News

May 30, 2025

New community activism course offered upcoming fall quarter

By Malia Guy

A new course will be taught in the upcoming fall quarter which will explore how various communities work together to inspire change.

May 29, 2025

Department of Asian American Studies celebrates its 30th anniversary with first-ever alumni reunion

By Dylan Vo

UC Santa Barbara’s Department of Asian American Studies hosted its 30th anniversary celebration and first-ever alumni reunion on May 17-18. 

May 29, 2025

I.V. Food Co-op reaches May fundraising target

By Iris Guo

The Isla Vista Food Cooperative has fundraised a total of $55,170, meeting its previously set goal of $50,000 by mid-may.

May 29, 2025

Students highlight Black activism with ‘The Takeover’ screening

By Conor Kelly

Audience members filled the MultiCultural Center Theater on Thursday night to watch film festival-recognized UC Santa Barbara student film “The Takeover.”

May 29, 2025

Police Accountability Board aims to bridge gap between campus police and student body

By Levi Kauffman

The Police Accountability Board is the go-between for students and the UCPD. The board meets monthly and holds meetings when they have complaints to review.

May 28, 2025

Answers and updates about immigration from USS, UC Imm

By Katie Poon

UC Santa Barbara Undocumented Student Services and the University of California Immigrant Legal Services Center gave updates and answers during a workshop on May 20.

May 28, 2025

Armed group assaults, robs two people in Isla Vista

By Michelle Cisneros

Last night, a group of suspects assaulted two people at Tierra De Fortuna Park, stealing property from the victims. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the crime. 

May 28, 2025

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

By Jack Dindia

ONDAS Student Center hosts ‘Graduate School Guidance for First-Gen Students,’ OISS hosts ‘English Conversation Club, Class Meeting with Lisa.’

May 28, 2025

A week in UC student news

By Michelle Cisneros

Department of Justice says it intends to sue UC over alleged antisemitism and the first human bladder transplant was operated at UCLA. 

May 28, 2025

A.S. Executive and Senate swear in 76th cohort, contention ensues

By Jack Dindia, Wynne Bendell

The 76th cohort of Associated Students executives and senators were sworn into office. Tensions began arising for the 75th Senates final reports.

May 25, 2025

A week in UC student news

By Lizzy Rager

Governor Gavin Newsom reduces budget cuts to the UC in revised budget and UC Riverside prepares climate action plan.

May 23, 2025

First-generation students remark on experience at UCSB

By Levi Kauffman

Glitter, paper, glue, plastic flowers and gems covered tables at the graduation cap decorating event celebrating first-generation students on May 14.

May 23, 2025

I.V. Food Co-op increases fundraising goals

By Iris Guo

The Isla Vista Food Cooperative has increased its total fundraising goals for 2025 and 2026 to a sum of $1 million, cooperative board members said at an emergency town hall held over Zoom on May 15. 

May 23, 2025

SJP holds vigil in remembrance of the 77th year of al-Nakba

By Wynne Bendell

UC Santa Barbara Students for Justice in Palestine held a vigil on May 15 in honor of the 77th Nakba Day.

May 23, 2025

IVCSD debriefs community task force meeting

By Jack Dindia

IVCSD debriefed the Isla Vista Safe meeting held on May 7 to find areas of improvement and ways to collaborate between local law enforcement.

May 22, 2025

Sable announces pipeline restarting on anniversary of 2015 spill

By Michelle Cisneros

Sable Offshore oil and gas company restarted oil production at the Santa Ynez Unit on May 15, according to a announcement the same day as the Refugio Beach oil spill anniversary.