News

January 28, 2026

Former UCSB student convicted of rape, battery

By Michelle Cisneros

A jury found a former UC Santa Barbara student guilty of three counts related to sexual assault, battery and rape on Jan. 20.

January 26, 2026

UCSB’s Persian Student Group holds rally for Iran

By Noura Elkhatib

The UC Santa Barbara Persian Student Group held a rally for Iran at the Arbor on Jan. 14, and continued demonstrations throughout the week.

January 23, 2026

EVPSA mid-year check-in

By Levi Kauffman

EVPSA Leiya Kadah spent her fall quarter advocating for undocumented students and navigated changes under the current federal administration.

January 23, 2026

A.S. Bike Committee secures funding for ILP bike path

By Wynne Bendell

A.S. Bike Committee secured approximately $1.4 million for the construction of a bike path between the ILP and Library, with a tentative opening of Fall 2026.

January 23, 2026

Former A.S. president sues UCSB for allegedly failing to respond to antisemitic harassment

By Michelle Cisneros

In early December, former UCSB A.S. President Tessa Veksler issued a lawsuit against the University for allegedly failing to adequately address the harassment she faced.

January 22, 2026

IVCSD elects new leadership, discusses plans for Deltopia alternative

By Levi Kauffman

The IVCSD Board of Directors elected its new president and vice president for the 2026 calendar year and discussed plans for the alternative event to Deltopia.

January 22, 2026

“People’s Hearing” addresses federal oil and gas leasing plan

By Iris Guo

The EDC hosted a “People’s Hearing” to discuss and raise awareness of the federal government’s plan to open the California coast to new offshore oil and gas development.

January 22, 2026

Isla Vista unincorporated: the community’s fight for cityhood

By Jack Dindia

Isla Vista is considered an unincorporated community, meaning it is not an official city and falls under the jurisdiction of Santa Barbara County.

January 21, 2026

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

By Jack Dindia

Los Curanderos hosts a fundraiser, OISS hosts "English Conversation Club" and TSC hosts "How to Navigate Student Housing."

January 21, 2026

A week in UC student news

By Michelle Cisneros

UC workers’ unions announce strike vote, UCSD researchers aim to reduce liver transplant shortage and a deceased person was found near UC Berkeley housing.

January 21, 2026

UCSB fraternity, local organization hosts MLK walk

By Wynne Bendell

Fraternity and local organization hosted a MLK Jr. Day walk on Jan. 15 to honor the civil rights leader and his wife, activist Coretta Scott King. Several

January 21, 2026

Senate condemns Deltopia noise ordinance, discusses ILP bike path

By Wynne Bendell

A.S. Senate formally condemned the county’s passing of the Deltopia noise ordinance and discussed the attainment of funding for the ILP bike path.

January 21, 2026

Associated Students, local organizations advocate for immigrant rights

By Iris Guo, Elijah Obando

A.S. hosted a “Protect Your Peers” week to raise awareness and provide resources on the rights of undocumented and international communities.

January 21, 2026

Student Affairs petitions for ‘Save Student Services’ fee initiative

By Wynne Bendell

Student Affairs is petitioning for the “Save Student Services” fee. Students will vote to individually adjust 18 fees for inflation, as funding is at risk.

January 15, 2026

Isla Vista resident arrested on child sexual abuse material charges

By Michelle Cisneros

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 19-year-old Isla Vista resident on a misdemeanor charge related to child sexual abuse material on Jan. 8.