News

October 7, 2021

UCPD Issues Two Timely Warnings Back-to-Back

By Atmika Iyer

Neither one of the survivors currently wishes to press charges, however, UCPD will keep the investigations open in the case that a survivor decides to press charges. 

October 3, 2021

Students and County Residents March Against ExxonMobil’s New Oil Trucking Plan

By Atmika Iyer

The protestors marched through downtown Santa Barbara chanting, “No more Exxon, no more oil. Keep the carbon in the soil.”

October 2, 2021

National Hispanic Heritage Month: A Celebration With La Santa Cecilia

By Pia Ramos

The band is composed of Miguel “Oso” Ramirez on percussion, Jose “Pepe” Carlos on the guitar and accordion, Alex Bendaña on bass guitar and vocalist “La Marisoul.”

October 1, 2021

Fall Course Crisis Adds Stress to Students as They Return to In-Person Instruction

By Holly Rusch

In light of UCSB’s continuing course shortage, Stopple said the university is attempting to provide resources and advising for class registration to an unprecedented number of students on campus. 

October 1, 2021

UCSB Ranked Among Top Schools in the Nation

By Molly Wright

UCSB's No. 5 ranking in U.S. News and World Report's 2022 ranking is one place higher than its No. 6 2021 ranking.

September 30, 2021

IVCSD Plans Pop-Up Events in Downtown I.V. for Halloween 2021

By Atmika Iyer

This year, IVCSD is hoping to put on pop-up events in downtown I.V. near businesses like the Isla Vista Food Cooperative — away from residential areas — for community members to enjoy. 

September 30, 2021

SBCC Student Faces Four Felony Charges of Sexual Assault

By Sindhu Ananthavel

The student, Peyton Mcdonald, is scheduled to appear in court for a preliminary hearing on Oct. 25. 

September 30, 2021

Students, Faculty, Community Members Organize Protest Over Housing Crisis

By Holly Rusch

Student group UCSB 4 COLA protested UCSB’s housing crisis on Sept. 27, organizing over 40 students, faculty and local community members.

September 29, 2021

Next Hearing Date for UCSB Student Charged with Sexual Assault Is Set

By Asumi Shuda

Arian Eteghaei is facing seven felony charges, one misdemeanor charge and two enhancements.

September 29, 2021

Isla Vista 2014 Tragedy Influences Carbajal’s Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2021

By Atmika Iyer

U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal and Senator Dianne Feinstein introduced the Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2021 — legislation offering federal funding to states that adopt red flag laws. 

September 27, 2021

UCSB Organizations Coordinate Response to Housing Crisis

By Regan Wheatley, Pia Ramos

UCSB 4 COLA has pivoted its focus to organizing a response to the housing crisis with the teacher assistant union, Santa Barbara United Auto Workers 2865 and Organize Isla Vista.

September 27, 2021

IVCSD Resources for I.V. Residents and Students During 2021-22 School Year

By Atmika Iyer

The Isla Vista Community Services District provides community members with several resources in order to achieve their goal of improving the quality of life and infrastructure.

September 27, 2021

A.S. Resources For Students During 2021-22 School Year

By Holly Rusch

Together, these five branches of Associated Students (A.S.) student government provide services to assist UCSB students and the Isla Vista community. 

September 25, 2021

Housing Shortage and COVID-19 Impact Leaves International Students Feeling Neglected

By Asumi Shuda, Pia Ramos

Insufficient housing options caused some international students to consider taking a gap quarter, especially as the university hasn't announced any plans to provide a remote option in the fall.

September 25, 2021

California Governor Appoints New University of California Regent: Jose Hernández

By Daelyn Einhorn

As a UC Regent, Hernández wants to make education affordable and accessible since families who want to send their children to college often face large expenses. 

September 25, 2021

New Student-Regent Designate Marlenee Blas Pedral

By Sindhu Ananthavel

Blas Pedral did her undergraduate education at UCSB as a first-generation student and global studies major, where she co-founded an A.S. political party called the Democratic Process Party.