In Slow-Motion: Experiencing Loss From Afar

Hannah Jackson unpacks the emotions that come with experiencing grief as a college student.
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The Boy’s Club: Being a Woman in a Male-Dominated Sport

Assistant Opinion Editor Hannah Jackson revisits her childhood Karate Classes, and how being part of such a gendered sport impacted the formation of her identity.
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Wow! This Student Cleared an Entire Row by Mouth-Breathing!

Exasperated by cramped lecture hall seating comparable only to that of the economy class of a budget airline, local freshman Tyler Franklin has decided to take a stand.
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No Shit! New Portola Will Still Give You Food Poisoning

As it turns out, new Portola is still steadfast in its unwavering commitment to fucking up your digestive system.  
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The Truth Behind the UCen Bird

The truth behind the UCen bird is finally revealed with a shocking twist...
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Trading Post Brings Sustainable Fashion to Isla Vista

When Brooke Rothfield learned about the human rights abuses occurring in Bangladesh sweatshops, she felt compelled to help combat the effects of fast fashion. Joining forces with three other women, in...
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New TA Excited to Mansplain to Female Students

Spring quarter is here and nobody is more excited than freshly minted TA Seth Jameson.
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The Friday Review: Sex & Food by Unknown Mortal Orchestra

While Sex & Food may not be Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s best collective work, it does offer an innovative look at the modern day and age.
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University to Replace C.A.P.S. with New Subway

This week the university announced plans to eliminate Counseling & Psychological Services (C.A.P.S.) and replace it with a new Subway. “We have made the executive decision that three Subways in ...
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Uh Oh! Your Upstairs Neighbor Bryan is Playing the Guitar Again!

Since diving headfirst into YouTube tutorials, Bryan has quickly expanded his repertoire.
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Rezoning Will Provide I.V. With More Library Access

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors voted in favor of establishing a new zone allowing the City of Goleta to have autonomous funding for its libraries, opening a path for Isla Vista to recei...
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UCSB Mock Trial Team Qualifies for Nationals for First Time in Team History

The UC Santa Barbara Mock Trial team has qualified for the American Mock Trial Association National Championships for the first time in the team’s 20-year history.
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Student’s Glare Fails to Thwart Study Group from Invading Library Table

Residents of neighboring tables looked on with mixed sympathy and frustration.
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Tracks of the Month: February 2018

Every month, Artsweek’s staff collects a handful of newly released tracks that highlight the best musical moments of the past 30 days. Check out January’s tracks of the month for some possible add...
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Indie Act Wallows Ignites Velvet Jones

In what turned out to be a surprisingly delightful artistic decision, the group experimented with trumpet and tambourine throughout the performance. In an impressive display, Minnette showed off his u...
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