Stella Mullin

May 28, 2026

Letter from the Artsweek Editor: Write about the arts!

By Stella Mullin

Stella says goodbye to Artsweek.

May 14, 2026

Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner talks memoir and 2026 UCSB Reads selection ‘Crying in H Mart’

By Lauren Chiou, Stella Mullin

The author and musician spoke at Campbell Hall about her book “Crying in H Mart: A Memoir,” which was selected as the official 2026’s UCSB Reads book.

February 18, 2026

SBIFF 2026: Arlington Artist of the Year Kate Hudson joined by Gwyneth Paltrow

By Stella Mullin

Kate Hudson was honored for her Academy Award-nominated performance in "Song Sung Blue," along with her prolific career.

February 12, 2026

Breaking up is hard to do … especially on Valentine’s Day

By Stella Mullin

Stella Mullin used to believe Tom was right in “500 Days of Summer.” Now she agrees with Summer.

February 9, 2026

SBIFF 2026: Comedian before all else, Adam Sandler honored with Maltin Modern Master Award

By Stella Mullin

Comedian before anything else, actor Adam Sandler was awarded with the Maltin Modern Master Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

January 22, 2026

Looking East looks forward

By Stella Mullin

The local Goleta band is set to release its debut album, "Break of the Day," on Jan. 23.

January 15, 2026

Geese: What’s all this honking about?

By Stella Mullin, Jack Dindia

Geese returns to this melting pot of genres — post punk and art rock — with youthful chaos, earning them the title of “Gen Z’s first great American rock band.”

January 14, 2026

Monique Limón sworn in as Senate president pro tempore, Kamala Harris makes appearance

By Lauren Chiou, Stella Mullin

California State Senate President Pro Tempore Monique Limón was honored at a district swearing-in ceremony at Santa Barbara Junior High School on Jan. 9.

November 20, 2025

One day you’ll be “Uncool”: Cameron Crowe’s new memoir

By Stella Mullin

Cameron Crowe’s “The Uncool” hit shelves on Oct. 28, a star-studded memoir about Crowe's early journalistic career and the real story behind "Almost Famous."

November 6, 2025

Letter from the Artsweek Editor: Stop defunding the arts

By Stella Mullin

Although the NEA is the largest funder of the arts in the United States, it is also one of the smallest federal agencies. President Trump is attempting to defund it.

October 23, 2025

KCSB’s Ted Coe celebrates 25 years with the station

By Stella Mullin

After a quarter century, Ted Coe reflects back on his time with UCSB's radio station, KCSB.

October 2, 2025

Queentide and Babe Rainbow Say ‘Stay Cool’

By Stella Mullin, Bridget Keon

With waves and smiles from the bands, it felt like we just made new friends. But maybe that’s just the magic and chemistry of a place like Isla Vista and the people it produces.

May 15, 2025

Long live the mountain show

By Stella Mullin

“Those are my favorite memories of going to UCSB, the mountain shows. They’re so special,” Isla Vista musician Jack Corliss said.

May 1, 2025

UCSB DKA presents: ‘Reel Talk’

By Stella Mullin

Created by members of UC Santa Barbara's film fraternity Delta Kappa Alpha, "Reel Talk" is a student-produced talk-show parody.

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...