Term in Review: Chancellor Yang

August 28, 2025 by and

Chancellor Henry T. Yang increased UC Santa Barbara’s research capabilities and selectivity throughout his term.
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A look into the history behind UCSB’s new chancellor, Dennis Assanis

August 28, 2025 by and

Before being named as the sixth chancellor of UC Santa Barbara, Dennis Assanis served as the president of the University of Delaware for nine years.
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

August 27, 2025 by

As the academic year approaches, these events are scheduled around the freshman move-in days, Sept. 18 to 21, to provide students ways to get involved with on-campus or community events.
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Students react: I.V. property owners sue county for rental inspection program

August 26, 2025 by

Isla Vista property owners filed a lawsuit against Santa Barbara County arguing that the Isla Vista Rental Inspection Program is a violation of tenants’ rights.
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Immigration town hall leaves community members looking for answers

July 24, 2025 by

The City of Santa Barbara held an emergency town hall to discuss the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Santa Barbara County on July 15.
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UC president bans student governments from boycotting Israel

July 8, 2025 by

Outgoing University of California President Michael V. Drake announced in a letter to chancellors that student governments are banned from boycotting companies.
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Rental inspection town hall addresses liability, fee concerns from I.V. residents

June 25, 2025 by

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors hosted the Isla Vista Rental Inspection Town Hall to address the inspection of rental properties. 
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Group sets scooter on fire near residence hall

June 3, 2025 by

On June 2, the UC Santa Barbara Police Department responded to a report of arson where a group of people was seen lighting a scooter on fire.
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

May 28, 2025 by

ONDAS Student Center hosts ‘Graduate School Guidance for First-Gen Students,’ OISS hosts ‘English Conversation Club, Class Meeting with Lisa.’
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A.S. Executive and Senate swear in 76th cohort, contention ensues

May 28, 2025 by and

The 76th cohort of Associated Students executives and senators were sworn into office. Tensions began arising for the 75th Senates final reports.
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IVCSD debriefs community task force meeting

May 23, 2025 by

IVCSD debriefed the Isla Vista Safe meeting held on May 7 to find areas of improvement and ways to collaborate between local law enforcement.
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Term in Review: A.S. EVPLA Owen Meyers

May 22, 2025 by

EVPLA Owen Meyers completed his term for the 2024-2025 academic year, which focused on public interest and expanding UCIV and the Pardall Center.
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Senate meeting cancelled due to insufficient quorum

May 21, 2025 by

The Associated Students 75th Senate did not hold an official meeting on May 14, due to only 12 out of 24 senators being present at the meeting. 
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Judicial Council rejects appeal on disqualification of A.S. presidential candidate

May 21, 2025 by and

Former Associated Students presidential candidate and Senator Daniyal “Dan” Siddiqui’s request to have his counts appealed was denied by the Judicial Council on May 15.
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A.S. election concludes with lowest voter turnout in a decade following three weeks of delay

May 21, 2025 by , , and

Following three weeks of delay to election results, the 2025 Associated Students Spring General Election concluded with a 20.42% voter turnout.
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