News

October 2, 2025

Unconfirmed immigration agent attempts to identify Santa Catalina resident

By Michelle Cisneros

According to staff members, an unconfirmed immigration official entered the Santa Catalina Residence Hall on Oct. 2.

October 2, 2025

A.S. EVPSA summer update

By Jack Dindia

The 2025-26 Associated Students External Vice President for Statewide Affairs Leiya Kadah prepared for the year by learning the intricacies of her position.

October 2, 2025

A.S. IVP summer update

By Wynne Bendell

This summer, Associated Students Internal Vice President Enri Lala has been shaping the Senate into a project-focused institution.

October 2, 2025

A.S. President summer update

By Michelle Cisneros

This summer, Associated Students President Le Anh Metzger focused on improving the association’s internal systems and laying the groundwork for her office.

October 2, 2025

A.S. EVPLA Summer Update

By Jack Dindia

Throughout the summer, Associated Students’ 2025-26 External Vice President of Local Affairs E.J. Raad prepared for the upcoming academic year.

October 2, 2025

A.S. S.A.G. Summer update

By Iris Guo

The Associated Students Student Advocate General Sydney Bivins plans to implement protections for undocumented students and improve access to student resources.

October 1, 2025

Supervisor Capps checks in on rental inspection program

By Michelle Cisneros

On a downcast September day, Second District Supervisor Laura Capps and several student representatives canvassed for the rental inspection program.

October 1, 2025

Meal swipe rollovers, donations now available for all meal plan holders

By Jack Dindia

After a decade of student advocacy, UC Santa Barbara’s meal swipe program will now allow students to rollover up to three unused meals per week.

October 1, 2025

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

By Jack Dindia

OISS hosts "All Languages Language Exchange," CWC hosts filmmaker Miguel Coyula and Arts & Lectures hosts Samara Joy performance

October 1, 2025

A week in UC student news

By Michelle Cisneros

UC employees sue Trump over funding cuts, UC Berkeley shares 160 names with the federal government and UC researchers and public service professionals unionize.

October 1, 2025

Turning Point chapter holds Charlie Kirk vigil

By Wynne Bendell, Levi Kauffman

UC Santa Barbara’s Turning Point USA chapter held a vigil on Sept. 26 for Charlie Kirk.

September 16, 2025

Students react to reduced library hours, A.S. Senate considers solutions

By Michelle Cisneros

UCSB announced it would reduce library hours for the upcoming academic year. Students have expressed concerns, sparking the A.S. Senate to explore solutions.

September 16, 2025

A.S. president plans to restructure BCU reporting system, Senate proposes new student resource programs

By Wynne Bendell

The A.S. Senate proposed several new projects to increase student resources and the president presented her plan to restructure the Senate reporting structure.

September 3, 2025

UCSB student arrested for sexual assault

By Michelle Cisneros

A UCSB student was arrested on Aug. 30 for an alleged sexual assault perpetrated that morning. He is currently being held without bail.

September 3, 2025

Case into sexual assault at Isla Vista fraternity continues

By Michelle Cisneros

UCSB student Reef Mordente was arrested earlier this month on multiple sexual assault charges that allegedly occurred at an Isla Vista fraternity house.