News

March 28, 2025

UCSB freshman dies from injuries following balcony fall, family confirms

By Lizzy Rager

Elizabeth “Liz” Hamel died after suffering severe injuries due to an alleged balcony fall from an on-campus dorm hall in February, according to her family. 

March 22, 2025

IVCSD purchases $50,000 of Co-op memberships for community members

By Jack Dindia

IVCSD purchased $50,000 in shares of the Isla Vista Food Cooperative in an attempt to reduce parking congestion in Isla Vista.

March 21, 2025

Suspect in Isla Vista bike path shooting arrested in Concord

By Lizzy Rager

Police identified the suspect as 20-year-old Jackson Kyle Jue, a resident of Isla Vista. He was found 330 miles away, late Thursday night.

March 20, 2025

Senate discusses housing, Deltopia, Spring Election

By Michelle Cisneros, Conor Kelly

During their March 5 meeting, the Associated Students 75th Senate discussed housing with a county supervisor, resources for Deltopia and lock-in fee increase proposals.

March 20, 2025

Local first-generation middle, high school students learn about S.T.E.M. careers on MESA Day

By Salma Maytorena

Local middle and high school students presented S.T.E.M. projects and engaged in informational workshops at UC Santa Barbara’s College Destination Day on March 8.

March 20, 2025

Woman injured in Isla Vista shooting, suspect still at large

By Lizzy Rager

Near the Santa Ynez apartments last night, a woman suffered gunshot wounds in an armed robbery. The suspect evaded police and remains at-large.

March 10, 2025

Community comes together to “beautify” Isla Vista through Community Care Project

By Grace Medecki

Joined by UC Santa Barbara students and community members, volunteers and event organizers redeveloped areas of Isla Vista through art, gardening and cleanups. 

March 9, 2025

Oliver Rosales discusses new book at Sal Castro Memorial Lecture event

By Salma Maytorena

Oliver Rosales, a history professor from Bakersfield College, led the biannual Sal Castro Memorial Lecture on Feb. 26 at the UC Santa Barbara McCune Conference Room.

March 9, 2025

Black Women’s Health Collaborative expands since being founded in 2020

By Wynne Bendell

BWHC aims to provide health and wellness services to “Black women and non-men” at UC Santa Barbara. It's the first organization of its kind within the University of California.

March 8, 2025

Sci-Fi writer Nalo Hopkinson discusses Afrofuturism in her work

By Malia Guy

Hopkinson visited Mosher Alumni House on Feb. 21 to discuss her novels and Afrofuturism — a genre that combines science fiction and fantasy with Black culture.

March 8, 2025

Food Not Bombs provides free weekly dinners to community

By Finnegan Kite

Volunteers served meals to about 50 attendees, including students, homeless people and other Isla Vista residents

March 8, 2025

Hundreds rally for Transgender Unity March in Santa Barbara

By Anusha Singh, Kaavya Saini

Over 400 people gathered in downtown Santa Barbara on March 1 to protest the Trump Administration's policies on transgender populations

March 8, 2025

Lorax look-alikes ‘speak for the trees’

By Levi Kauffman

CALPIRG organized the event to get students to draft public comments for the United States Forest Service on the Wildfire Risk Reduction Project

March 8, 2025

Let’s be blunt: Cannabis town hall

By Allie Panetta

Professionals discuss the risks and benefits of cannabis-use, including its benefits for mental health and reducing stress

March 8, 2025

Forum gives faculty insight on how to support undocumented students

By Jack Dindia

Faculty Equity Advisors and Associate Deans of DEI hosted a forum on immigration, where faculty discussed ways to support undocumented students. 

March 7, 2025

UCSB Drag Club brings community, glamor to campus

By Michelle Cisneros

Members of UCSB's Drag Club put on their tallest wigs and most sequined gowns before heading out to perform at the Graduate Student Association Lounge — after completing their assignments and research for the day, of c...