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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. 

December 1, 2021

Man Commits Murder-Suicide at Calle Real Best Western, a Hotel Housing UCSB Students

By Atmika Iyer

The university is aware of the shooting and has reached out to the students living at the hotel to understand how they were impacted by the shooting.

December 1, 2021

Vista Point: Weekly Goings-On in Isla Vista

By Holly Rusch, Atmika Iyer

This week’s Vista Point includes events happening throughout December because this will be the last print edition of Fall Quarter 2021. 

November 28, 2021

RCSGD Vigil for Trans Day of Remembrance Mourns Deaths From Transphobic Violence

By Nisha Malley

The event marked the university’s first on-campus event dedicated to Trans Day of Remembrance. 

November 26, 2021

IVCSD Holds Transportation Town Hall to Improve Mobility in I.V.

By Kyra Schimpf, Daelyn Einhorn

In approximately a year, the board plans to complete its proposal for improving transportation in Isla Vista and present it to the community for input.

November 24, 2021

Former UC Associate Vice Chancellors, Campus Architects Send Letter Against Munger Hall to UC Regents and President Drake

By Atmika Iyer

The undersigned also said that Munger Hall would be ​the most expensive residential project in UC history. 

November 24, 2021

Student Researcher Union Authorizes Strike Due to Lack of Recognition From the UC

By Holly Rusch

The strike vote “does not necessarily mean we will go on strike, just that a strike can be called if circumstances justify,” the Student Researches United-UAW website read.

November 23, 2021

UCPD Issues Timely Warning for Incidents of Stalking on Campus Property, Arrests Suspect

By Sindhu Ananthavel

UCPD is currently investigating the crimes in conjunction with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office. 

November 23, 2021

Ortega Is Dead, Long Live Ortega: Dining Commons Reborn as Takeout Hub, Catering Service and Storage Closet

By Yiu-On Li

The shift to takeout will be permanent until further notice

November 23, 2021

UCSB Sorority Chapters Receive Social Probation for Hazing; Fraternities Still Being Investigated

By Atmika Iyer, Holly Rusch

Now, three of the four sororities have accepted responsibility for the charges against them and will remain on social probation for the remainder of fall quarter.

November 22, 2021

UCSB Receives Fulbright, Gilman Honors for Diversity and Inclusion Efforts in Study Abroad

By Yiu-On Li

UCSB ranked four out of 20 in the nation, with 401 total grant recipients throughout the lifetime of the Gilman Program. 

November 21, 2021

Vista Point: Weekly Goings-on in Isla Vista

By Atmika Iyer, Holly Rusch, Sunidhi Sridhar, Chace Duma

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

November 21, 2021

Strike Averted as UC Lecturers Reach Historic Deal, Securing Job Security and Better Pay

By Mark Alfred

The new contract, announced early on Wednesday, includes significant improvements to job security, salaries, paid family leave policy and better workload standards, according to the union.

November 21, 2021

UCSB Faces Community Backlash for Munger Hall Design

By Atmika Iyer

Billionaire Charles Munger and the university received criticism from local architects and UCSB students and faculty due to both a lack of consultation for the design and the design of Munger Hall. 

November 21, 2021

SASA Town Hall Discusses Timely Warning System, Frustration With Administration

By Holly Rusch

SASA requested that for future timely warnings — along with including trigger warnings in the headline and email body as well as fewer details of the assault — clearer locations be provided.

November 19, 2021

Indus and Dhadkan Co-Host Dandiya Diwali Celebration on Campus

By Shruthi Vasudevan

The evening began with the traditional puja — a worship ritual conducted with prayers to Hindu deities. The puja was followed by dinner, catered from local Indian restaurant Masala Spice.