News

November 17, 2016

Undocumented, Uneasy and Unsafe

By Siboney Arias

Two undocumented UCSB students, Angie and Keila, share their thoughts and concerns about the U.S. election.

November 16, 2016

Isla Vistans Protest Wells Fargo Investment in DAPL

By Aly Giammanco, Matthew Danaher, Miranda O'Brien

“Standing Rock is here; it’s not just over there. We do not have to be there physically to feel their power. It’s in your heart."

November 15, 2016

Anti-Trump Protests Pick Up in Santa Barbara

By Josie Baez

Following the numerous protests ignited by Tuesday’s election, almost 2,000 Santa Barbara residents marched through State Street in protest of the new president-elect Donald Trump.

November 15, 2016

Male Student Transported to Hospital After Falling From Bike

By Supriya Yelimeli, Anjalie Tandon

A male student was transported to the hospital Tuesday after falling off of his bike next to Girvetz Hall and hitting his head on the ground.

November 11, 2016

Male Victim Transported To Hospital After Cliff Fall

By Supriya Yelimeli

Paramedics responded to a cliff fall at approximately 5:20 p.m. at 6567 Del Playa Drive.

November 10, 2016

Local Republicans Lose, Reflect on Election Year

By Karenina Alfaro, Aly Giammanco

While the GOP gained major victories nationwide, Republicans in Santa Barbara County, like Justin Fareed and Bruce Porter, found themselves not as fortunate Tuesday night.

November 10, 2016

Sweet Alley to Come Under New Ownership

By Malire Lozada

Just two years ago, in October of 2014, Sweet Alley unexpectedly shut its doors leaving residents of Isla Vista wondering how they would satisfy their sweet tooth.

November 10, 2016

No on F Leaves CSD Fundless

By Josh Ortiz

Measures E and F experienced differing fates Tuesday night. Ballots from Isla Vista began to be counted at 11 p.m., showing an almost-secured win for Measure E but imminent loss for Measure F.

November 10, 2016

Local Democrats Sweep Elections

By Tamari Dzotsenidze, Jack Hu

While Republicans win a federal majority, Democrats find their place in California.

November 10, 2016

Local Women Gain Power in Government

By Jose Ochoa

Despite Hillary’s devastating loss this election, women like Kamala Harris and Joan Hartmann provide a beacon of hope in their respective local elections.

November 10, 2016

Vista Point: Weekly Goings-On in I.V.

By Josh Ortiz

Upcoming events include the local State of the Union, an IVRPD board meeting and a Poets’ Club open mic.

November 10, 2016

I.V. Leads Effort as SB Sees 55 Percent Voter Turnout

By Allison Garfield, Brandon Chen

As of early Wednesday morning, voter turnout was recorded by the Santa Barbara County Elections Office at 55.12 percent.

November 10, 2016

Flashback: Election 2012

By Matthew Danaher

It was only four years ago when both Isla Vista and UCSB were consumed with this year’s political fervor once again.

November 9, 2016

Isla Vista Foot Patrol Responds to Report of Man with Gun, Does Not Confirm Weapon or Suspect

By Supriya Yelimeli

The suspect was described as a Hispanic male adult approximately six feet tall, 180-220 pounds with a buzz-cut and brown hair.

November 9, 2016

Dos Pueblos High School Students Join UCSB in Protests Against Trump

By Anjalie Tandon, Victoria Gurrola

After nearly 1,000 UC Santa Barbara students protested the election of Donald Trump early Wednesday morning, they were joined by Dos Pueblos High School students who walked out of class at noon.

November 9, 2016

Over 1,000 UC Santa Barbara Students Protest After Trump Elected President

By Supriya Yelimeli, Cheryl Sun, Deepika Chandrashekar

Approximately 20 officers from the University Police Department were present at the protest, but no arrests were reported and the gathering remained peaceful for its entire duration.