Voters face ballot shortages, equipment issues, long lines on Election Day
Several polling places ran out of provisional English-language ballots and faced equipment issues, according to several voters and poll workers.
What does it mean for UCSB to be a Hispanic-Serving Institution?
UC Santa Barbara approaches its 10th anniversary as a federally-designated Hispanic-Serving Institution. In that time, the university has changed what it means to serve its Hispanic student population.
Student guide to voting in 2024 elections
This Election Day the UCSB community will be able to vote for the next president, local officials and other ballot initiatives. Polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Overnight burglaries reported near Storke Family Housing and Santa Ynez Apartments
Two burglaries occurred overnight from Oct. 10-11 near campus housing. Tools, home improvement fixtures, and other items were stolen.
Senators boycott first meeting of fall quarter in solidarity with Jewish students
Sixteen senators boycotted the first Senate meeting of the quarter last night. The Senators claimed that the IVP and administration failed to reschedule to accommodate Rosh Hashanah.
Trump supporters galvanize community, honk through I.V.
According to source estimates, about 40-50 vehicles donning pro-Trump flags drove down El Colegio Road, the Pardall loop and throughout Isla Vista for half an hour, honking as they passed through.
Chancellor Yang to step down at end of academic year
Chancellor Henry T. Yang will step down from his role at the end of the 2024-25 academic year. Yang served as chancellor for 30 years, and plans to return to teaching and researching at UCSB.
Pro-Palestine student protestors occupying Girvetz Hall met with police presence
Pro-Palestine protestors occupying Girvetz Hall were met with a heavy police presence from multiple local law enforcement agencies. No students were arrested.
UCSB reverses decision to move commencement ceremonies to RecCen fields after student movement
Several students expressed disdain with the University’s original decision to shift ceremony locations, which propelled the decision’s reversal.
UAW Local 4811 academic workers to go on strike Monday
Academic workers at UC Santa Barbara are being called to walk off the job and strike on June 3. Alongside four other UCs, the strikes would comprise 31,500 academic workers.