News

February 4, 2026

Senate formally condemns antisemitism, proposes constitutional amendments

By Wynne Bendell, Julia Sanabria, Olek Zurek

A.S. Senate formally condemned antisemitism, proposed constitutional amendments to its legal code and received a report on association spending. 

February 4, 2026

Community members, stakeholders demand I.C.E. out of the 805

By Wynne Bendell

Local elected officials, non-profit organizations, faith leaders and students united at the Santa Barbara Courthouse to demand that I.C.E. leave the 805 area. 

February 4, 2026

Students protest I.C.E. operations amid national shutdown

By Jack Dindia

A user on the social media platform YikYik promoted a protest urging people to “get a crowd together, bring signs and make some noise against ICE” on Jan. 29.

January 30, 2026

Immigrant rights activist speaks on immigrant justice in higher education

By Iris Guo

Immigrant rights activist Ju Hong spoke on his experiences as an undocumented immigrant and fighting for immigrant justice.

January 30, 2026

Pardall Center, EVPLA hosts Sight-A-Thon

By Dylan Vo

The Pardall Center and the Associated Students Office of the External Vice President for Local Affairs hosted their first-ever “Sight-A-Thon” on Jan. 22.

January 30, 2026

Iaorana Te Otea hosts annual Winter Lū‘au

By Elijah Obando

Iaorana Te Otea hosted its annual Winter Lū‘au at the Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall on Jan. 24.

January 30, 2026

Camino Pescadero beach stairs due for repair in late spring

By Lucy Wellons

Recent storms continue to impede repairs on a collapsed beach staircase at the end of Camino Pescadero.

January 30, 2026

Persian community members hold vigil honoring protestors killed in Iran

By Jack Dindia

Roughly 50 Persian students and community members held a vigil in front of the library to honor the protestors killed by Iranian security forces on Jan. 22.

January 29, 2026

MultiCultural Center hosts housing discussion

By Elijah Obando

MCC hosted a housing discussion to inform on campus and I.V. housing options, housing resources and provide a space for open dialogue on housing affordability.

January 29, 2026

Former UC president discusses higher education, career journey at UCSB

By Michelle Cisneros

Brimming with football references and medical analogies, former University of California President Michael V. Drake spoke at Campbell Hall on Jan. 22.

January 29, 2026

UCIMM provides free immigration legal services to university community

By Iris Guo

UCIMM provides free immigration legal services with the goal of supporting the entire university community by expanding legal equity

January 29, 2026

UCSB community holds solidarity vigil for those impacted by I.C.E. amid local raids

By Michelle Cisneros

Roughly 140 students, community members and staff gathered at Storke Lawn on Jan. 28 in solidarity with people affected by federal immigration enforcement.

January 28, 2026

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

By Jack Dindia

Career Services hosts "Winter Networking Mixer," Women’s Center hosts "Feminist Book Club" and RCSGD hosts "QTLC Winter Carnival"

January 28, 2026

IVCSD seeks community input on Deltopia alternative event

By Levi Kauffman

IVCSD hosted a town hall community members to provide input on their upcoming alternative event to Deltopia, Isla Vista’s yearly unsanctioned street festival. 

January 28, 2026

Senate announces support for Gaucho Bucks integration, adopts AI policy

By Wynne Bendell

Senate formally announced support for the integration of Gaucho Bucks into student meal plans, adopted an Artificial Intelligence policy.

January 28, 2026

A week in UC student news

By Michelle Cisneros

UCPD arrests man at UCLA after alleged anti-Muslim threat, UC Berkeley professor carries Olympic torch alongside service dog and UCSC researchers look into AI.