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KCSB's Joyce Chi recaps the results of the 2024 AS election. Visit elections.as.ucsb.edu for the full list of results.

A ballot initiative for restricting the rights of transgender youth had its name change denied by a judge after changed by the California Attorney General. KCSB’s El Messerschmitt explains what the initiative is as well as the reactions against the name change.

An 1864 law that criminalizes essentially all abortions was originally ruled enforceable in the state of Arizona. However, the state legislature just repealed the ban, with two Republicans joining Democrats to do so. Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs is set to approve this repeal. Regardless, this highly divisive issue is creating an advantage for the Democratic party in the upcoming November election. KCSB’s Kelly Darroch explains.

Parts of Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner are at stake. Important decisions will need to made to save it. KCSB's Max Tu has more on the story.

CoastSnap, the app where the public submits photos to track coastlines, has recently been introduced in California. KCSB's Devon Szalva talks to Kyle Emery, UCSB professor of Marine Science, about how it works.

The Armenian Genocide Memorial Day is every April 24. Students demonstrated at UCSB to bring attention to, and remember, the genocide. KCSB's Zoha Malik spoke with one of the demonstrators to learn more.

AS Senators Jeffrey Adler and Ephraim Shalunov authored a resolution to investigate the circumstances of the April 10 Senate meeting. KCSB's Zoha Malik spoke with both senators to learn more. This story was updated to include perspective from the administration and is currently ongoing.

In Claremont on April 5, 2024, 20 students at Pomona College were arrested after a group of protestors occupied the college president's office during a pro-Palestinian demonstration. KCSB’s Mario Fuentes-Godinez spoke with Eunice, an arrested demonstrator and Pitzer College student, about the events.

Three candidates are running to be the student body president of UCSB. KCSB's Zoha Malik talked to one of those candidates, Ephraim Shalunov.

UC Santa Barbara rolled out the red carpet last weekend for returning Gauchos. The annual All Gaucho reunion features a wide array of events and gatherings. KCSB's Elizabeth Truong attended the Communications Careers Day event and has the story. KCSB's Brandon Yi has a recap of this year's Deltopia unsanctioned Isla Vista street party. And, tragedy struck the family of one returning Gaucho from the class of 2023, Jacob Parker is the latest victim of an Isla Vista cliff fall. Find out what's being done to prevent more senseless deaths from cliff falls.

Three candidates are running to be the student body president of UCSB. KCSB’s Zoha Malik talked to one of those candidates, Ephraim Shalunov.

Three candidates are running to be the student body president of UCSB. KCSB’s Joyce Chi talked to one of those candidates, Jaz’myne Gates.

Three candidates are running to be the student body president of UCSB. KCSB’s Joyce Chi talked to one of those candidates, Jaz’myne Gates.

Three candidates are running to be the student body president of UCSB. KCSB’s Joyce Chi talked to one of those candidates, Nayali Broadway.

Three candidates are running to be the student body president of UCSB. KCSB’s Joyce Chi talked to one of those candidates, Nayali Broadway.

Deltopia crowds doubled in size, and citations were also up at this year's IV unofficial spring break street party. Jonathan Abboud, general manager of the IVCSD, joins KCSB's Dick Flacks to recap the mayhem. The good news is, the parties started earlier and ended earlier this year, no one died and more parties were closed, reducing opportunities for party-crashing out-of-towners. There's also an update on the local housing crisis in this week's episode.

After seven years, the moon has once again covered the sun in the U.S. Elizabeth Truong with KCSB News recaps this year's solar eclipse event as seen from the Santa Barbara area. She quickly dives into the basics of how they occur and when to expect the next event.

An "Art for Palestine" demonstration was held in front of the library in solidarity with the global economic blackout in protest of the war on Gaza. KCSB's Ashley Segat recounts the scene and the students' calls for USCB's divestment. Photo credit: Ashley Segat/KCSB News

A new proposal would allocate some of the AS Program Board’s leftover funding to essentially be used for other organizations to put on events. The Program Board criticized this proposal as it was presented during the most recent AS Senate meeting on Wednesday, April 19th. KCSB’s Joyce Chi explains.

James and Jennifer Crumbley, the parents of a Michigan school shooter, were sentenced to 10-15 years in prison for manslaughter. Hayden Stengler with KCSB has the story.

