News

May 28, 2026

Gaucho Gaming Convention brings popular voice actors to UCSB

By Elijah Obando

Gaucho Gaming hosted their convention featuring voice actors from popular video games such as Genshin Impact, Marvel Rivals, Resident Evil and Silent Hill.

May 28, 2026

International students’ post-graduation employment authorization on pause indefinitely

By Levi Kauffman

13 UCSB Iranian graduate students, researchers and alumni requested Rep. Salud Carbajal’s help in lifting a pause on a postgrad work authorization program.

May 27, 2026

TBTN holds vigil for rape and strangulation survivor, voice frustration with administration

By Levi Kauffman

A.S. Take Back the Night and representatives of the survivor of the recent rape and strangulation in campus housing, hosted a vigil in Greek Park on May 26.

May 27, 2026

Senate finalizes term, swears in new cohort

By Wynne Bendell

76th A.S. Senate adopted its final pieces of legislation at its last meeting, followed by the swearing in of the 77th cohort of executives and senators.

May 27, 2026

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

By Dylan Vo

Women’s Center hosts "Women and Wheels," Gaucho Gaming hosts "Resupply Social" and Health & Wellness hosts "Energy Elixir Study Jams"

May 27, 2026

Aftermath of the Canvas breach: What’s next?

By Isabella Le

On Thursday, May 7, Canvas, the online learning platform, was shut down at UCSB after a cyberattack caused an Instructure data breach.

May 27, 2026

YDSA hosts teach-in demanding sanctuary campus, administration postpones negotiations

By Wynne Bendell, Lola Hadley

UCSB’s chapter of YDSA marched from the Library to Cheadle Hall to host a teach-in calling on university administrators to hear their demands on May 21.

May 22, 2026

A week in UC student news

By Wynne Bendell

NSF suspended 18 UC Berkeley research grants, four UC alumni awarded with 2026 Pulitzer Prizes in Journalism and Former UCSD student files lawsuit against UC Regents over arrest at Gaza Solidarity Encampment.

May 22, 2026

SBSHC provides alternative affordable housing to students

By Elijah Obando

With the average rent of a one-bedroom apartment in Isla Vista exceeding $2,000, some look to alternatives in the form of a housing cooperative.

May 22, 2026

IHC announces new bachelor’s degree program with Corcoran State Prison

By Wynne Bendell

IHC announced a new Bachelor of Arts program for incarcerated individuals at Corcoran State Prison, with the first cohort being admitted for Fall 2027.

May 21, 2026

IVCSD hears from CALPIRG, parking compliance and annual reports

By Elijah Obando

The IVCSD heard from CALPIRG members and presented their public works and sustainability annual report during their board meeting on May 12.

May 21, 2026

CALPIRG’s continued passion for a changed world

By Elijah Obando

CALPIRG is a grassroots activist organization that advocates against issues relating to the environment, democracy, hunger and public health.

May 21, 2026

I.V. Surfrider hosts 27th annual concert for the coast

By Dylan Vo

Isla Vista Surfrider hosted its 27th annual Concert For The Coast on May 16 to raise money for the Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute.

May 20, 2026

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

By Dylan Vo

IHC hosts "Humanities Decanted: Josephine Metcalf," CLCRC hosts "Grad Cap Decorating Event" and RCSGD hosts "Sapphic Scrapbooking - Graduation Season!"

May 20, 2026

I.V. street mural completion celebrated with ribbon-cutting ceremony

By Lola Hadley

Gaucho Think Tank, IVCSD & Santa Barbara County hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the completed street mural on Camino Pescadero and Pardall Road on May 19.