The 13th annual unsanctioned street festival saw over 20,000 attendees, record-level citations and overwhelmed medical emergency services by early Saturday morning.
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The UC Santa Barbara Associated Students Senate voted against holding a special recall election for Associated Students President Tessa Veksler following hours of discussion at the Senate’s April 10...
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The property owner, St. George & Associates, replaced the fence and inspected the cliff later that same day, determining that the dwelling “is not in any danger.”
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Lao Wang’s nifty noodle bowl is sure to knock your socks off
As the site of numerous club fundraisers and Greek life events, Lao Wang has cemented itself as one of the most social and vibrant restaurants in Isla Vista. The quaint noodles, buns and brew spot jus...
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SocialEats closes after five months of business
The eatery shut down due to financial difficulties that resulted in staff not being paid and neglect by ownership, according to staff.
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Deltopia cleanup yields over 800 pounds worth of litter
The cleanup took place the day after Deltopia, an annual unsanctioned street festival. Volunteers retrieved 207 buckets worth of trash and contributed over 100 volunteer hours altogether.
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U-Mail: Isla Vista Won’t Stop Staring
Riley Burke noticed that people in Isla Vista like to stare at each other... lovingly, we hope.
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ChatGPT: The new cheat code
Tara Mandrekar reflects on their experience learning more about how ChatGPT affects students across campus.
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UCSB MultiCultural Center: A Brief History and Vision
The last MCC board reflects on the history of the center and a vision for the future.
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Gauchos Lose Extra Innings Thriller to UCLA
After losing twice in a three-game series against California Polytechnic State University and San Luis Obispo, the UC Santa Barbara baseball team took a break from Big West competition and traveled to...
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Men’s basketball loses big on the road against UCI
The UC Santa Barbara men’s basketball team went on the road on Feb. 22 to face the top team in the Big West Conference, UC Irvine. After a dominant first half from the Anteaters, their lead was ...
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Women’s basketball starts slow in loss to UCI
After traveling out of state and losing to the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, the UC Santa Barbara women’s basketball team returned to the Thunderdome to take on the UC Irvine Anteaters. After a...
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An overview of the Santa Barbara art scene through 1st Thursday Art Walks
On chilly Thursday evenings during the winter, Santa Barbara’s art world opened up and welcomed visitors to explore its galleries, studios and performance venues amidst light snacking and wine.
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Negar Farajiani weaves “Red Web[s]” in the Red Barn
On March 11, Iranian-born artist Negar Farajiani opened her solo exhibit at the Red Barn Project Space: “Red Web,” located in UC Santa Barbara’s Old Gym.
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“Shoot for the Moon:” Sierra Ferrell performs at Campbell Hall
Known for her blend of country, folk, tango and gypsy music, to name a few, Ferrell has become a breakthrough star for her unique combination of genres and her angelic voice.
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Methane-measuring satellite takes off from Santa Barbara
On March 4, SpaceX launched the Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base one hour away from UC Santa Barbara. On board the rocket was Vandenberg Space Force Base, a satellite capable of mappin...
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Going Deeper: A look into scientific diving at UCSB
Humans have little understanding of what happens beneath the surface of the ocean. Community members at UCSB are exploring the depths of it with scientific diving.
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Unveiling the climate crisis in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara has warmed by 2.3 degrees Celsius since 1895.. Efforts to reduce emissions saw an increase by 14% despite the City Council's goal of carbon neutrality by 2035.
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Groundbreaking Gauchos: UCSB student becomes first frat guy nationwide to discover clitoris
History was made in Isla Vista last Saturday, when a member of Sigla Tau Delta’s UCSB chapter found the clitoris. Aidan Thibodeau, a second-year economics major from San Diego County, discovered it ...
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Your mustache can’t hide everything
Since the turn of the 21st century, angry bitch feminists have been trying to hold men accountable for their crimes. “You’re being misogynistic!” “You’ve never made me finish!” “#MeToo!...
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Targeted? Other people bought the same swimsuit as me
Deltopia has come and gone, and now that the hangovers have fully subsided, many Gauchos have found themselves mourning their individuality. Frequent unintentional twinning has taken a toll on student...
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In Photos | Gregory Alan Isakov at The Arlington Theatre
Indie-rock and folk artist Gregory Alan Isakov performed at Santa Barbara’s Arlington Theater on March 8, 2024 while on tour for his newest album, “Appaloosa Bones.” The show was opened by...
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In Photos | I.V. Sunset Walk
Every night, UC Santa Barbara students and Isla Vista residents can be seen walking down Del Playa Drive to the bluffs at Devereux Beach. They participate in what I.V. residents coin as the “sunset ...
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International Education Week: Exploring the Asian Landscape
Students gathered at the MultiCultural Center to learn about Asian cuisine from student leaders Stephanie Luong and Leanne Ly on Nov. 13. The two who showed attendees how to prepare both a vegetarian ...
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Colorful and carefree: a recipe for chuski and a smile
Chuski (or gola, depending on what part of India you’re from), is something akin to shaved ice. It reminds me of the summers of my youth, one hand in my nana’s, the other sticky with sweet syrup a...
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Free tacos from local vendors attract hundreds at Deltopia
Hundreds of hungry students descended upon the tents serving tacos at the Isla Vista Spring Festival, and one could practically feel the hunger radiating from these jaded party-goers. Four brave local...
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Protein-packed snacks
With the plethora of snack options available, how do you ensure you're getting enough protein without sacrificing taste or convenience?
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