Psychologist Dr. Deborah Smilovitz Foster explains the impact of art and creativity on your brain and well-being. This interview aired on KCSB on Thursday, April 11 at 5:30pm in conjunction a reading of the UCSB Reads 2024 selection "Your Brain on Art by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross.

The AS Senate convened on Wednesday, April 10th to discuss the efforts seeking to remove AS President Tessa Veksler from office. The meeting stretched into the early hours of Thursday morning, as the 19 Senators finally decided the fate of the recall election. KCSB’s Joyce Chi explains the results. (CORRECTION: This story previously incorrectly stated one of the public forum speakers, Açucar, which spoke in favor of the petition moving forward, was a minutetaker. They are not. It has been updated.) Photo credit: Mario-Fuentes Godinez/KCSB News

Ramadan is a yearly thirty-day period during which Muslims reflect and fast from sunrise to sunset. KCSB’s Zoha Malik attended an iftaar put on by UCSB’s Muslim Student Association to learn more about how Muslim students on campus are observing this year’s Ramadan.

UC Santa Barbara has settled two lawsuits with Santa Barbara County and the City of Goleta. The university was being sued for failing to live up to its promise to provide housing for its growing enrollment. Sustainable University Now (SUN), has its own legal battle with UCSB. KCSB's Devon Szalva spoke with Dick Flacks, of SUN, to find out more. Here's their conversation.

An attack on aid workers with the World Central Kitchen by the Israeli military has prompted a cascade of aid withdrawals from Gaza, after a series of drone strikes left 7 aid workers dead. KCSB's Abigail Alberti has the story.

The Chair of the Elections Board at UCSB announced during the AS Senate Meeting on Wednesday, April 3rd, that his team had begun verifying signatures for a recall petition that seeks to remove AS President Tessa Veksler from office. KCSB’s Joyce Chi has more.

KCSB’s Mariela Vargas explains the things to know about the effects of marijuana use, good and bad.

Production for cars that help lower emissions have slowed significantly because of growing consumer skepticism, which is causing Biden's plan of transitioning gas fueled cars to electric charged vehicles to slow. Jonathan Coronado, with KCSB News, has the details.

Students in the US school system are more at risk of being sent to psychiatrists out of fears of violence and misunderstandings of the use of psychiatric evaluations. KCSB’s Alexandria Pak discusses why this issue exists, how students are affected, who is targeted, and how legislative bodies are trying to address it.

Democrat Adam Schiff won the California Senate race earlier this month. Big donors in California shaped the state's US Senate race, as millions of dollars were contributed to the campaigns of the three Democratic frontrunners. KCSB’s Mario Fuentes-Godinez has the story.

California Assembly Member Blanca Rubia introduced a bill that would require pre-kindergarten through fifth grade teachers be trained with science-based methods this past Wednesday February 7th. KCSB’s Clarissa Hom has the story.

In light of the 2014 Isla Vista shooting, KCSB's Abigail Alberti reviews research on incel behavior and dating habits, sitting down with UCSB sociology professor Dr. John Baldwin to discuss why this research is so late to take place.

Dr. Lerone A. Martin, Religious Studies Educator and MLK Scholar at Stanford, came to UCSB's Multicultural Center Building to discuss how the FBI helped and abetted White Christian Nationalism in the U.S. during the Cold War, and their attacks against Martin Luther King. KCSB's Brandon Yi joined the Professor in conversation furthering the contents of his lecture. Cover image: Princeton University Press

Student loan debts are a major issue faced by many Americans; although President Biden introduced new legislation to help forgive loans, the policy has been halted, and will discontinue in July of this year. KCSB’s Devon Szalva has the story.

The city of Santa Barbara has made changes to its Sidewalk Vendor Ordinance in order to clarify the original rules. KCSB’s Clarissa Hom has more.

George Yatchisin is a local poet, writer, journalist and author, oh, and a former KCSB show host. In this conversation he shares his approach to poetry writing, and how it's different than other writing forms. This interview airs on KCSB on Thursday, March 28, at 5:30pm in conjunction a reading of the UCSB Reads 2024 selection "Your Brain on Art by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross.

