American Indian and Indigenous Collective creates community spaces and resources

October 31, 2025 by

At the American Indian and Indigenous Student Association Center, Indigenous or native-identifying students can find a community space and access resources.
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IVCSD implements I.V. parking compliance program

October 30, 2025 by and

As part of an effort to address parking issues, Isla Vista Community Services District aims to implement a new parking compliance program in November.
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Black Quare revives community space for Black LGBTQIA+ students

October 24, 2025 by

Black Quare, a student organization for Black students who identify with the LGBTQIA+ community, held its first meeting after being inactive for several years.
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Second ‘No Kings’ protest draws thousands in opposition to Trump administration

October 23, 2025 by and

Around 13,000 locals gathered downtown on Oct. 18 for the second “No Kings” protest, organized by local activist organization Indivisible Santa Barbara. 
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Federal funding cuts to CalFresh to impact UCSB Basic Needs in 2026

October 23, 2025 by

UCSB's CalFresh outreach program, which helps students apply for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, is facing a $178,219 budget cut for 2026.
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Mesa Pizza brings zen vibes and fresh ingredients to I.V.

October 17, 2025 by

Located at 6576 Trigo Road, Mesa Pizza opened its doors on Saturday, Oct. 4, bringing a distinctive take on the neighborhood pizza parlor to Isla Vista
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Sable announces alternative plan to resume oil production

October 9, 2025 by

Sable Offshore announced its plans to secure federal permits for an Offshore Storage and Treating Vessel facility that would allow it to resume oil production.
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SJP holds vigil, honors lives lost in Gaza

October 8, 2025 by

UC Santa Barbara Students for Justice in Palestine held a vigil on Oct. 7 to honor and remember the lives of Palestinians killed in Gaza.
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Resource guide for sexual violence survivors

October 3, 2025 by

The Daily Nexus compiled a guide of local and university resources available to students and community members who are survivors of sexual violence. 
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A.S. S.A.G. Summer update

October 2, 2025 by

The Associated Students Student Advocate General Sydney Bivins plans to implement protections for undocumented students and improve access to student resources.
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IVCSD addresses I.C.E. actions, expresses support for immigrant communities

August 29, 2025 by

The Isla Vista Community Services District passed a resolution that expresses its support for immigrant communities at its Aug. 12 meeting.
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Nexus Explained: Evolution of UCSB protest culture

August 29, 2025 by , , and

At UC Santa Barbara, student activism has long held a prominent place in campus life and the surrounding Isla Vista community.
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Newly appointed University Librarian to expand study spaces and open access resources

August 1, 2025 by

Todd Grappone was appointed UCSB's University Librarian by former Chancellor Henry T. Yang and officially assumed the role on July 1.
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I.V. Food Co-op increases 2025 fundraising goal by 76%

July 23, 2025 by

The I.V. Food Co-op raised its 2025 fundraising goal to $880,000, a 76% increase from its previous goal of $500,000.
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UCSB student falls from bluff, sustains severe injuries

July 11, 2025 by

Luke Ogburn, a second-year UC Santa Barbara student, was critically injured on June 13 after falling from the bluff along Del Playa Drive in I.V.
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