News

Federal funding cuts to CalFresh to impact UCSB Basic Needs in 2026

October 23, 2025 by

UCSB's CalFresh outreach program, which helps students apply for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, is facing a $178,219 budget cut for 2026.
read more

UCPD proposes temporary barricade to deter off-path biking

October 22, 2025 by

The 76th Associated Students Senate heard from UC Police Department Interim Chief of Police Matthew Bly regarding bike enforcement updates on Oct. 15.
read more

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

October 22, 2025 by

Society of Cosmetic Chemists hosts Pop-Up Market, Women’s Center hosts "Sip and See: Spirits and Stigma" and UCSB Library hosts "Hallowzine Crafting Night."
read more

A week in UC student news 

October 22, 2025 by

A judge ordered UC to publicize the federal administration’s settlement demands and UCSD shared student, staff, faculty names with the federal administration.  
read more

Attempted sexual assault reported near lagoon

October 22, 2025 by

An unknown male attempted to sexually assault an individual near the lagoon on Sunday night. The survivor reported the incident on the following day.
read more

Federal agents at Santa Catalina remain unidentified, conducting check on student visa

October 22, 2025 by

According to an investigation by the UCPD, the federal agent at Santa Catalina three weeks ago was not an agent with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
read more

IVFP to propose weekend-long noise ordinance on Deltopia

October 17, 2025 by , and

Isla Vista Foot Patrol plans to propose a 72-hour festival ordinance on Deltopia weekend, effectively canceling Isla Vista’s annual unsanctioned street festival
read more

Kapatirang Pilipino holds Barrio Fiesta

October 17, 2025 by

UCSB’s Kapatirang Pilipino chapter collaborated with Isla Vista Small Artists Cooperative to celebrate Filipino American History Month with a Filipino market. 
read more

Mesa Pizza brings zen vibes and fresh ingredients to I.V.

October 17, 2025 by

Located at 6576 Trigo Road, Mesa Pizza opened its doors on Saturday, Oct. 4, bringing a distinctive take on the neighborhood pizza parlor to Isla Vista
read more

Campus crime rates increasing since 2022

October 16, 2025 by

There has been an increase in crime on campus since 2022, with significant increases reflected across sexual assault, burglary, hate crimes and weapon arrests. 
read more

John Martinis and Michel Devoret win 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics

October 16, 2025 by

UCSB physics professor emeritus John Martinis and UCSB physics professor Michel Devoret were awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize.
read more

UCPD says bike safety initiatives aim to be ‘education efforts versus enforcement’

October 15, 2025 by

The Associated Students Senate heard from UC Police Department Interim Chief of Police in response to increasing concern over the new bike enforcement program.
read more

Campus HSI initiatives persist despite loss in federal funding

October 15, 2025 by

Despite the loss of several federal funds, initiatives under UC Santa Barbara’s Hispanic-Serving Institution remain steadfast in their commitment to students.
read more

A week in UC student news

October 15, 2025 by

UC won five Nobel Prizes across three days, FDA approved clinical trial for UCLA heart regeneration drug and UCSD introduced artificial intelligence major.
read more

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

October 15, 2025 by

The MultiCultural Center is hosting “Spiritual Care Club” and The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is hosting “La Feria de Bienvenida.”
read more