KCSB DJ Darla Bea has been actively engaged in Santa Barbara's Summer Solstice celebration since she was a toddler. Darla speaks with KCSB News reporter Jennifer Zwigl about the history of SB Solstice (including some little-known fun facts!) and her passion for music and live performance. This interview aired on KCSB on Thursday, March 21, at 5:30pm in conjunction a reading of the UCSB Reads 2024 selection "Your Brain on Art by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross.

The indigenous Yanomami group of Brazil faces a humanitarian crisis as illegal gold miners continue to invade their territory, bringing with them disease and violence. KCSB’s Mario Fuentes-Godinez talked to Bren School PhD candidate Yifan (Flora) He and Venezuelan anthropologist Hortensia Caballero Arias to discuss the matter.

A new bill before the Regents of the University of California would ban political speech on the front pages of university-run websites. It was pushed after UC faculty criticized the administration’s response to the October 7th attacks and has since been criticized as an attempt to target and silence pro-Palestinian speech. The board discussed the bill at the most recent Regents meeting yesterday. Here’s a recap from KCSB’s Joyce Chi.

Supreme Court Justices met last month to weigh in on Texas and Florida’s social media laws under the First Amendment. KCSB's Ashley Segat has the story.

KCSB's Rosie Xuan hosts this episode focusing on Deltopia safety advance planning. It features an interview with KCSB's Clarissa Hom and Owen Meyers, leader of the AS-UCSB group UCIV, about how this student group will be keeping streets and residents safe over this spring festival weekend. Rosie Xuan speaks with IV's top law enforcement officer, SBSO Lt. Garrett TeSlaa, about special enforcement plans over the party weekend. You'll also hear about a festival that the IVCSD, IV's local government, is planning to keep the party safe. This episode also features an interview about Nowruz, the Persian New Year, with members of the UCSB Persian Students Group.

UC students Charlene Macharia, Maggie Modovsky and others, began a hunger strike amidst hostile campus climate to demand UCSB divestment from weapons manufacturing, among other demands. KCSB's Ashley Segat recaps the various chain emails between the students, professors, and A.S. Senators regarding resolutions.

Researchers in China and Philadelphia have created a new method of gene therapy that improves the hearing of children with inherited deafness. KCSB’s Alexandria Pak discusses who this development affects and the ethics involved.

A new investigation led by AP News links systematic prison labor and the production of agricultural goods – involving companies such as Walmart, Mcdonald’s, and other large corporations. KCSB’s Brandon Yi has the story.

UCSB AS Student Body President Tessa Veksler is facing a recall petition, which could potentially lead to her being removed from her role. 327 signatures are required for the petition to move forward. KCSB’s Zoha Malik spoke with one of the students sponsoring the petition to learn more.

Final results in Michigan’s Democratic Party primary revealed that President Biden won with roughly 80% of the vote. However, nearly 14% of voters filled in their ballots as “uncommitted”. Over 100,000 people voted against Biden as a result of the administration's handling of the Gaza Crisis. KCSB’s Mario Fuentes-Godinez has the story.

The US Senate passed a 95 billion dollar bill to aid Ukraine and Israel and to counter China. KCSB's Ashley Segat breaks down the $95 billion bill.

One of the world's largest Christian schools, Liberty University, is facing a $14 million fine for underreporting and misclassifying sexual assault cases, violating the Clery Act. Former students are also speaking out with their experience and the universities failure to attend to their reports. KCSB’s Ginger Thomas has the story. (This story contains mention of sexual assault.)

UC Santa Barbara’s MultiCultural Center was closed on February 26th, 2024, after anti-Zionist posters were hung up on the MCC’s walls. Some of the posters called out AS President Tessa Veksler by name. KCSB’s Joyce Chi spoke with President Veksler on March 6th to discuss these events and the fallout. This version features narration and context.

UC Santa Barbara’s MultiCultural Center was closed on February 26th, 2024, after anti-Zionist posters were hung up on the MCC’s walls. Some of the posters called out AS President Tessa Veksler by name. KCSB’s Joyce Chi spoke with President Veksler on March 5th to discuss these events and the fallout. This version features context and narration.

