News

May 8, 2025

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

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

The MCC is hosting “Resilient Love – Boundless Love: Enduring Legacy of Cedric J. Robinson in Teaching, Research, and Activism” on Thursday, May 8 in the MCC Theater.

May 7, 2025

Voting open May 5-9 for A.S. election following two weeks of delay

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

After a two-week postponement, the Associated Students spring quarter general election resumed, with voting open from May 5-9.

May 7, 2025

Young male seen with balcony fall decedent Liz Hamel identified, questioned by UCPD

By Jack Dindia

A young man seen with Liz Hamel on the night of the fall resulting in her death has been identified and interviewed by the UC Police Department.

May 5, 2025

Vietnamese Student Association remembers fall of Saigon ahead of 50th anniversary

By Levi Kauffman

The VSA hosted their x annual Black April or “Tháng Tư Đen” event on April 24, a yearly commemoration of the fall of Saigon and the end of the Vietnam War on April 30, 1975.

May 5, 2025

Debate team goes to international competition, wins three medals

By Malia Guy

The debate team went to South Korea from March 7-9 to compete in the International Forensics Association’s Annual International Speech and Debate Tournament and earned three medals.

May 5, 2025

County rental inspection program will proactively investigate Isla Vista building, health violations

By Lizzy Rager

While no draft language of the program has been published yet, the County Board of Supervisors will hear more robust plans at its May 6 meeting.

May 3, 2025

Parking permits prohibited for first-year students next academic year

By Malia Guy

UC Santa Barbara Transportation and Parking Services updated their parking policy prohibiting first-years from applying for on-campus parking permits.

May 2, 2025

James B. Milliken appointed as 22nd UC president, succeeding Michael V. Drake

By Lizzy Rager

James B. Milliken, chancellor of the University of Texas system, will serve as the next University of California President beginning August 1, 2025.

May 2, 2025

SBCSO discusses military equipment at community engagement meeting

By Jack Dindia

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office held a engagement meeting to discuss their use of specialized military equipment, including armored vehicles and weapons.

May 2, 2025

Blum Center panel highlights student housing crisis, potential solutions

By Levi Kauffman

The Blum Center hosted a panel about the current housing crisis in Isla Vista and invited students to learn and share their housing experiences.

May 2, 2025

Campus resources for trans students

By Michelle Cisneros

This past week, the Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity held its sixth annual Trans Week of Visibility. The center offers resources year-round. 

May 1, 2025

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

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

UCSB Sustainability is hosting a Building Habitats Workshop on Thursday, May 1, from 4-6 p.m.

May 1, 2025

IVCSD debriefs new bus fare changes, campaign with STESA

By Jack Dindia

IVCSD heard a report from SBMTD about service changes going into effect in August, and partnered with STESA for their Raise the Bar Campaign.

May 1, 2025

Pete Buttigieg discusses Trump admin, youth engagement

By Lauren Chiou, Conor Kelly

Pete Buttigieg spoke at the Arlington Theatre where he spoke on his life in government and what he thinks needs to be done in the midst of Trump's second term.

May 1, 2025

Students rally and hold vigil to remember lives lost in Armenian Genocide

By Lizzy Rager

The Armenian Student Association has called for UCSB to acknowledge April 24 as Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day and establish April as Armenian Heritage Month

May 1, 2025

A week in UC student news

By Jack Dindia

LA City Attorney declines filing charges during UCLA pro-Palestine protests. UC Berkeley faculty demands UC to not comply with Trump administration demands.