News

December 5, 2025

UCSB freshman death confirmed as accidental fall

By Jack Dindia

UC Police Department concluded that UC Santa Barbara student Elizabeth “Liz” Hamel died from an accidental fall from a San Rafael Residence Hall balcony.

December 4, 2025

IVCSD votes to not endorse proposed Deltopia ordinance

By Levi Kauffman

The IVCSD Board of Directors voted on Dec. 2 to not endorse the Isla Vista Foot Patrol’s proposed 72-hour festival ordinance for Deltopia weekend.

December 4, 2025

Senate discusses fee increase proposal

By Jack Dindia, Wynne Bendell

The Associated Students 76th Senate met with campus and community representatives and discussed a potential increase in student fees at its Nov. 19 meeting.

December 3, 2025

Student arrested at UCSB Library for invasion of privacy

By Iris Guo

A UCSB student was arrested at the library for a misdemeanor violation of criminal invasion of privacy on Nov. 18.

December 3, 2025

UCSB UAW 4811 rallies ahead of contract bargaining

By Michelle Cisneros

Workers across the UC rallied on Nov. 20 ahead of upcoming contract negotiations. At UC Santa Barbara, roughly 60 workers rallied at the Arbor walkway. 

December 2, 2025

UC Regents recap: Regents vote to increase tuition, approve funding for UCSB housing

By Michelle Cisneros, Jack Dindia, Wynne Bendell, Iris Guo

The UC Regents voted to increase tuition costs based on inflation and approved funding for UCSB's East Campus Housing during its Nov. 18-20 meeting.

November 24, 2025

UCSB to host British Paralympians in 2028

By Levi Kauffman

Representatives of the British Paralympic Association and UC Santa Barbara Chancellor Dennis Assanis officially signed a partnership agreement at a Nov. 21 conference. The University will host the British Paralympic team...

November 21, 2025

Gaucho Gaming hosts annual Game-a-thon

By Elijah Obando

Gaucho Gaming club hosted its annual “Game-a-thon” on Nov. 15 and 16. The event included a series of raffles, board games, video games, tournaments and pizza.

November 21, 2025

Caribbean Student Association brings back ‘Black Wednesdays’

By Iris Guo

"Black Wednesdays” is an event that began in the mid-1980s and aims to raise awareness on the presence of the Black community on campus.

November 20, 2025

Indus, Dhadkan host Diwali celebration

By Michelle Cisneros

Despite the rainy conditions, UCSB student groups Indus and Dhadkan hosted a Diwali celebration on Nov. 14. Roughly 470 people attended the event.

November 20, 2025

Former student employees sue ICON Apartment supervisors, alleging sexual assaults and discrimination

By Iris Guo

Two plaintiffs have filed civil lawsuits against Article Student Living, which operates the ICON Apartment buildings in Isla Vista.

November 20, 2025

UC faculty resists discontinuation of diversity hiring initiative

By Jack Dindia

The University of California considered discontinuing a competitive fellowship that encourages diverse Ph.D. holders to pursue academic careers.

November 19, 2025

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

By Jack Dindia

RCSGD hosts "An Intro to Talking About Your Identity with Family," Rapid Rehousing hosts "Preventing Housing FOMO" and TSC hosts "Make it Thankful."

November 19, 2025

A week in UC student news

By Michelle Cisneros

Federal administration cannot cut funding to UC over alleged discrimination, UCI to open all-electric hospital and math skills decline for UCSD freshmen.

November 19, 2025

Senate proposes AI policy, urges UC President to meet with student leaders

By Wynne Bendell

Senate proposed a resolution that would allow AI usage within the association with restrictions and urges UC President James Milliken to reinstate meetings with undergraduate student leaders.

November 19, 2025

805 UndocuFund hosts I.C.E. rapid response training

By Levi Kauffman

The 805 UndocuFund hosted a training for around 100 community members interested in learning more about its Immigrant Rapid Response Network on Nov. 17. The training discussed the risks of preventing detainments by Immig...