News

December 5, 2017

Couches Burn as Isla Vista Suffers Ongoing Power Outage

By Maura Fox, Jose Ochoa, Evelyn Spence

The outages occurred throughout Santa Barbara County and extended to Ventura County.

December 4, 2017

Tenants’ Rights Lawyer Offers Advice to Frustrated I.V. Residents at Town Hall

By Evelyn Spence

The Isla Vista Tenants Union hosted a town hall Thursday evening to discuss problems between tenants and landlords and educate students about their rights when renting in I.V.

December 4, 2017

‘Rash’ of Isla Vista Weekend Burglaries Hits More than 25 Victims, Thousands of Dollars in Property

By Supriya Yelimeli

The burglaries spanned from Saturday night to early Sunday morning and affected nearly every block in I.V., according to Kelly Hoover, Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office (SBSO) spokesperson.

November 30, 2017

In Photos: Students Protest Against GOP Tax Bill

By Simren Verma

Under the tax bill, graduate students that receive tuition waivers would have to pay income taxes because those waivers would be counted as income.

November 30, 2017

UCSB Students Worry About Financial Struggles as GOP Tax Bill Heads to Senate

By Simren Verma

Roselia Mendez, a UC Santa Barbara graduate student, began to worry about her future when the U.S. House of Representatives passed a Republican tax bill on Nov. 16 — one that might threaten her ability to pay for an ed...

November 30, 2017

July 2017 Whittier Fire May Have Effect on Lake Cachuma Water Quality

By Melanie Voskanian

The Whittier fire that burned through Santa Barbara County in July could have a lasting detrimental effect on the water quality in Lake Cachuma, a main water source for the county.

November 30, 2017

CSD Discusses Mediation Program Between Tenants and Landlords

By Jose Ochoa

The Isla Vista Community Services District began discussions to develop a new tenant-landlord mediation program on Tuesday, Nov. 28, at their board of directors meeting.

November 30, 2017

After Repairs, El Centro Will Be Ready for Use by January

By Maura Fox

After almost a year of confusion, anger and dialogue surrounding the future El Centro, the historical building will be ready for full use by the start of Winter Quarter.

November 30, 2017

Vista Point: Freebies and Activities in Isla Vista This Week

By Staff Report

I.V. indie rock band Frisson will play their first show of the new school year on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m at 6694 Del Playa Drive.

November 29, 2017

Students Might Bear Burden Under New GOP Tax Bill, Congressman Salud Carbajal Says

By Simren Verma

Under the House Republican Tax Reform bill, graduate students who receive tuition waivers would have to pay income taxes on those waivers, as those waivers would be counted as income.

November 27, 2017

Goat Yoga is Coming to Isla Vista in December

By Kayla Larson

Goat yoga will be coming to Isla Vista this Saturday, giving community members the chance to add some hooves to their downward dogs.  

November 21, 2017

Juice It Up! Celebrates Opening in Isla Vista

By Eric Moon

Juice It Up! made its debut at its Isla Vista location with a grand opening party last Friday, Nov. 17 on Pardall Road.

November 18, 2017

Two Cases of Viral Meningitis Confirmed in UCSB Students

By Maura Fox

UC Santa Barbara Student Health confirmed two cases of viral meningitis in UCSB students last week, according to a Student Health email on Friday.

November 17, 2017

Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity Gets New Building, Doubled Budget After University Signs Demands

By Evelyn Spence, Brandon Teran

The only issue students and administration did not agree on was the issue of police presence in the Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity.

November 16, 2017

A.S. Senate Unanimously Approves Resolution Condemning I.V. Landlord’s Homophobic Statements

By Rachael Grand

The A.S. Senate approved a resolution Wednesday condemning I.V. landlord James Gelb’s homophobic statements toward I.V. CSD President Ethan Bertrand on Nov. 7.

November 16, 2017

Student Advisory Board Formed for Title IX Issues

By Simren Verma

The University of California Title IX Office is establishing a Student Advisory Board, which will provide students with a direct connection to the system-wide Title IX Office.