News

May 15, 2025

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

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

The Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity (RCSGD) is holding a Grad Student Coffee Hour on Thursday, May 15, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Graduate Student Association Lounge.

May 14, 2025

Two pedestrians hit in Isla Vista vehicle collision

By Lizzy Rager

The women were lodged underneath the vehicle before emergency medical services arrived. One sustained "major injuries" and the other sustained "minor injuries."

May 14, 2025

County board of supervisors unanimously approve I.V. Rental Housing Inspection Pilot Program

By Lizzy Rager

The rental inspection program will employ inspectors to check if units in Isla Vista are up to building and health code standards.

May 13, 2025

Judicial Council disqualifies A.S. presidential candidate, two other cases adjudicated

By Michelle Cisneros, Jack Dindia

Judicial Council cases concerning Associated Students senators and one executive regarding the Spring General Election have resulted in a presidential candidate's disqualification.

May 13, 2025

A.S. election extended for third time after falling short of voter threshold

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

Voting for the Associated Students Spring General Elections has been extended for the third time due to voter turnout falling short of the necessary 20% to ratify the election.

May 12, 2025

A week in UC student news

By Lizzy Rager

An ROTC instructor at UCLA joins a lawsuit against Trump over the military's transgender ban and over $800 million cut from local Berkeley organization grants

May 11, 2025

UCSB Moot Court team members gain legal insights, place at nationals

By Iris Guo

Members of UCSB Moot Court qualified for the American Moot Court Association’s National Tournament earlier this year.

May 9, 2025

A.S. election extended, insufficient voter turnout

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

Voting has been extended by three days for the Associated Students Spring General Election. Currently voter turnout is at 13.2%, falling short of the 20% necessary for ratification.

May 9, 2025

Housing Co-op at financial risk, begins fundraising

By Wynne Bendell

The Santa Barbara Student Housing Cooperative’s longevity as affordable housing is at risk due to unexpected renovation costs, which have outpaced rental rate increases.

May 9, 2025

TASA hosts annual night market, promotes community

By Maggie Burt

The Taiwanese American Student Association hosted their 18th annual night market on May 3 in Storke Plaza.

May 9, 2025

Local unions strike, show solidarity for May Day

By Michelle Cisneros

Two unions representing service workers, health care employees and other University of California employees went on a systemwide strike on May 1.

May 9, 2025

Annual Pardall Carnival draws crowds, Ferris wheel breaks down

By Levi Kauffman

Pardall Road was jam-packed with students and community members for the Isla Vista Community Relations Committee’s 15th annual Pardall Carnival on May 4.

May 9, 2025

AIISA, AIICRC honor Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives at MCC

By Katie Poon

The American Indian and Indigenous Student Association and American Indian and Indigenous Cultural Resource Center commemorated Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Awareness Month.

May 9, 2025

Cinco de Mayo concert celebrates Santa Barbara’s Latine community with dance

By Levi Kauffman

Folklórico performers dressed in vestuarios danced on stage as attendees watched from the grass at the Anisq’Oyo Park for IVRPD’s Cinco de Mayo concert on May 3. 

May 9, 2025

IVCSD reviews budget cuts from UCSB

By Jack Dindia

IVCSD consulted on reallocating the funds to their programs after receiving an update on UC Santa Barbara’s contribution to the district.

May 8, 2025

El Congreso urges Chancellor Yang to meet demands before leaving

By Lizzy Rager

After three years since meeting with Chancellor Yang and delivering their demands, a student activist group has asked him to respond before retiring this year