News

January 27, 2022

I.V.’s Houseless Shelter Receives $6.9 Million in State Funding

By Atmika Iyer

In total, Santa Barbara County was awarded two financial awards from the state, totaling $10 million to help fund housing for houseless residents living in the county.

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 27, 2022

UCSB Student’s Sexual Assault Trial Date is Moved to March 4

By Asumi Shuda, Atmika Iyer

The investigation into Eteghaei was jointly conducted by the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s office and the UCSB Police Department.

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 25, 2022

Abboud Ends Run for State Assembly, Announces Intention to Potentially Run for Second District Supervisor

By Atmika Iyer

Abboud said he is strongly considering running for second district supervisor once Hart’s current term ends.

January 23, 2022

Abolition Activist and Scholar Angela Davis Accepts Medal for Social Transformation

By Nisha Malley

The medal honors activists who have made notable accomplishments toward achieving racial equity.

January 20, 2022

Chancellors Get Pay Raise: Recap of UC Regents January 2022 Meeting

By Holly Rusch, Sindhu Ananthavel, Asumi Shuda, Nisha Malley

Here are the most important takeaways from the University of California Board of Regents’ first meeting of 2022.

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 17, 2022

UCSB Library Creates Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration for the Month of January

By Kyra Schimpf

The commemoration includes a wide variety of materials, some of which are available for students to check out.

January 16, 2022

Interdisciplinary Humanities Center Hosts Annual Event Series, Themed “Regeneration”

By Nisha Malley

The Public Event Series brings together academic and creative voices of national and international stature across humanities fields to address topics of broad social concern.

January 15, 2022

I.V.’s New District Supervisor Announces Bid for State Assembly

By Atmika Iyer

Hart, who began his tenure on the Board of Supervisors in 2019, said he is excited to bring his experience to the California State Assembly if elected.

January 15, 2022

National Weather Service Calls Off Tsunami Advisory for Santa Barbara County

By Atmika Iyer, Holly Rusch

A dispatcher at SBSO said that residents of Del Playa Drive — which is positioned directly above Isla Vista beach — had no reason for concern and would be unaffected by the potential surge.

January 15, 2022

International Students Facing Travel Restrictions Amid Remote Winter Quarter

By Sindhu Ananthavel, Asumi Shuda

From mandatory quarantining for international travel to rising prices in booking flights, home has now become an unattainable destination for many international students.