News

February 20, 2025

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

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

Pilipino Cultural Night is hosting a Pilipino Cultural Night Pop-up Market on Thursday, Feb. 20, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Lot 22 lawn next to Pardall Tunnel.

February 19, 2025

A.S. opens special election, 20% voter threshold required for potential constitutional changes

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

Associated Students is holding a special election this quarter from Feb. 18-28 to make significant constitutional changes that will impact the spring quarter general elections.

February 15, 2025

Strengthened UCIV provides ‘safe space’ on nights out

By Conor Kelly

The University of California in Isla Vista (UCIV) is a non-police affiliated organization of student representatives who oversee aid stations, providing free water and snacks

February 14, 2025

Single students celebrate Valentine’s with ‘Bouquets of Self-Love’

By Hanna Olson

The SRB was filled with colorful flowers, pastries and decorative stationery for the UC Santa Barbara Women’s Center’s “Bouquets of Self-Love” event on Feb. 4.

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.