Isla Vista Food Not Bombs: More Than Just Meals, It’s ‘Basic Decency’
The Isla Vista chapter consists of roughly 25 committed volunteers but is in contact with over 100 community members for meal-making opportunities.
Transnational Italian Studies Major To Debut Fall Quarter
With a transnational emphasis, the new major aims to provide a specialization on Europe and the migration of Italian cultural artifacts into other parts of the world.
SB UAW2865 Holds Meeting in Response to Housing Crisis
The topic of discussion was the housing crisis, as well as the COVID-19 delta variant, and the university’s response to the countless students facing houselessness in the fall.
Homegrown Cannabis Dispensary ‘The Farmacy’ Lays Down Roots in I.V.
The Farmacy tentatively plans to open its doors either by the end of 2021 or the beginning of 2022 at 6555 Pardall Road.
Two Sexual Assaults Reported on Aug. 28
UCPD detectives have been investigating the sexual assault, and the investigation is ongoing.
2020 Census Data Shows Demographic Shifts In I.V.
According to the Census, in the last 10 years, the population of I.V. and number of people living in UCSB-affiliated housing increased by 678 and 1,436, respectively.
GUSD Staff Vaxxed and Masked for 2021-22 School Year
GUSD’s COVID Safety Plan includes guidance on learning options, health screenings, school meetings, contact tracing and layers of safety in the classroom.
UCSB External Vice President of Statewide Affairs Named President of UC Student Association
Quintero-Cubillan ran on a platform of making UCSA a more equitable space and strengthening federal lobbying power by connecting UCSA to other student unions.
Robin Unander Wins Richard Abbe Humanitarian Award
Unander was given the Richard Abbe Humanitarian Award by the Santa Barbara County Bar Association as a recognition of her contributions to her community.
UC President Plans Overhaul to Campus Policing
In a letter to the UC community, Drake called the plan “transformational,” and said that the new approach will be “data-driven, service-oriented [and] community centric.”