News

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...

November 19, 2025

AFSCME goes on strike

By Jack Dindia, Iris Guo

AFSCME went on strike on Nov. 17 and 18, picketing at various locations across the UC Santa Barbara campus

November 18, 2025

21-year-old falls from Isla Vista bluffs, sustains moderate injuries

By Jack Dindia

A 21-year-old male fell from a cliff in Isla Vista on Saturday around 2 a.m. He sustained moderate injuries and is currently recovering at Cottage Hospital.

November 18, 2025

UC Regents approve purchase of $7.8 million UCSB chancellor residence

By Michelle Cisneros

The UC Regents approved the purchase of a $7.8 million residence for UC Santa Barbara chancellors during a closed session on Oct. 23.

November 17, 2025

Students take action against history of sexual violence near lagoon

By Wynne Bendell

Several university entities have weighed in on safety concerns near the Campus Lagoon in response to a recent sexual assault in that area on Oct. 19.

November 14, 2025

AFSCME, CNA to strike next week

By Michelle Cisneros, Iris Guo

Two unions representing workers at the University of California will strike next week, from Nov. 17-18.

November 14, 2025

Sherrilyn Ifill speaks on reimagining American democracy

By Iris Guo, Lucy Wellons

Sherrilyn Ifill delivered a lecture on reimagining American democracy, the role of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and the concept of citizenship.