Burmese Student Association Celebrates Thadingyut Festival
BURSA board members spoke about the history of the Thadingyut festival and the story of Buddha returning.
University of New Hampshire Theoretical Physicist Presents, “Plantation Politics in STEM”
The talk covered the history of racism in STEM fields through the lens of colonialism
Students Share Quarantining Experiences as In-person Instruction Resumes
Students have been reporting both positive and negative experiences with UCSB’s quarantining process, with many being in self-isolation for different reasons and periods of time.
Access Card Shortage Leaves Students Empty-Handed
Many students on campus still have not received their Access Cards for the 2021-22 school year.
Halloween Activities in Isla Vista
IVCSD, IVRPD and the university are all planning programming On halloween weekend for students.
National Redistricting Impacts Isla Vista
There are three potential consequences for Isla Vista from redistricting: I.V. remains in the third district, I.V. is moved into another district or I.V. is split between two districts.
UCSB Enforces Randomized COVID-19 Testing Amongst Vaccinated Students
Unvaccinated students have to be tested weekly and thus are not included in the random testing program.
A.S. Commission on Disability and Equality Presents “Empowering Student Leaders Series: Reframing Disability”
The meeting began with a disclaimer that there is no singular, homogenous “disabled student experience.”
Transfer Student Center Hosts Events for National Transfer Student Week: A Spooktacular Painting
In celebration of National Transfer Student Week, the TSC has been setting up events since Oct. 18 and will continue its festivities until Oct. 21.
Educational Opportunity Program’s American Indian and Indigenous Cultural Resource Center Hosts Week-long Events for Indigenous Peoples’ Day
The week started off with a hybrid celebration where community members gathered to discuss the significance of Indigenous People’s Day and their plans.