Elijah Obando

July 13, 2026

Coastal commission under investigation by Trump administration

By Elijah Obando

NOAA launched an official review of the CCC in an effort to bypass state legislation, following a request from Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick. 

July 8, 2026

Senate debate over proposed staff advisory position, former senators voice concerns

By Elijah Obando

Senate approved the addition of a new Associated Students staff advisory position, which will oversee marginalized student Boards, Committees and Units.

May 29, 2026

UCSB Gamelan Ensemble brings Indonesian music to campus

By Elijah Obando

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. 

May 28, 2026

Gaucho Gaming Convention brings popular voice actors to UCSB

By Elijah Obando

Gaucho Gaming hosted their convention featuring voice actors from popular video games such as Genshin Impact, Marvel Rivals, Resident Evil and Silent Hill.

May 22, 2026

SBSHC provides alternative affordable housing to students

By Elijah Obando

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. 

May 21, 2026

IVCSD hears from CALPIRG, parking compliance and annual reports

By Elijah Obando

The IVCSD heard from CALPIRG members and presented their public works and sustainability annual report during their board meeting on May 12. 

May 21, 2026

CALPIRG’s continued passion for a changed world

By Elijah Obando

CALPIRG is a grassroots activist organization that advocates against issues relating to the environment, democracy, hunger and public health.

May 11, 2026

Dominic Fike announced to headline Extravaganza 2026

By Elijah Obando

The lineup will feature Dominic Fike as the headliner, along with artists JT, Earl Sweatshirt and Jane Remover.

May 7, 2026

SBMTD explains proposed bus cuts, IVCSD updates parking program

By Elijah Obando, Zach Miller

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.

May 1, 2026

Roger’s Tacos rents food truck, resumes service in I.V.

By Elijah Obando, Sanjana Lingam

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. 

April 29, 2026

A.S. brings local bands to campus

By Elijah Obando

The IVP office held I.V. Underground, a community-focused event that brought local bands to the University Center lawn on April 23.

April 24, 2026

Juggling Club hosts 50th Annual Juggling Festival

By Elijah Obando, Yogita Sharma

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.

April 24, 2026

IVCSD ramps up parking compliance program

By Levi Kauffman, Elijah Obando

Since February, two new Isla Vista Community Services District parking compliance ambassadors have begun patrolling local streets.

April 16, 2026

Queer culture on campus: a week of Pride

By Elijah Obando, Isabella Le

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.

March 6, 2026

Magic Lantern Films brings free movies to students

By Elijah Obando, Lola Hadley, Gabriel Welch

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. 

March 5, 2026

A.S. hosts second quarterly State of the Association 

By Elijah Obando

A.S. hosted its quarterly State of the Association event for various entities to discuss their projects, accomplishments and budget uses for winter quarter.