News

October 30, 2017

Cute, Not Cuddly: Isla Vista Raccoon Numbers May Be in Decline

By Hayley Tice, Eric Moon

The furry masked bandits that prowl Isla Vista are known to steal the vulnerable hearts of Isla Vistans, but they leave in their wake something far less lovely: assorted parasites and diseases.

October 30, 2017

UCPD Searches for Former SBCC Football Player in Attempted Burglary at Tropicana Gardens

By Supriya Yelimeli

Romero and UCPD Chief Dustin Olson both said police have not confirmed that McAllister had a weapon.

October 28, 2017

Advertisements Cost UC Santa Barbara up to $30K for Halloween Weekend

By Maura Fox, Kayla Larson

The advertisements are one of the ways the university has tried to curb attendance during party weekends like Halloween and Deltopia in recent years.

October 28, 2017

UCSB Student Hospitalized After Apparent Overdose, Receives Dose of Naloxone

By Jose Ochoa

All SBSO deputies received Naloxone and were trained on the use of the drug earlier this year.

October 26, 2017

Flag Expert Tucked Away in UCSB Library

By Hannah Jackson

With a collection of 3,000 flags, leading North American flag expert Annie Platoff keeps her award-winning wisdom tucked away in the UC Santa Barbara Library.

October 26, 2017

Halloweekend Brings Parking Restrictions to I.V., UCSB

By Melanie Voskanian

Isla Vista, Goleta and UC Santa Barbara will implement parking restrictions this weekend in anticipation of an influx of visitors for Halloween.

October 26, 2017

Vista Point: Weekly Goings-On in Isla Vista

By Staff Report

The Associated Students Office of the External Vice President for Local Affairs will be hosting a trick-or-treating event at the Loop near Anisq’Oyo Park from 4 to 6 p.m this Saturday.

October 24, 2017

Biden Expresses Hope for the Future, Gives UCSB Audience Surprise Appearance

By Hannah Jackson

Former Vice President Joe Biden spoke to a sold-out audience at the Arlington Theatre Saturday afternoon about his hope for the future of politics.

October 23, 2017

SBCC Student Suffers Major Injuries After 40-Foot Fall From Del Playa Cliff

By Maura Fox

IVFP officers moved him away from the water and waited for paramedics to respond to the scene.

October 20, 2017

Rapist Sentenced to 36 Years in Prison After Brutally Attacking Woman on UCSB Campus in 2014

By Supriya Yelimeli

When she first saw her face in the mirror after the attack, Doe said, “I was unrecognizable, even to myself. I thought he had taken my face from me, and I tried to wash it off.”

October 20, 2017

Students Hold Vigil in Solidarity with Survivors of Campus Sexual Assault

By Evelyn Spence

The event was part of the National Vigil for Survivors of Campus Sexual Assault, a national demonstration of solidarity with survivors in response to recent threats to campus sexual assault policies.

October 19, 2017

‘El Elotero’ Not Allowed to Sell Food on Campus Since Start of Quarter

By Victoria Gurrola

Due to Health and Safety policies, Hijinio Camacho is prohibited from selling on campus with the OSL and campus organizations until he obtains new off-campus vendor permits.

October 19, 2017

Lawsuit Dismissed Alleging CSD Inappropriately Discussed Financial Issues

By Jose Ochoa

Gabriel Pragin, community organizer and ex-candidate for the I.V. CSD board of directors, dismissed his lawsuit against the local government last Friday, according to the court records.

October 19, 2017

Governor Brown Signs Bill Making First Year of Community College Free

By Rachael Grand

California Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 19 (AB 19) Friday, making the first year of community college free for California students.

October 19, 2017

Isla Vista Recreation & Park District Moves Forward With Plans for Recycled Water

By Jose Ochoa

The Isla Vista Recreation & Park District directed staff to move forward with a project that will bring recycled water to I.V. parks at a meeting last Thursday.

October 19, 2017

Governor Vetoes Bill Codifying Obama-era Title IX Policies

By Simren Verma

Governor Jerry Brown vetoed Senate Bill 169 (SB 169) on Sunday, refusing to codify former President Barack Obama-era Title IX sexual assault policies in California schools.