After a tumultuous meeting, the AS Senate passed a resolution to condemn Hamas and failed to pass one condemning antisemitism and Islamophobia. KCSB’s Joyce Chi and Zoha Malik explain the strong reactions to the two bills and the Senate meeting itself – support, criticism, and a major walkout.

[Correction: This story includes a statement that Senator Eric Carlson "attempted to resign from the Senate." To clarify, he attempted to resign as Second President Pro-Tempore, but has not yet. As of the November 29 AS meeting, he is still serving in that position.]

AS Senate Passes Resolution to Condemn Hamas, Amid Walkout Protest

KCSB's Alexandria Pak interviews two representatives of the Mauna Kea Protectors about their mission and how students can become involved in their cause. UCSB Religious Studies professor Greg Johnson sheds light on the context surrounding Mauna Kea and the Thirty Meter Telescope Project.

UCSB's Mauna Kea Protectors: Who Are They and What Are They Fighting For?

KCSB’s Jonathan Ya interviews Kyle Ratner, an assistant professor in psychological and brain sciences at UCSB, about his study on the negative psychological effects that stereotypes have on Mexican American students. While discussing the study, they also discuss how this study relates to the current social climate in America today.

How Negative Stereotypes Can Affect Brain Function

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