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February 12, 2026

A week in UC student news

By Michelle Cisneros

UCLA professor named in Epstein files, federal investigations into UC Berkeley continue, and donated UCSD cadavers were used for IDF medical training.

February 12, 2026

Coastal Commission grants emergency permit to install cameras by lagoon

By Wynne Bendell

The CCC has granted UCSB a temporary emergency permit to install cameras near the lagoon as a violent crime “deterrent.”

February 12, 2026

Newly-released report states UCSB freshman fell three stories from residence hall

By Jack Dindia

The man who was last seen with Liz Hamel claimed he saw her climb the San Rafael Residence Hall railing and fall three stories.

February 11, 2026

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

By Jack Dindia

Campus Advocacy, Resources & Education hosts "Seeds for Healthy Relationships," Women’s Center hosts "Feminist Book Club" and TSC hosts "Candy Gram Making."

February 11, 2026

Senate discusses student fees, IVSCD takes first steps to achieve cityhood

By Wynne Bendell, Elijah Obando

Senate discussed student fee waste and solutions, and IVCSD requested funding for the first step of achieving cityhood. 

February 11, 2026

Mexican-American author Julissa Arce receives UCSB Luis Leal Award

By Michelle Cisneros

Author Julissa received the Luis Leal Award for Distinction in Chicano/Latino Literature on Feb. 4.

February 11, 2026

New Indivisible I.V. chapter holds protest against I.C.E.

By Jack Dindia, Gabriel Welch

Isla Vista community members gathered to protest against I.C.E. This protest was the first demonstration held by the new Isla Vista chapter of Indivisible.

February 6, 2026

Peaceful Pardall Gardens opens in I.V.

By Elle West, Gabriel Welch

Around 50 community members celebrated the grand opening of the new Pardall Gardens on Jan. 29. The park features a stage, seating and a native plant station. 

February 6, 2026

Board of Supervisors honors UCSB Nobel laureates

By Iris Guo

The SBC Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution to commend UCSB physics professor emeritus John Martinis and physics professor Michel Devoret for their 2025 Nobel Prize in physics.

February 5, 2026

Roughly 700 people march against I.C.E. on campus

By Jack Dindia, Levi Kauffman

Folklórico dancers led the way as roughly 700 protestors marched demanding the abolition of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Feb. 4

February 5, 2026

IVCSD approves use of facilities for warming centers

By Levi Kauffman, Noura Elkhatib

The IVCSD Board of Directors unanimously approved the use of the Isla Vista Community Center as a warming center at its Jan. 27 meeting.

February 5, 2026

OBSD hosts opening ceremony for Black History Month, celebrates Black excellence, acknowledges Black struggles

By Malia Guy

The UC Santa Barbara Office of Black Student Development hosted its annual opening ceremony for Black History Month on Feb. 2 in the Student Resource Building’s Multipurpose Room.  The ceremony started off with live m...

February 4, 2026

A week in UC student news

By Michelle Cisneros

UCB is designated as a Black-Serving Institution, union members disrupt forum, and the DOJ aims to join lawsuit against UCLA medical school.

February 4, 2026

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

By Jack Dindia

IHC hosts "Humanities Decanted: Elana Resnick," Health & Wellness hosts "Cooking For Better Sleep" and RCSGD hosts "Making QT-ies Flowers!"

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.