UC Santa Barbara’s MultiCultural Center was closed on February 26th, 2024, after anti-Zionist posters were hung up on the MCC’s walls. Some of the posters called out AS President Tessa Veksler by name. KCSB's Joyce Chi spoke with President Veksler on March 5th to discuss these events and the fallout. This version is the complete, unedited interview.

UCSB's Department of Black Studies held a Day of Interruption on Thursday, March 7, 2024, the anniversary of "Black Sunday," calling for freedom of expression and assembly, and expressing solidarity with Palestinian activism on campus. The day featured a rally calling for UC divestment and a teach-in. KCSB's Brandon Yi and Mario Fuentes-Godinez have the story.

Artist Ty Rawls was commissioned for a piece inspired by the North Hall Takeover of 1968 for UC Santa Barbara’s Center for Black Studies Research. KCSB's Emily Kimmel spoke with Rawls to learn more about the piece and its meaning.

The local Santa Barbara company Jump on the School Bus has entered a lawsuit as plaintiff seeks compensation for bus rides and failure to comply with required maintenance. KCSB’s Peyton Hutchinson has the story.

Ashley Segat from KCSB reports as Central Coast Antiwar Coalition volunteers deliver letters to UCSB Administrators, urging divestment from military manufacturing companies. Ashley interviewed Marcy Winograd and Helena Pasquarella about their roles and goals within the coalition, and recapped a conversation with Dr. Umesh Mishra, the Dean of Engineering.

Oil giant CRC’s recent acquisition of Aera Energy has raised red flags for environmental groups, including environmental nonprofit FracTracker. KCSB's Devon Szalva interviewed Kyle Ferrar, the nonprofit's western program director, to discuss the merger and its implications.

Modeled after San Diego's “Unsafe Camping Ordinance,” California Senate Bill 1011 is attempting to prohibit encampments in certain areas as well as requiring cities to give unhoused people notice before clearing encampments. KCSB’s Emily Kimmel has the story.

The LA City Council decides to shield renters while they wait for rental aid. KCSB’s Mariela Vargas explains.

Scott Safechuck, a Santa Barbara fire captain and public information officer, recounts a recent cliffside rescue on Del Playa, Isla Vista. KCSB’s Alexandria Pak interviews about what to do in the event this happens and how to prevent situations like it.

During the upcoming primary election on March 5, Californians will vote on Proposition 1, which, if passed, would allot money to aid the homeless population. KCSB’s Abbey Guerrero explains.

Pakistan's elections took place 10 days ago. While the formerly ousted prime minister Imran Khan's party won the most seats, a military backed coalition with the incumbent prime minister Nawaz Sharif's party seemed likely - until serious information regarding election manipulation came out. KCSB's Annabelle Hurst has the story.

New York City landlords complain that new rent control laws allow tenants to stay in apartments, sometimes for years, at below market rent. Their lawsuit threatens rent control laws across the nation, and has made it to the Supreme Court. KCSB's Ray Briare has the story.

Some community colleges in California are hesitant to spend COVID relief money from the state out of fear the state will ask for the money to be returned. KCSB’s Clarissa Hom has the story.

A nonbinary teenager in Oklahoma recently died after a fight in the school bathroom. Hayden Stengler with KCSB has the story.

California is dealing with economic, social, and political challenges in meeting their goals towards the requirements of the nation's largest organic waste program. Here’s KCSB’s Ginger Thomas with the story.

US Air Force Member Aaron Bushnell dies after setting himself on fire to protest the War on Gaza. KCSB Ashley Segat has the story.

Measure A is proposed to amend City Charter Section 519 to modernize Santa Barbara’s public works contracting that currently awards contracting to the lowest bidder. KCSB’s Emily Kimmel has the story.

Artist and entrepreneur Grace Fisher speaks with KCSB's Jennifer Zwigl about her Inclusive Arts Clubhouse, a space for people of all abilities to get in touch with their inner artist. The Inclusive Arts Clubhouse is located in La Cumbre Plaza https://www.gracefisherfoundation.org/clubhouse This feature is in connection with the 2024 UCSB Reads selection, "Your Brain on Art." Readings from the book can be heard on KCSB-FM 91.9 Santa Barbara on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m., paired with interviews with local artists and arts organizations.

