Fraternity Brothers Remember UCSB Alumnus
Kenneth “Kenny” Yun graduated from UCSB in June 2016 with a degree in chemical engineering.
Travel Ban Bars 3 Students From U.S. Return
In a press release Saturday, the UC Office of the President advised students from the seven countries listed in the executive order to not travel outside the United States. OISS recommends that all international students avoid travel outside the U.S.
Muslim Students Push Back Against Immigration Ban
An executive order barring travel from six countries prompted over 200 people to protest at UC Santa Barbara Monday, echoing voices that spoke out nationally against the new presidency.
Police Arrest Three People at Del Playa Party
Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office and UC Police Department officers responded to a party at 6503 Del Playa Drive on Friday night and made three arrests.
Bluff Collapse Leaves 28 Residents Without Homes
A bluff collapse on Sunday evening that left 28 residents without a secure home has UC Santa Barbara students scrambling to find new housing by Thursday.
Application to Find Open Housing Wins UCSB Hackathon
Students from all over California congregate to Corwin Pavilion to come up with a completely new program within 36 hours.
Students March Through Rains Against Inauguration of 45th President
The protest, organized by the Student Activist Network, marched from Campbell Hall through the UCSB Library before making a stop at Storke Tower, after which they marched down Pardall Road to Anisq’Oyo park.
Despite Calif. Rains, SB Sees No Drought Relief
Lake Cachuma, now filled to only 9.2 percent capacity, is unlikely to see significant changes in its water level.
UC President Janet Napolitano Undergoing Cancer Treatment
Napolitano has “consistently performed her wide range of duties” without interruption since the diagnosis, the press release said, but she was hospitalized on Monday due to side effects of the treatment.
SpaceX Launch Commences Groundbreaking Satellite Program After Eight Years In Development
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully lifted off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in Lompoc Saturday morning, carrying ten Iridium NEXT satellites into low-Earth orbit.