External Vice President of Statewide Affairs Debate: Dagnachew vs. Hsu
Candidates running for External Vice President of Statewide Affairs discussed sustainable statewide networks, lobbying and student accessibility in the Hub on Wednesday for this week’s A.S. elections’ candidate forums.
A.S. Presidential Debate: Le vs. Nemeh
Candidates for Associated Students (A.S.) president faced off Monday over college affordability, campus climate and representation of marginalized communities.
Out-of-Towners Make Up 66 Percent of Deltopia Arrests
Out-of-towners composed almost two-thirds of the arrests made during Deltopia, according to arrest logs released on Tuesday by the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office (SBSO).
Campus Feels Strain of Increasing Enrollment
The Board of Regents approved UC President Janet Napolitano’s plan in November 2015 to enroll 10,000 more undergraduates across the UC system by the 2018-19 school year, and UCSB is feeling the crunch.
Deltopia Crowds Up, Arrests Down From Last Year
Deltopia crowds were estimated to be as low as 6,000 and as high as 8,000 this year, up from approximately 3,500 the year before, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office (SBSO).
Student Injured After Cliff Fall on Del Playa
A UCSB student fell off of a balcony on the 66 block of Del Playa at approximately 4:45 p.m. Saturday.
Police Presence Declines as Deltopia Dwindles
Police presence during Deltopia will continue to decline this year following dropping attendance levels over the past three years.
UCPD To Cut Down on Deltopia Fencing Due to Spring Insight
The university will not use its usual chain-link fences during Deltopia in April, as the informal street party will fall on the same weekend as Spring Insight.
UCSB Grad Student Returns to U.S. After ‘Rollercoaster’ Travel Ban
Maryam Rasekh was stuck in her home country of Iran for one month following Trump’s travel ban.
George Thurlow Joins CSD on First Day of Business
The CSD held its first public meeting on Tuesday in which the Board elected officers, established three new committees and addressed an open forum of community members.