Melea Maglalang

May 27, 2023

Disability honor society initiated at UCSB

By Melea Maglalang

The UCSB chapter is being funded through the Disabled Students Program (DSP) R.I.S.E. grant.

May 26, 2023

UCSB community brings awareness about missing UCSB alum

By Melea Maglalang

Two months into the search with no leads found, efforts to spread awareness continue throughout the UCSB campus and Isla Vista community.

May 26, 2023

UC Santa Barbara DSP director set to retire after 33 years

By Melea Maglalang

Throughout his time at UCSB, Gary White has worked at the Women’s Center and Counseling and Career Services — a campus department operating prior to the formation of Counseling & Psychological Services.

May 4, 2023

RCSGD celebrates 4th annual Trans Week of Visibility

By Melea Maglalang, Amirah Johnson

The week-long programming of events served as an extension of International Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31.

March 21, 2023

2 UCSB Students Accepted into Aquarium of the Pacific’s 2023 African American Scholar Program

By Melea Maglalang

This year, the program welcomed 10 students from eight campuses across California, including undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students.

February 26, 2023

Children’s Park Renovation Project enters community design stages

By Melea Maglalang

The next community design workshop for the renovation project is scheduled to take place on March 20 at the St. George Youth Center in I.V. 

February 5, 2023

I.V. Safe coalition starts new chapter under helm of IVCSD

By Nisha Malley, Melea Maglalang

With the recent change in leadership, IVCSD discussed the future of the group at its Jan. 24 board meeting

November 11, 2022

Student leaders advocate for greater physical accessibility of UCSB campus

By Asumi Shuda, Melea Maglalang

The lack of accessibility requirements has resulted in insufficiencies in several campus buildings, presenting barriers to students with physical disabilities.

November 10, 2022

Gaucho Grocery Shuttle set to launch in Isla Vista

By Melea Maglalang

The main objective of the project is to combat food insecurity by hosting a direct route to local grocery stores, thus providing a more convenient mode of transportation with a reliable schedule.

October 29, 2022

UC Santa Barbara’s MultiCultural Center welcomes new director

By Melea Maglalang

Primitivo succeeds two interim directors since previous director Zaveeni Khan-Marcus’ retirement in 2020.

September 26, 2022

UC Santa Barbara researcher introduces “Scholars for Ukraine”

By Melea Maglalang

Through fundraising efforts, Scholars for Ukraine helps provide resources for these groups to distribute food and medical supplies, mobilize doctors and provide assistance to refugees. 

May 24, 2022

UCSB and Isla Vista Honor Victims of the 2014 Isla Vista Tragedy

By Holly Rusch, Melea Maglalang

UC Santa Barbara’s Associated Students and Student Affairs, along with the I.V. Recreation & Parks District, held a day of remembrance at I.V.’s Love and Remembrance Garden. 

May 23, 2022

RCSGD, MENASA and MCC Host First QT API-SSWANA Cultural Potluck

By Melea Maglalang

One MENASA peer mentor said sharing food with one another is one of the most mindful ways groups can cultivate a cross-cultural exchange and foster community.

May 23, 2022

IVRPD and Pacific Coast Land Design Discuss Plans To Renovate Greek Park

By Melea Maglalang

Community members identified Greek Park as the second-most priority for renovations — following Pardall Gardens — in a survey conducted by the Isla Vista Recreation and & Park District in early 2021.

May 20, 2022

UCSB’s Nikkei Student Union Hosts Its Second Annual Culture Night

By Melea Maglalang

The Nikkei Student Union (NSU) held Culture Night to spotlight Japanese-American heritage and culture through the various performances.

May 18, 2022

Isla Vista Recreation and Park District Reflects on Projects, Celebrates its Many Parks

By Melea Maglalang

In addition to park improvement projects, IVRPD also worked to organize more recreational events to build a sense of community as students returned for the in-person school year.