Josh Rhodes

June 3, 2024

Community rallies for A.S. divestment resolution with market and march

By Michelle Cisneros, Josh Rhodes

The UC Divest Coalition, SJP and JVP hosted “The People’s Market for Gaza” and a “March for Divestment” in support of a divestment resolution on May 29.

May 24, 2024

Highlights of Regents’ May 2024 Meeting

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar, Michelle Cisneros, Josh Rhodes

At the May 14-16 UC Regents meeting, the Regents discussed San Benito Housing funding, student-athlete initiatives, peer mentorship programs, student degree programs tuition and more.

May 20, 2024

Student mother at UCSB proves you can do it all

By Josh Rhodes

Fourth-year Chicana/o studies major Nallely Leyva-Diaz is a single mother of three at UC Santa Barbara, balancing work and school while taking care of her children — Ava, Mateo and Adan.

May 16, 2024

Great grub, great taste: Maria’s Tacos has it all!

By Josh Rhodes

To the left of the Chase Bank and the now abandoned building that once housed the famous Study Hall bar on Pardall Road sits Maria’s Tacos: a quiet, underground restaurant in Isla Vista. Typically not busy because of i...

May 2, 2024

Student-run eatery Friday’s stakes compelling claim on I.V. sandwich scene

By Josh Rhodes

Unbeknownst to most Isla Vista residents, a new must-see food shop has opened up its doors and is taking the sandwich scene by storm.

May 1, 2024

UCSB Divest takes over SRB in solidarity with nationwide campus protests

By Michelle Cisneros, Josh Rhodes

Over 150 students attended the Student Resource Building (SRB) takeover throughout the day. No counter-protesters or law enforcement officers were present, and according to event organizers, SRB staff were notified of th...

April 19, 2024

Masculinities Project hosts growth group workshop on race and culture

By Josh Rhodes

UCSB C.A.R.E is hosting its ongoing Masculinities Project Growth Group Series. The sessions are an open space to unpack and reflect on masculinity.

April 18, 2024

Lao Wang’s nifty noodle bowl is sure to knock your socks off

By Josh Rhodes

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 just across the street ...

April 12, 2024

Chabad at UCSB’s annual Mega Shabbat breaks attendance record

By Josh Rhodes

April 12, 2024

SocialEats closes after five months of business

By Josh Rhodes

The eatery shut down due to financial difficulties that resulted in staff not being paid and neglect by ownership, according to staff.

March 18, 2024

UCSB Divest denounces university investment decisions in public teach-in

By Grace Medecki, Josh Rhodes

The UC Santa Barbara chapter of the UC Divest Coalition held a divestment teach-in at the UCSB Library steps on March 13. 

March 7, 2024

Loco for Zocalo: Isla Vista’s most underrated dining destination

By Josh Rhodes

It almost goes without saying in Isla Vista that Freebirds is perceived to be the uncontested king of Mexican food, I would like to bring to the forefront another Mexican eatery in I.V. that definitely makes a compelling...

February 22, 2024

Happy Vegantine’s! I.V. Community Center’s Vegan Holiday Food Fair 

By Josh Rhodes

What better way for myself and others to treat ourselves to our well-deserved self-love than to get some delicious food from Isla Vista’s Valentine's Day Vegan Food Fair.

February 1, 2024

I Açaí you! Oakberry serves up healthy, flavor-packed Brazilian delights for all

By Josh Rhodes

Tucked away at the edge of Isla Vista’s commercial avenue, Pardall Road, lies the town’s newest hidden gem. The hit chain, Oakberry, originates from Brazil and has stores across the globe. Their December opening offe...