Melanie Voskanian

May 2, 2018

Trading Post Brings Sustainable Fashion to Isla Vista

By Hannah Jackson, Melanie Voskanian

When Brooke Rothfield learned about the human rights abuses occurring in Bangladesh sweatshops, she felt compelled to help combat the effects of fast fashion. Joining forces with three other women, including fellow found...

November 30, 2017

July 2017 Whittier Fire May Have Effect on Lake Cachuma Water Quality

By Melanie Voskanian

The Whittier fire that burned through Santa Barbara County in July could have a lasting detrimental effect on the water quality in Lake Cachuma, a main water source for the county.

November 16, 2017

Student Who Led Sit-In Expresses Frustrations 6 Months Later, Faculty Discuss Improvements

By Simren Verma, Melanie Voskanian

Following a nine-hour student sit-in at Cheadle Hall against the university’s treatment of sexual violence in May, UCSB faculty met this Tuesday, Nov. 14, to revisit the status of the 12 demands made by nowUCsb.

November 2, 2017

I.V. Parks Dive Headfirst into Recycled Water

By Melanie Voskanian

The IVRPD approved a project last month that will create recycled-water irrigation in I.V. parks, increasing water sustainability after the region’s recent droughts.

October 26, 2017

Halloweekend Brings Parking Restrictions to I.V., UCSB

By Melanie Voskanian

Isla Vista, Goleta and UC Santa Barbara will implement parking restrictions this weekend in anticipation of an influx of visitors for Halloween.

October 12, 2017

Tattoo Parlor’s Precious Dogs Leave Their Prints on Isla Vista Community

By Maura Fox, Melanie Voskanian

Precious Slut Tattoo, a local piercing and tattoo parlor, has long grabbed the community’s attention with its risqué name. Now, students have five more reasons to flock to the shop.

May 25, 2017

The Science Behind Grief and Tragedy

By Melanie Voskanian

A psychological study done by Columbia University after the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting may shed light on the transition UCSB faces as the last class of primary sources graduates.

September 29, 2016

Keys N Krates Ring in School Year

By Melanie Voskanian

The energy was palpable Saturday night as students hurried to UCSB’s Welcome Back Concert, eager to dance up a sweat to the trap beats of EDM group Keys N Krates.