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February 14, 2025

Acclaimed author Manuel Muñoz receives Luis Leal Award for Distinction in Chicano/Latino literature

By Salma Maytorena

The 20th anniversary of the Luis Leal Award was celebrated on Feb. 5 , with this year's recipient being Manuel Muñoz

February 14, 2025

Budget for Spring Festival increased for on-site medical services, ‘sobering center’ as Deltopia alternative

By Jack Dindia

IVCSD approved a $80,000 budget increase for the Spring Festival, a community festival meant to provide an alternative space during Deltopia

February 13, 2025

Goleta City Council passes resolution against Sable Offshore restarting oil pipeline

By Michelle Cisneros

The Goleta City Council unanimously adopted a resolution on Feb. 4 opposing Sable Offshore restarting the Las Flores Pipeline responsible for the 2015 Refugio Oil Spill.

February 13, 2025

Student associations files lawsuit against the Department of Education over ‘illegal’ DOGE data access

By Lizzy Rager

Staffers from DOGE reportedly gained access to DOE systems that had personal information of millions of students enrolled in federal aid programs

February 13, 2025

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

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

The Professional Women's Association, the Latin@/x UCSB Network Association (LUNA) and The Collective are hosting Palentines' Day Coffee Break on Thursday, Feb. 13.

February 13, 2025

A Week in UC News

By Lizzy Rager

A judge halts Trump's order on NIH medical research cuts, UPTE-CWA 9119 begins their strike vote and the UC releases a new Artificial Intelligence website

February 12, 2025

Several Del Playa properties at-risk ahead of forecasted storm, county says

By Lizzy Rager

Santa Barbara County is monitoring over 35 properties on Del Playa Drive ahead of forecasted heavy rain from tonight until Friday. 

February 12, 2025

Over 250 people march over I.C.E. activities in pouring rain

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

The group marched from the Arbor to Cheadle Hall and finally to the Eternal Flame through rain and wind as eight campus organizations delivered speeches.

February 12, 2025

Senate fills five on-campus seats, refines special election ballot language

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar, Conor Kelly

The Associated Students 75th Senate swore in five new on-campus senators at its Feb. 5 meeting. They also discussed long-term plans, funding requests and the winter quarter special election.

February 12, 2025

Perpetrator of Goleta Beach sexual assault, robbery still at large

By Lizzy Rager

The suspect of a robbery and sexual assault that occurred at Goleta Beach two weeks ago is still at large, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office says. 

February 12, 2025

OBSD hosts Black History Month opening ceremony, honors Elroy Pinks

By Iris Guo

The Office of Black Student Development hosted its third annual Black History Month opening ceremony on Feb. 3 in the Student Resource Building’s Multipurpose Room. 

February 11, 2025

‘Grrrls’ just wanna have waves: new surf collective expands to I.V.

By Morgan Guest

Women-led surf collective Grrrlsonboards expanded its mission to Isla Vista as of Jan. 31st, through a club aimed to support women in the surfing community.

February 11, 2025

Author Tommy Orange talks about his life journey, influence on Native American-centered novels at Campbell Hall

By Malia Guy

Pulitzer Prize finalist and best-selling author Tommy Orange gave a presentation Campbell Hall, where he discussed his life experiences and novels. 

February 11, 2025

Volunteers keep ‘Bark’ park clean

By Sophia Benito

IVRPD in collaboration with the UCSB Environmental Affairs Board, held a ‘Stewardship Saturday’ event on Feb. 1 at Sueño Park.

February 11, 2025

Students come together to celebrate Lunar New Year amid political pressures

By Tillie Rubin

Several departments at UCSB hosted a Lunar New Year Celebration on Jan. 29 with food, boba, crafts and games in the MultiCultural Center Lounge.

February 10, 2025

Foodbank of Santa Barbara County to open new Sharehouse

By Elta Tracy

The Foodbank of SBC will open a new 57,000 square foot warehouse at 82 Coromar Drive on March 1. Nicknamed “Sharehouse,” the location will store and distribute a greater amount of food.