UCSB Gamelan Ensemble brings Indonesian music to campus

May 29, 2026 by

The UC Santa Barbara Gamelan Ensemble presented a concert showcasing ancient gamelan styles of music from Cirebon, West Java at Karl Geiringer Hall on May 23. 
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Gaucho Gaming Convention brings popular voice actors to UCSB

May 28, 2026 by

Gaucho Gaming hosted their convention featuring voice actors from popular video games such as Genshin Impact, Marvel Rivals, Resident Evil and Silent Hill.
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SBSHC provides alternative affordable housing to students

May 22, 2026 by

With the average rent of a one-bedroom apartment in Isla Vista exceeding $2,000, some look to alternatives in the form of a housing cooperative. 
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IVCSD hears from CALPIRG, parking compliance and annual reports

May 21, 2026 by

The IVCSD heard from CALPIRG members and presented their public works and sustainability annual report during their board meeting on May 12. 
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CALPIRG’s continued passion for a changed world

May 21, 2026 by

CALPIRG is a grassroots activist organization that advocates against issues relating to the environment, democracy, hunger and public health.
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Dominic Fike announced to headline Extravaganza 2026

May 11, 2026 by

The lineup will feature Dominic Fike as the headliner, along with artists JT, Earl Sweatshirt and Jane Remover.
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SBMTD explains proposed bus cuts, IVCSD updates parking program

May 7, 2026 by and

A SBMTA representative discussed proposed bus line service changes due to a 30% loss of annual federal operating assistance at the April 28. IVCSD meeting.
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Roger’s Tacos rents food truck, resumes service in I.V.

May 1, 2026 by and

After being prohibited from holding public fundraisers earlier this year, Roger’s Tacos is continuing service in Isla Vista through a newly rented food truck. 
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A.S. brings local bands to campus

April 29, 2026 by

The IVP office held I.V. Underground, a community-focused event that brought local bands to the University Center lawn on April 23.
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Juggling Club hosts 50th Annual Juggling Festival

April 24, 2026 by and

The Juggling Club hosted its annual Juggling Festival at Little Acorn Park from April 17 to 19, marking the 50th time it's been held.
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IVCSD ramps up parking compliance program

April 24, 2026 by and

Since February, two new Isla Vista Community Services District parking compliance ambassadors have begun patrolling local streets.
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Queer culture on campus: a week of Pride

April 16, 2026 by and

A.S. TQC held their annual Pride Week, themed “Pride is in Bloom,” from April 5-11 with the goal of celebrating queer culture at UCSB.
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Magic Lantern Films brings free movies to students

March 6, 2026 by , and

Magic Lantern Films screens a wide variety of acclaimed films to students for free. The organization has shown an array of films ranging in popularity over the past 50 years to moviegoers in IV. 
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A.S. hosts second quarterly State of the Association 

March 5, 2026 by

A.S. hosted its quarterly State of the Association event for various entities to discuss their projects, accomplishments and budget uses for winter quarter.
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Students build garden beds for local senior home

February 27, 2026 by

Associated Student’s Community Affairs Board collaborated with the Edible Campus Program to host “Seniors & Soil” on Feb. 21.
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