News

March 18, 2021

Santa Barbara County Improves and Moves Into the Red Tier

By Atmika Iyer

Restaurants, gyms, fitness centers, movie theaters, museums, zoos and aquariums may reopen in a limited capacity.

March 17, 2021

Construction Underway for Isla Vista ‘Food Forest’

By Micah Meghreblian

Due to the use of regenerative agriculture, the food forest should be able to prosper for years to come.

March 16, 2021

Term in Review: I.V. CSD Director George Thurlow

By Max Abrams

Thurlow's resignation from the board came in tandem with his departure from his role as UCSB’s assistant vice chancellor of alumni affairs, a position he had held since 2006.

March 16, 2021

Term in Review: I.V. CSD Director Kristie Nguyen

By Atmika Iyer

Nguyen counts using her platform as a board director to speak about sexual assault as her greatest success during her term.

March 15, 2021

Recap: March 12 Santa Barbara County COVID-19 Press Conference

By Atmika Iyer

Under new guidelines, Ansorg said that the county will most likely be assigned to the red tier on Tuesday.

March 14, 2021

Home Sweet Home? UCSB Students Struggle With Isla Vista Housing Decisions Amid COVID-19 Uncertainty

By Alice Zhang

When faced with the high cost of living and the risk of contracting COVID-19 in I.V., some students can’t justify the price tag.

March 11, 2021

Newly Admitted UCSB Honors Students To Lose Priority Registration This Fall

By Sofía Mejías-Pascoe

About one-fifth of UCSB’s student body currently benefits from priority registration, according to Monday’s announcement.

March 10, 2021

With Lessons From Remote Instruction, UCSB Professors Consider the Future of In-Person Learning

By Micah Meghreblian, Sindhu Ananthavel

Contrasting opinions about asynchronous teaching styles have led professors to question whether or not they should continue this method of teaching when classes resume in person.

March 8, 2021

Goleta Union School District Reflects on Remote Instruction Experience Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

By Asumi Shuda

After almost a year of remote instruction, Goleta Union School District is gearing up to return to the classroom in the near future, albeit with some changes.

March 6, 2021

Recap: March 5 Santa Barbara County COVID-19 Press Conference

By Atmika Iyer

The county has received 105,160 vaccines and has administered 81% of them as of Friday.

March 6, 2021

Andrew Jolivétte Discusses Black and Indigenous Cultural Convergences at MCC Event

By Max Abrams

To finish the event on a note of empowerment, hope and optimism for the future, Jolivétte called on attendees to continue standing up for cultural and racial injustice.

March 4, 2021

Students and Faculty React to the Announcement of an In-Person Fall Quarter 2021

By Sindhu Ananthavel

While some are eagerly awaiting the return of in-person learning, others feel that expecting a return to business as usual is premature.

March 2, 2021

Two Months after Setup, I.V. Pallet Homes Provide Relief and Opportunity to Nearly 40 Houseless Residents

By Holly Rusch

The pallet village has not reported any positive COVID-19 cases, but tests are available to any clients who want one or begin to show symptoms.

March 1, 2021

I.V. CSD Plans To Change Nightlife Culture in I.V. Post-Pandemic

By Atmika Iyer

Board Director Ethan Bertrand said that social isolation during the pandemic reinspired him to jump on the idea of revamping nightlife.

February 28, 2021

“Who Guards the Guards:” UC Black Staff and Faculty Organization Discuss the Past, Present and Future of Law Enforcement in Police Panel

By Sindhu Ananthavel

One problem brought up by the panel is the trend of police officers living outside of the communities they serve, be it because of financial restrictions or other reasons.

February 28, 2021