News

Food Not Bombs Volunteers Gather at People’s Park To Support Houseless Residents

June 4, 2021 by and

Food not Bombs volunteers and some I.V. residents came to People’s Park to make signs dissenting IVRPD’s decision, provide and eat food and more.
read more

Creating a Space To Be Heard: Students Form New UCSB Asian Coalition

May 31, 2021 by

As the number of organizations wanting to participate increased, the UCSB Asian Coalition was established with the intention of advocating for healing and unity within these communities. 
read more

The 14th Dalai Lama Speaks About Hope at UCSB Arts & Lectures

May 31, 2021 by

The event marked the 20th anniversary of the Dalai Lama endowed chair in religious studies at the university.
read more

IVRPD To Clear People’s Park and Evict Remaining Houseless Residents

May 31, 2021 by and

People’s Park will be the fifth houseless encampment closed by IVRPD since last November. 
read more

Nine Greek Life Institutions Violated COVID-19 Public Health Orders in the Past Year

May 28, 2021 by

Alpha Tau Omega, Delta Tau Delta and Pi Beta Phi were repeat offenders. Alpha Tau Omega was the only offender to be sanctioned.
read more

A.S. Senate Fails To Pass Divestment for Seventh Time in Nine Years

May 27, 2021 by , and

Student speakers from anti-divestment groups like Students Supporting Israel, along with pro-divestment groups like SJP, urged their supporters and members to speak at the meeting. 
read more

Local Businesses in Isla Vista Speak on the Effects of COVID-19

May 26, 2021 by

Local restaurants have seen progression in their businesses between March 2020 — the beginning of the pandemic — to the present. 
read more

A.S. Senate To Discuss Divestment Resolution Tonight

May 26, 2021 by

Groups against divestment, such as Students Supporting Israel, and groups for divestment, like Students for Justice in Palestine, have urged members and supporters to speak at the Senate’s public fo...
read more

Few UCSB Campus Facilities Reopen in a Slow Return to Normalcy

May 25, 2021 by

For some, the re-openings are a reminder of what campus used to be, while for freshman and transfer students, the buildings are a new experience altogether.
read more

72nd Associated Students Senate and Executives Sworn In

May 24, 2021 by

Bee Schaefer, Internal Vice President, swore in the 72nd senate cohort and opened their first meeting, which began at 9:30 p.m. 
read more

A Timeline of COVID-19 in Isla Vista

May 24, 2021 by

One year and two months into the pandemic, the county and the university have begun easing restrictions and increasing in-person events.
read more

UCSB To Bring Current Freshman Back to Campus for 2nd Year Summer Program

May 24, 2021 by

Students will live in doubles, with mixers and discussion sections held in person.
read more

Shots Fired in I.V. Late Friday Night

May 23, 2021 by

Isla Vista Foot Patrol’s (IVFP) Community Resource Deputy Justin Schroeder said that the suspect shot their gun by 6631 Sueno Road.
read more

How the 2014 Isla Vista Tragedy Spurred Safety and Self-governance

May 23, 2021 by

Following the 2014 Isla Vista Tragedy, residents mourned the death of their community members, grappling with tragedy as the community dealt with how to provide safety for a community sullied by sense...
read more

Goleta Schools Return to In-person Instruction

May 23, 2021 by

The school district reopened after Santa Barbara County’s COVID-19 case rate remained below 25 cases per 100,000 residents for five consecutive days.
read more