Isla Vista

January 28, 2022

Black Women’s Health Collaborative Launches Community Gardening Project

By Nisha Malley

Around 20 students congregated to establish plants in two raised beds provided by the church and that is solely dedicated to Black community members in Isla Vista.

January 27, 2022

Students Required to Get Boosted, Tested Prior to Returning to In-person Instruction

By Nisha Malley

Completion of boosting and testing requirements will update students’ Clearance Badge.

January 26, 2022

IVCSD Approves Letter of Support for Sidewalk Grant Application

By Asumi Shuda

The project would connect the sidewalk of the east side of Camino Corto to Del Playa Drive.

January 26, 2022

UCSB’s College Republicans and Turning Point Chapter Organize Demonstration Against Online Learning

By Mark Alfred

The group of students — consisting of around six people — carried signs with slogans such as “Honk! For In-Person” and “You Eat Ass but are scared of In-Person Class.”

January 26, 2022

Vista Point: Weekly Going-Ons in Isla Vista

By Atmika Iyer, Holly Rusch

Events happening in and around Isla Vista for community members to engage in.

January 19, 2022

Food Co-Op Takes Community Back in Time for History Coffee Hour

By Melea Maglalang

The book signing took place at the co-op’s outdoor patio, with contributors to the second edition speaking at the event.

January 13, 2022

Isla Vista Food Co-Op Celebrates 50 Years, Reflects on the Pandemic

By Nisha Malley

The co-op lists its visionary goals – environmental stewardship, economic resilience, community advocacy and healthy food for all – that it aims to balance with the demands of running a viable business.

January 12, 2022

I.V. Recreation and Park District Awarded $4.2 Million Grant for Park Restoration

By Holly Rusch

The district hopes to plan the design and construction in 2022 and break ground on the project by spring 2023.

January 12, 2022

Deceased Individual Found at Campus Point

By Atmika Iyer

The identity of the deceased individual has not been released yet, though next of kin have been notified.

January 12, 2022

Vista Point: Weekly Going-Ons in Isla Vista

By Atmika Iyer, Holly Rusch

Events happening in and around Isla Vista for community members to engage in.

January 2, 2022

UCSB Students, Faculty, Community Demand Action at Climate Rally

By Yiu-On Li

The organizers timed the event to coincide with the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland.

December 6, 2021

Nexus Explained: Long Range Development Plan, Ocean Road Housing and Munger Hall Housing

By Atmika Iyer, Holly Rusch

The following article is an explanation of the Long Range Development Plan, the Ocean Road faculty and staff housing project and the Munger Hall student housing project.

December 3, 2021

Uncertainty and Stress Is the Norm for Hundreds of Students Living in Hotels

By Mark Alfred, Yiu-On Li, Kyra Schimpf, Melea Maglalang

280 students are currently residing in hotels as a result of the ongoing housing shortage.

December 2, 2021

UCSB Alumnus, IVCSD General Manager Runs for State Assembly in 2022

By Atmika Iyer

The UC Santa Barbara 2014 alumnus is centering his campaign around education, housing, childcare and climate change. Presently, he's the first to announce his candidacy.

December 2, 2021

IVCSD Presents Alternative Deltopia for the First Time

By Asumi Shuda

Now, with spring quarter fast approaching, IVCSD reconvened its Spring Festival Ad Hoc Committee this year to plan for this alternative event in 2022.