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July 31, 2023

Summer 2023 TV watchlist

By Lauren Chiou

Summer for me means excessive and non-stop television consumption. Here is every show I've watched so far, and why you should watch them too.

July 26, 2023

“Long Live” Taylor Swift, “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)” is a masterpiece

By Lauren Chiou

The original album explored an 18 to 20-year-old Swift's journey into adulthood. Now 33, she still manages to capture that youthful spunk and angst in “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)."

July 22, 2023

In Review: Stray Kids bends genre and celebrates success in third studio album “5-STAR”

By Diana Mateescu

Stray Kids have been consistently seeing success on an international level due to their unique sound and ability to cater to a niche, but simultaneously large audience.

June 26, 2023

“The Last Days of Judas Iscariot” explores the nuances of the typical biblical morality tale

By Diana Mateescu

The Performing Arts Theater was filled with laughter and tears during performances of “The Last Days of Judas Iscariot,” the final full-length play of UCSB's Theater and Dance 2022-2023 season.

June 17, 2023

Tracks of the Month: May 2023

By Artsweek Editor

Here are some of our Artsweek writers' favorite tracks from May!

June 7, 2023

WGA Strike: What is the film and television industry if not for writers?

By Avery Stanley

The Writers Guild of America (WGA), which consists of around 15,000-20,000 members, is in the midst of a union strike against the the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).

June 1, 2023

Editors’ choice: Best of I.V. bands

By Lauren Chiou, Stella Mullin

As an essential part of Isla Vista culture, there is truly nothing like the band scene. Here are the Artsweek Editors' picks for the Best I.V. Bands of the 2022-23 school year!

May 31, 2023

Extravaganza 2023: Galantis, Remi Wolf, Destroy Lonely bring extravagant success

By Lauren Chiou, Stella Mullin

A partly cloudy Santa Barbara Sunday and Associated Students Program Board brought a large crowd of students to UC Santa Barbara’s Harder Stadium on May 21 for the annual Gaucho-only Extravaganza event.

May 31, 2023

9 artists to listen to this AAPI Month

By Diana Mateescu

Here are 9 artists to listen to in honor of May being AAPI Heritage Month!

May 23, 2023

Indigo De Souza: a night of intimate introspection in the hub

By Lauren Chiou

Indie-rock singer songwriter Indigo De Souza performed a toned down, acoustic set at The Hub, in UC Santa Barbara’s University Center, on May 11.

May 22, 2023

Student’s reaction: UCSB A.S. Program Board announced Extravaganza lineup

By Kyra Schimpf

UC Santa Barbara’s Associated Students Program Board announced the lineup for this year’s Extravaganza, held this past Sunday on May 21.

May 16, 2023

Drag Queens Dazzled at TQC Drag Show

By Sally Shapiro

The show was stacked with fierce, talented and energetic drag queens and the energy was electric, with LGBTQIA+ flags waving in the air and audience members jumping up in excitement.

May 16, 2023

Acclaimed mother and daughter duo Diane Ladd and Laura Dern charm Campbell Hall

By Kyra Schimpf

Academy Award-nominated actresses and mother and daughter duo, Diane Ladd and Laura Dern, hosted a conversation to discuss their new book at UC Santa Barbara.

May 16, 2023

Student-direct one-act plays showcase the talent of UCSB’s directing students

By Diana Mateescu

There is a lot of respect to be had for the work these directors put into these plays, as they work to navigate the directing process and collaborate with so many different actors and crew members.

May 9, 2023

Janelle James gets candid in a night of comedy at UCSB’s Campbell Hall

By Amirah Johnson

Hosted by Associated Students Program Board, Janelle James delivered entertaining jokes and got candid about her experience rising to fame from multi-award-winning sitcom “Abbott Elementary.”