The Multicultural Center, or MCC, is considered a hub for protecting minority students and diversity. However, recent anti-Zionist posters have drawn backlash, resulting in the MCC’s temporary closing. At a recent AS Senate meeting, Jewish students discussed the MCC posters and anti-Semitism on campus. KCSB’s Joyce Chi recaps what we know so far.

On the March 5th primary ballot, Roy Lee is challenging incumbent Das Williams for reelection for First District Supervisor. KCSB's Lily Ulrich spoke to both candidates.

UCSB professor and artist Kim Yasuda has an upcoming speaking event for UCSB Reads, discussing the art of public practice and campus placemaking. KCSB’s Kelly Darroch interviews Kim Yasuda about her art and Isla Vista, as well as her upcoming event in the library on February 27.

UCSB’s chapter of Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) recently formed. KCSB’s Zoha Malik spoke with two JVP representatives to learn more about the organization's mission and their pro-Palestinian advocacy.

Netanyahu says a cease-fire deal would only delay the Israeli military offensive in Rafah. KCSB's Ashley Segat has the story.

Hundreds of residents gathered for a Architectural Review Board meeting in Carpinteria to oppose a proposed farm preserve and bungalow resort next to a nature preserve on the bluff. KCSB’s Taylor Berendes has the story

With recent record rainfall- and one bluff collapse this year - there is ongoing concern over Isla Vista's bluffs and the safety of residents who live in bluff top apartments and homes. We'll share an update on what is being done to inform residents of potential dangers - and action steps in the works to make things more safe. Then, an update on 'renovictions' at The Sweeps and Core Spaces apartment buildings, which were purchased by an out of town group last year who promptly sent out eviction notices to hundreds of tenants. Then, learn about UCSB's Life of the Party, their mission and an upcoming dodgeball event. Hosted by Joyce Chi and Kelly Darroch.

KCSB News speaks with Nicole Roehrig with Art from Scrap, to learn about the recycled arts materials, classes and activities this longtime Santa Barbara creator space has to offer. And, how to discover creativity in nature with Explore Ecology. This feature is in connection with the 2024 UCSB Reads selection, "Your Brain on Art." Readings from the book can be heard on KCSB-FM 91.9 Santa Barbara on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m., paired with interviews with local artists and arts organizations.

KCSB News speaks with muralist Blaise Danio, who calls herself a 'nomadic artist,' about how she continues to reinvent herself as she creates her art, colorful large-scale murals, around the world. This feature is in connection with the 2024 UCSB Reads selection, "Your Brain on Art." Readings from the book can be heard on KCSB-FM 91.9 Santa Barbara on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m., paired with interviews with local artists and arts organizations.

On February 15, 2024, actor Jeffrey Wright received the Montecito Award at the 39th annual Santa Barbara Film Festival while representing the film American Fiction. KCSB's Brandon Yi and Zoha Malik attended the red carpet prior to the ceremony, and spoke with Wright about identity pieces.

KCSB's Emily Kimmel sat down with Helena Pasquarella about her campaign to represent California's 24th Congressional District.

The March 5th primary election ballot lists three people vying to be the Representative of California’s 24th Congressional district. The top two vote getters will proceed to the General election in November. Ray Briare brings us remarks from the Republican candidate, Thomas Cole.

KCSB's Zoha Malik spoke with Representative Salud Carbajal for KCSB’s Meet The Candidates, prior to the primary election on March 5, 2024. Carbajal, a Democrat, is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California's 24th Congressional District. KCSB News is asking candidates questions to learn about their priorities and how they hope to serve their constituents.

KCSB's Zoha Malik spoke with Representative Salud Carbajal for KCSB’s Meet The Candidates, prior to the primary election on March 5, 2024. Carbajal, a Democrat, is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California's 24th Congressional District. KCSB News is asking candidates questions to learn about their priorities and how they hope to serve their constituents.

The March 5th primary election ballot lists three people vying to be the Representative of California’s 24th Congressional District. The top two vote getters will proceed to the general election in November. KCSB's Ray Briare brings us remarks from the Republican candidate, Thomas Cole.

KCSB's Emily Kimmel sat down with Helena Pasquarella about her campaign to represent California's 24th Congressional District.

