeanor charge related to child sexual abuse material on Jan. 8.
Legal battle continues over local pipeline
Throughout the last month, several legal rulings have been made regarding local offshore oil pipelines, which Sable Offshore is trying to restart
Student Fee Choice initiative aims to make A.S. fees optional
Student Fee Choice initiative aims to make the annual A.S. fee optional. Due to legal code, the initiative will not have a tangible impact on student fees.
A.S. EVPLA mid-year check-in
EVPLA E.J. Raad has spent his fall quarter advocating against the proposed Deltopia noise ordinance and finishing the Rate My Landlord website.
A.S. IVP mid-year check-in
A.S. IVP Enri Lala spent his fall quarter advocating for bike path construction, lagoon safety and managing the Senate.
A.S. President mid-year check-in
Associated Students President Le Anh Metzger focused on outreach and hosting community events during fall quarter.