News

October 30, 2025

Game room opens in University Center thanks to student initiative

By Dalia Puchalt

The University Center’s brand new game room hosted its grand opening on Oct. 21.

October 30, 2025

Department of Recreation promotes safety with Hallowheels Event

By Dylan Vo

UC Santa Barbara’s Department of Recreation hosted “Hallowheels,” a Halloween-themed event, on Oct. 24.

October 30, 2025

IVCSD implements I.V. parking compliance program

By Iris Guo, Elijah Obando

As part of an effort to address parking issues, Isla Vista Community Services District aims to implement a new parking compliance program in November.

October 29, 2025

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

By Jack Dindia

UCSB Sustainability hosts "Meditation Workshop: Creating a Soul Space" and MultiCultural Center hosts "Race Matters Series"

October 29, 2025

Senate discusses campus housing updates, bike enforcement plans

By Wynne Bendell, Theodosia Terplan

The 76th Associated Students Senate heard updates on university housing developments and UC Police Department bike enforcement plans at its Oct. 22 meeting. 

October 29, 2025

A week in UC student news

By Michelle Cisneros

UC Davis research team advances cursor movement for people with paralysis, UCLA releases federal administration’s proposed settlement and UC Merced turns 20.

October 29, 2025

Annual Isla Vista Halloween ordinance begins

By Michelle Cisneros, Jack Dindia

The annual noise ordinance ahead of Halloween went into effect on Oct. 26.

October 29, 2025

Library expands hours, introduces alternative 24/7 spaces

By Michelle Cisneros, Jack Dindia

Library Late Night Study will be extended to operate from 1-3 a.m. on Sunday through Thursday, and will now open at 7 a.m. every day of the week.

October 24, 2025

Construction begins on the San Benito Student Housing project, expected completion by fall 2027

By Salma Maytorena

Construction has begun on the San Benito Housing project, part of the two-stage plan by UC Santa Barbara to provide additional housing for students.

October 24, 2025

Mini Market held at Isla Vista Community Center

By Kyla Chambers

Isla Vista Farmers Market and Thriftopia collaborated with the Isla Vista Small Artists Cooperative and UCSB Associated Students to host a Mini Market.

October 24, 2025

Black Quare revives community space for Black LGBTQIA+ students

By Iris Guo

Black Quare, a student organization for Black students who identify with the LGBTQIA+ community, held its first meeting after being inactive for several years.

October 23, 2025

Halloween alternatives during noise ordinance

By Madeline Poncy

For Halloween weekend, the IVFP places a noise ordinance prohibiting parties in Isla Vista from Oct. 26 to Nov. 4, however, students have alternative options.

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.