On Friday, a student at Santa Barbara City College went on a shooting rampage, targeting women throughout Isla Vista and leaving seven dead. This tragedy, like so many other shootings our nation witnesses, was horrifying, senseless and disturbing. For University of California students, however, it was particularly devastating. Six of our peers were taken from […]
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UCLA hosts vigil for Isla Vista tragedy
Hundreds of people gathered in Royce Quad to mourn the recent deaths of UC Santa Barbara students in the Isla Vista tragedy. With candles in their hands, UCSB and UCLA students, parents and alumni heard the words of those personally affected by the incident. A rendition of Coldplay’s “Yellow” brought a few to tears. Daily […]
Bruins hold candlelight vigil in support of UCSB community
Stillness permeated Royce Quad on Monday evening as hundreds of students and University of California community members illuminated the area with candles to honor those affected by a recent slayings in Isla Vista. On Friday evening, Santa Barbara City College student Elliot Rodger drove through the residential streets of Isla Vista, close to the UC […]
Hundreds gather at vigil to remember Santa Barbara victims
Hundreds of UCLA students, UC Santa Barbara alumni and other University of California community members gathered on Monday night in Royce Quad in solidarity with those affected by Friday’s shooting near UC Santa Barbara. University of California campuses held vigils across the state to honor them.
UC community responds to Isla Vista shootings
UCLA students will come together in a candlelight vigil on Monday to honor those affected by a deadly shooting rampage in Isla Vista, a popular residential area for UC Santa Barbara students.