Zach Miller

July 3, 2026

Isla Vista wrapped: What Spotify playlists reveal about I.V.’s music culture

By Lance Sanchez, Zach Miller, Tatrina Arutyunova

An analysis of 193 public Spotify playlists mentioning either “Isla Vista” or “UCSB” in the title found more than 8,700 unique songs spanning over 3,300 artists and 1,693 genres.

May 20, 2026

Senate increases library resources, Pardall Center considers new operating hours

By Wynne Bendell, Zach Miller

Senate passed funding to buy new library whiteboards and finalized the rollover funding for the next academic year at its May 13 meeting.

May 13, 2026

Senate considers restructuring of Judicial Council, hears from Legal Resource Center

By Wynne Bendell, Zach Miller

Senate considered a bill that would restructure the Judicial Council by adding a subcommittee and heard from the Legal Resource Center.

May 7, 2026

SBMTD explains proposed bus cuts, IVCSD updates parking program

By Elijah Obando, Zach Miller

A SBMTA representative discussed proposed bus line service changes due to a 30% loss of annual federal operating assistance at the April 28. IVCSD meeting.

May 6, 2026

Senate finalizes 2026-27 A.S. budget, staff allocated $3.8 million

By Wynne Bendell, Zach Miller

The A.S. Senate finalized its budget for the 2026-27 academic year, with $3.8 million designated for staff at its April 29 meeting.

April 22, 2026

Senate hears proposal for campus-wide security cameras

By Wynne Bendell, Zach Miller

The 76th Associated Students Senate considered a proposal to install security cameras across campus at its April 15 meeting.

April 15, 2026

Senate hears concerns over proposed systemwide shift to online language courses

By Wynne Bendell, Zach Miller

Senate heard concerns from students and faculty in the Department of French and Italian about the UC-wide effort to shift language courses to an online program.

March 4, 2026

IVCSD hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony for new sign

By Zach Miller

The Isla Vista Community Services District hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly installed “Welcome to Isla Vista” sign on Feb. 25. The sign, located at the intersection of El Colegio Road and Los Carneros R...