Kendra Martinez

May 20, 2026

Extravaganza 2026: Dominic Fike excels as first rock headliner in 11 years alongside JT, Earl Sweatshirt and Jane Remover

By Lauren Chiou, Kendra Martinez

With a notably high turnout of 7,500 audience members and a popular, genre-spanning lineup, the May 17 concert brought a fresh take and renewed excitement to the campus festival.

February 12, 2026

SBIFF 2026: Teyana Taylor, Jacob Elordi and more honored with Virtuosos Award

By Lauren Chiou, Kendra Martinez

Virtuosos is the most star-packed event of the festival, honoring eight rising stars who have made waves in the year’s film circuit.

October 9, 2025

‘The Life of a Showgirl’ is the biggest let down of Taylor Swift’s career

By Kendra Martinez

So far, the album has fallen nothing short of mediocre for longtime Taylor Swift fans and only time will tell if that holds true.

August 28, 2025

Drawn to Nature: ART 117 bridges art and science to spotlight the plants around UCSB

By Kendra Martinez

Eric Beltz worked with his students to combat plant blindness and bring awareness to UCSB's lack of an arboretum.

May 22, 2025

Extravaganza 2025: Chris Lake brings the heat, Aminé saves the day

By Lauren Chiou, Kendra Martinez

Amidst sunny weather and a last-minute lineup change, students arrived in droves to watch headliner Chris Lake and performers Aminé, Ravyn Lenae and Zacari on the Harder Stadium stage.

May 17, 2025

Shabang 2025: two UCSB student bands featured on festival lineup

By Lauren Chiou, Kendra Martinez

Isla Vista bands Big Hungry and Cordoba performed at the two-day music festival, bringing a taste of the I.V. music scene to San Luis Obispo.

March 7, 2025

In Review: KOZY Coffee enters a new era with new syrups and flavors

By Kendra Martinez

One of Isla Vista’s staples found on the corner of Pardall, KOZY Coffee recently made the switch from Monin syrups to house made syrups, elevating the quality and taste of their drinks.

February 13, 2025

SBIFF 2025: Eight tributes honored with Virtuosos Award

By Stella Mullin, Kendra Martinez

This year’s Virtuosos were Ariana Grande for “Wicked,” Clarence Maclin for “Sing Sing,” Fernanda Torres for “I’m Still Here,” John Magaro for “September 5,” Mikey Madison for “Anora,” Monica Barba...

November 14, 2024

Editors’ spotlight: female and LGBTQ+ creators in media

By Stella Mullin, Lauren Chiou, Kendra Martinez

Artsweek’s all-female editor team recognizes and acknowledges our favorite female and LGBTQIA+ creators in media. 

October 10, 2024

Letters from the Artsweek Editors: Hispanic representation in the media

By Lauren Chiou, Kendra Martinez

Artsweek’s Latina editors delve into their experiences with Hispanic media representation in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

May 23, 2024

Steve Aoki, BLXST, Disco Lines and Briston Maroney headline successful 44th Extravaganza music festival

By Lauren Chiou, Kendra Martinez

On May 19, the Associated Students Program Board held the annual Extravaganza music festival at UC Santa Barbara’s Harder Stadium.

May 9, 2024

Amanda Gorman: Night of poetry at Arlington Theatre

By Kendra Martinez

UC Santa Barbara Arts & Lectures hosted renowned inaugural poet Amanda Gorman at Arlington Theatre to speak on her poetry and social activism. 

April 25, 2024

UCSB’s Raíces de mi Tierra hosts second annual Sabores de mi Tierra night market

By Kendra Martinez

UC Santa Barbara’s Raíces de mi Tierra held its second annual Sabores de mi Tierra night market at Little Acorn Park on April 20. 

April 9, 2024

A.S. Commission on Culture, Arts, and Joy Justice hosts “Sing a New Song” showings

By Kendra Martinez

Associated Students Commission on Culture, Arts, and Joy Justice held weekly “Sing a New Song” showings under Storke Tower every Friday for the entirety of winter quarter.

March 21, 2024

Spring into spring quarter with KOZY’s new spring drinks

By Kendra Martinez

After the success of its specialty winter menu, KOZY Coffee has recently transitioned into a new spring menu that is full of refreshing drinks perfect for the new season. The spring menu is quite diverse in drinks and of...

February 29, 2024

ASPB presents Battle of the Bands

By Kendra Martinez

UC Santa Barbara’s Associated Students Program Board hosted the annual Battle of the Bands in The Hub. This year’s bands were Dislocated, The Radar and Soul Tide.