News

February 25, 2026

Senate creates mobile food pantry, textbook grant program

By Wynne Bendell, Maria Basinger

Senate adopted legislation creating a mobile food pantry and textbook grant support program, and discussed support for increased marine protections. 

February 25, 2026

I.V. waste management updated after 30 years

By Levi Kauffman, Lucy Wellons

The SBC Board of Supervisors unanimously passed the amendments to trash services in I.V. at their Feb. 24 meeting, which will go into effect in July.

February 25, 2026

Understanding the Flock camera near UCSB

By Michelle Cisneros

An automated license plate reader managed by Flock Safety has operated in front of UC Santa Barbara’s Santa Catalina Residence Hall for over a year.

February 25, 2026

College of Engineering to offer new AI major

By Wynne Bendell

College of Engineering will offer a new AI major to a selection of incoming CS students starting fall 2026.

February 20, 2026

I.V. Green aims to bring food security to the community

By Lola Hadley

The IV Green project, a seven-part gardening workshop series, was designed to combat food insecurity and to promote sustainability and community.

February 20, 2026

Mobility Transport Program seeks permanent student fee

By Michelle Cisneros, Wynne Bendell

The Mobility Transport Program is seeking a permanent student fee to fund the program.

February 20, 2026

Office of Ombuds provides confidential consultation in a range of difficult situations

By Iris Guo

The Office of the Ombuds provides confidential consultation services to all campus community members on issues related to the University.

February 20, 2026

A.S. launches ‘Rate My Landlord’ website

By Jack Dindia

Associated Students launched their Rate My Landlord website on Feb. 6, allowing users to anonymously leave reviews for landlords in Isla Vista.

February 19, 2026

A week in UC student news

By Michelle Cisneros

The DOJ drops appeal of court order blocking UCLA settlement, UC obtains more patents than any other university last year and missing UCB student is found dead.

February 19, 2026

Sexual Responsibility Fair combats sex stigma

By Lola Hadley

UCSB students and community groups gathered to provide testing for sexually transmitted diseases on Feb. 13 as well as resources and sexual education.

February 19, 2026

Campus organizations host Lunar New Year celebration

By Noura Elkhatib

Students gathered outside the SRB for a Lunar New Year celebration hosted by the EOP.

February 18, 2026

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

By Jack Dindia

LGBTQ Staff hosts "Queer Book Club," A.S. Media Center hosts "Photography 101" and UCSB Sustainability hosts panel on Goleta Water Safety

February 18, 2026

MSA supports Muslim community members during Ramadan

By Iris Guo

The UCSB MSA has planned meals and prayers to build community among Muslim students as they observe Ramadan.

February 18, 2026

IVCSD condemns I.C.E., gives updates on Deltopia alternative

By Levi Kauffman, Zach Miller

The Isla Vista Community Services District Board of Directors voted to support immigrant communities and condemn I.C.E. at their Feb. 10 meeting.

February 18, 2026

Senate hears from Indivisible I.V., allocates funding to I.V. cityhood initiative

By Iris Guo, Elijah Obando

Senate heard from the newly formed IV chapter Indivisible and allocated $10,000 to IVCSD for their initiative to make Isla Vista a city.

February 18, 2026

Students disrupt class, stage citizens arrest as form of ‘political theater’

By Jack Dindia

30 minutes into what seemed to be a normal lecture, four students entered the class yelling in protest of the presence of immigrants and LGBTQIA+ people.