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news February 26, 2022

Inside Santa Barbara’s Northern Branch Jail

KCSB News · Inside Santa Barbara's Northern Branch Jail Santa Barbara County opened its long-awaited Northern Branch Jail in Santa Maria this January, following a long history of litigation and controversy at the county’s 50-year-old Main Jail. But while the new building is…

The Authenticity of Queer & Trans Art

On February 18th, UCSB's Resource Center for Sexuality & Gender Diversity held its quarterly Student Art Gallery presenting works centering on this quarter's theme: "Metamorphosis" and “True Self.” KCSB’s Terrie Jeon speaks with featured artists, the author of this quarter’s theme, and RCSGD’s marketing…

health & science news February 4, 2022

From Pharma to Federal Inmate: The Martin Shkreli Story

Martin Shkreli became one of the most hated people in 2015 after he legally hiked the price of a life-saving drug. He was constantly embroiled in controversy surrounding his professional life – and his romantic one. Here’s KCSB’s Joyce Chi with the story of…

KCSB News Holiday Special ’21

KCSB News · KCSB News Holiday Special '21 Twas’ a night at KCSB and all through the station, not a programmer was stirring, because of winter vacation. Scaffolding wrapped Storke Tower with care, in hopes that no stone would fall through the air. Though reporters were…

news December 19, 2021

Inside IV: Pandemic Stress + Potential Emotional Impacts of Munger Hall

KCSB News · Inside IV: Pandemic Stress + Potential Emotional Impacts of Munger Hall The emotional toll of long-term pandemic stress on young adults, and the potential mental health stressors of living in an isolated dorm room with no windows are just some of…

news December 19, 2021

A Look Into America’s Opioid Epidemic and California Legislators’ Polarizing Response

KCSB News · A Look Into America’s Opioid Epidemic and California Legislators’ Polarizing Response Earlier this year, California legislators authorized harm reduction services in select cities in hopes of curbing overdoses. Examining the opioid epidemic and lawmakers’ contentious solution, here’s KCSB’s Joyce Chi and…

news December 19, 2021

The Historic UC-AFT Agreement

KCSB News · The Historic UC-AFT Agreement An Unfair Labor Strike across the UC system was averted after the union came to a groundbreaking agreement with the UC after 2.5 years of negotiation. The agreement brings UC lecturers greater job stability, specific and transparent…

news December 19, 2021

Unpacking UCSB’s Long Range Development Plan with the Daily Nexus

KCSB News · Unpacking UCSB's Long Range Development Plan with the Daily Nexus While the term Munger Hall has received national recognition in recent months, many are unaware of the complexities within the context behind the controversial building project. Of particular importance is UCSB’s…

news December 19, 2021

Inside IV: Architects Have Concerns About UCSB’s “Dormzilla”

KCSB News · Inside IV: Architects Have Concerns About UCSB's "Dormzilla" A plan to build an eleven-story mostly-windowless residence hall at UC Santa Barbara that 4,500 students would call home continues to generate controversy both locally and across the country. “It just seems wrong on…

The Movement to Stop Munger Hall

KCSB News · The Movement to Stop Munger Hall Hundreds of students and community members gathered outside the steps of Davidson library on Friday, November 5th, to protest the construction of Munger Hall – UCSB’s proposed mega-dorm to be funded by billionaire Charles Munger…

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