News

April 29, 2026

New ‘Barter 4 Better’ event in I.V. inspires circular economy

By Mavis Holley, Yogita Sharma, Ramona Jacobson

Students and community members gathered at Trigo-Pasado Park to share items and knowledge as part of the first-ever "Barter 4 Better" trading event on April 19.

April 24, 2026

Juggling Club hosts 50th Annual Juggling Festival

By Elijah Obando, Yogita Sharma

The Juggling Club hosted its annual Juggling Festival at Little Acorn Park from April 17 to 19, marking the 50th time it's been held.

April 24, 2026

IVCSD ramps up parking compliance program

By Levi Kauffman, Elijah Obando

Since February, two new Isla Vista Community Services District parking compliance ambassadors have begun patrolling local streets.

April 24, 2026

A.S. Bike Shop initiative aims to use tires as sustainable energy

By Gabriel Welch, Dalia Puchalt

More than 10,000 people bike to the University on a daily basis. Recently, students created the Tire Recovery Education and Diversion program (T.R.E.A.D.) as a solution.

April 24, 2026

Students find their missed connections with automated website

By Iris Guo

IV Missed Connections was developed with the intention of helping students find their missed connections.

April 23, 2026

I.V. Surfrider hosts first annual Environmental Short Film Festival

By Noura Elkhatib

The Isla Vista chapter of Surfrider’s Rise Against Plastics committee hosted its first annual environmental short film festival on April 14.

April 23, 2026

A week in UC student news

By Michelle Cisneros

AFSCME announces an open-ended strike, a UC Davis student dies following a bike collision and historical Native American remains are found near UCB.

April 23, 2026

Science Communication Club aims to combat climate anxiety

By Lola Hadley

Members of the Science Communication Club at UC Santa Barbara gathered at the Career Center to discuss climate anxiety and courses of action on April 14.

April 23, 2026

Sable continues legal battle against local entities

By Michelle Cisneros

A county judge upheld an injunction against the pipeline restart, with Sable subsequently announcing a separate lawsuit against Santa Barbara County.

April 22, 2026

Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

By Jack Dindia

RCSGD hosts "QT API-SSWANA Community Building," HC hosts screening of "Wuthering Heights" and MCC hosts "Building Accountable Communities."

April 22, 2026

IVCSD debriefs Soltopia, previews I.V. Safe meeting

By Levi Kauffman, Lucy Wellons

The IVCSD debriefed the Soltopia music festival and discussed plans for their upcoming Isla Vista Safe meeting at its April 14 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 22, 2026

Students react: Save Student Services

By Samuel Liu

As part of the 2026 Associated Students spring election, UC Santa Barbara students are voting on the Save Student Services fee initiative.

April 22, 2026

BWHC alleges discriminatory budget proposal, absent A.S. advisor

By Wynne Bendell

The A.S. Finance Committee gave its budget recommendation to every BCU for the 2026-27 academic year, to which the BWHC saw a 63% decrease in its annual budget.