YDSA rally demands administration to designate UCSB a ‘sanctuary’ campus
Students rallied to deliver a list of demands to the Chancellor’s office urging the University to designate the university as a sanctuary campus
Professors, staff commute hours because of high cost of living
With some of the nation’s highest housing prices, UC Santa Barbara staff and faculty often struggle to secure affordable housing close to the University.
College of Engineering to offer new AI major
College of Engineering will offer a new AI major to a selection of incoming CS students starting fall 2026.
A.S. launches ‘Rate My Landlord’ website
Associated Students launched their Rate My Landlord website on Feb. 6, allowing users to anonymously leave reviews for landlords in Isla Vista.
Students disrupt class, stage citizens arrest as form of ‘political theater’
30 minutes into what seemed to be a normal lecture, four students entered the class yelling in protest of the presence of immigrants and LGBTQIA+ people.
Coastal Commission grants emergency permit to install cameras by lagoon
The CCC has granted UCSB a temporary emergency permit to install cameras near the lagoon as a violent crime “deterrent.”
Roughly 700 people march against I.C.E. on campus
Folklórico dancers led the way as roughly 700 protestors marched demanding the abolition of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Feb. 4
UCSB community holds solidarity vigil for those impacted by I.C.E. amid local raids
Roughly 140 students, community members and staff gathered at Storke Lawn on Jan. 28 in solidarity with people affected by federal immigration enforcement.
Associated Students, local organizations advocate for immigrant rights
A.S. hosted a “Protect Your Peers” week to raise awareness and provide resources on the rights of undocumented and international communities.
Supervisors approve Deltopia ordinance, alternative event to come
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a 72-hour noise ordinance, effectively canceling Deltopia.