News

October 23, 2025

Cosplay Club hosted Halloween-themed community event

By Elijah Obando

The Cosplay Club hosted an event in collaboration with the Isla Vista Food Cooperative and the Isla Vista Small Artists Cooperative on Oct. 18.

October 23, 2025

EVPLA holds Halloween ‘Know Your Rights’ workshop to educate community

By Jack Dindia, Levi Kauffman

The Office of the External Vice President for Local Affairs hosted a Halloween-themed “Know Your Rights” workshop on Monday, Oct. 20 at the Pardall Center.

October 23, 2025

Second ‘No Kings’ protest draws thousands in opposition to Trump administration

By Iris Guo, Levi Kauffman

Around 13,000 locals gathered downtown on Oct. 18 for the second “No Kings” protest, organized by local activist organization Indivisible Santa Barbara. 

October 23, 2025

Federal funding cuts to CalFresh to impact UCSB Basic Needs in 2026

By Iris Guo

UCSB's CalFresh outreach program, which helps students apply for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, is facing a $178,219 budget cut for 2026.

October 22, 2025

UCPD proposes temporary barricade to deter off-path biking

By Wynne Bendell

The 76th Associated Students Senate heard from UC Police Department Interim Chief of Police Matthew Bly regarding bike enforcement updates on Oct. 15.

October 22, 2025

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

By Jack Dindia

Society of Cosmetic Chemists hosts Pop-Up Market, Women’s Center hosts "Sip and See: Spirits and Stigma" and UCSB Library hosts "Hallowzine Crafting Night."

October 22, 2025

A week in UC student news 

By Michelle Cisneros

A judge ordered UC to publicize the federal administration’s settlement demands and UCSD shared student, staff, faculty names with the federal administration.  

October 22, 2025

Attempted sexual assault reported near lagoon

By Jack Dindia

An unknown male attempted to sexually assault an individual near the lagoon on Sunday night. The survivor reported the incident on the following day.

October 22, 2025

Federal agents at Santa Catalina remain unidentified, conducting check on student visa

By Michelle Cisneros

According to an investigation by the UCPD, the federal agent at Santa Catalina three weeks ago was not an agent with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

October 17, 2025

IVFP to propose weekend-long noise ordinance on Deltopia

By Michelle Cisneros, Jack Dindia, Wynne Bendell

Isla Vista Foot Patrol plans to propose a 72-hour festival ordinance on Deltopia weekend, effectively canceling Isla Vista’s annual unsanctioned street festival

October 17, 2025

Kapatirang Pilipino holds Barrio Fiesta

By Kyla Chambers

UCSB’s Kapatirang Pilipino chapter collaborated with Isla Vista Small Artists Cooperative to celebrate Filipino American History Month with a Filipino market. 

October 17, 2025

Mesa Pizza brings zen vibes and fresh ingredients to I.V.

By Iris Guo

Located at 6576 Trigo Road, Mesa Pizza opened its doors on Saturday, Oct. 4, bringing a distinctive take on the neighborhood pizza parlor to Isla Vista

October 16, 2025

Campus crime rates increasing since 2022

By Jack Dindia

There has been an increase in crime on campus since 2022, with significant increases reflected across sexual assault, burglary, hate crimes and weapon arrests. 

October 16, 2025

John Martinis and Michel Devoret win 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics

By Wynne Bendell

UCSB physics professor emeritus John Martinis and UCSB physics professor Michel Devoret were awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize.

October 15, 2025

UCPD says bike safety initiatives aim to be ‘education efforts versus enforcement’

By Wynne Bendell

The Associated Students Senate heard from UC Police Department Interim Chief of Police in response to increasing concern over the new bike enforcement program.

October 15, 2025

Campus HSI initiatives persist despite loss in federal funding

By Michelle Cisneros

Despite the loss of several federal funds, initiatives under UC Santa Barbara’s Hispanic-Serving Institution remain steadfast in their commitment to students.