On March 16th, 2023, hundreds of tenants at CBC & The Sweeps received notice that their four-building apartment complex needed “substantial remodelling." The notices said residents were required to leave, some within 60 days or at the end of their lease. The notification came from the buildings' new owner: CoreSpaces, a real estate firm that buys up student housing near universities. In the weeks after, tenants and their supporters denounced the company, who insisted the renovations were needed for maintenance. Nearly a year later, where do things stand now? To find out more, KCSB’s Joyce Chi spoke to Sam Szepesi, a tenant at CBC & The Sweeps and an organizer with the CoreSpaces Tenant Association.

As a correspondent for USA Today and other major news organizations, Mary-Ann Bendel has traveled to seven continents to cover stories. She spent three months on the Greenpeace ship in Antarctica covering the activities of eco-activists. She has also interviewed world leaders and recognizable figures including the Dalai Lama and Benjamin Netanyahu (twice). Mary-Ann recently shared stories and offered career tips to KCSB-FM news, sports and archives students. Here's what she said.

Three weeks ago, Israeli special forces dressed as doctors and civilians raided and killed three Palestinian men inside a West Bank Hospital. Leading experts believe that Israel has committed a war crime and violated international law by breaking the sanctity of hospitals. The Associated Press has updated this story to reflect that two of the three militants killed in the Jenin hospital raid were members of Islamic Jihad, not Hamas. KCSB’s Emily Kimmel has the story.

Amid the Adderall shortage that began over a year ago in October of 2022, patients continue to face difficulties accessing their prescriptions. KCSB's Clarissa Hom has the story.

The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska sues the US army to hand over the remains of two children who died at the Indians Industrial School and remain in the Carlisle Cemetery. KCSB’s Ashley Segat has the story

With March 5th primaries right around the corner, it is time to get prepared for casting our votes. Let's go over voting rules in California for the upcoming primaries. KCSB’s Taylor Berendes is here with the story:

On Wednesday, February 14, 2024, AFSCME 3299 and ACCE both held a rally on campus to push for UCSB to divest from Blackstone, with similar efforts occurring across UC campuses. KCSB’s Zoha Malik has the story.

On Tuesday, February 13th, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival hosted its Writers Panel, which featured the seven Oscar-nominated screenwriters behind Poor Things, Maestro, Past Lives, Anatomy of a Fall, May December, the Holdovers, and American Fiction. KCSB’s Joyce Chi and Marion Suchowiecky got to speak with some of the writers on the red carpet.

KCSB's Emily Kimmel spoke with Professor Bridget Coggins, who gives her insight on the conflict between the Houthis in Yemen and the US and UK government. She helps to provide context and explaining the wider implications of the actions of both the Houthis and US and UK.

This February, Santa Barbara County’s Second District Supervisor Laura Capps will continue to implement her 8-step bluff safety plan, including plans to raise fence heights. KCSB’s Clarissa Hom has the story.

Uganda’s campaign against H.I.V has been exemplary for decades, reducing the country’s death rate by nearly 90 percent from 1990 to 2019. However, the new legislation passed in May 2023, threatens to renew the epidemic back to the LGBTQ+ community. Lena Cen with KCSB News has more.

Planning to throw a party in Isla Vista? There are some new rules to follow. IV's social host and festival ordinances had not been updated in years. Find out what's new as KCSB's Clarissa Hom speaks with the head of the IV Foot Patrol, SBSO Lt. Garrett TeSlaa and also with Noozhawk's Rebecca Caraway to learn more.

Saturday, February 10th, was the Santa Barbara Film Festival’s Virtuosos Awards, during which noteworthy talent was recognized and representation was discussed. KCSB’s Zoha Malik attended the red carpet alongside Yas Tsipena, speaking with talent including honoree Charles Melton, then covered the ceremony.

This football season, Taylor Swift’s association with the Kansas City Chiefs has led to an increase in female viewership. On Sunday, Feb 11, she made an appearance at the Super Bowl. KCSB’s Lily Ulrich talked with UCSB Feminist Studies Professor Eileen Boris to learn more this female presence in the traditionally male-dominated league.

This football season, Taylor Swift’s association with the Kansas City Chiefs has led to an increase in female viewership. On Sunday, Feb 11, she made an appearance at the Super Bowl. KCSB’s Lily Ulrich talked with UCSB Feminist Studies Professor Eileen Boris to learn more this female presence in the traditionally male-dominated league.