News

February 24, 2025

Legal battle continues for restart of local pipeline

By Michelle Cisneros

In the last two weeks, a federal agency confirmed a waiver that aids in the restart of the Las Flores Pipeline. Meanwhile, a state commission issued a cease and desist letter to halt the restart. 

February 22, 2025

Senate plants seeds to bring football back to UCSB

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar, Conor Kelly

The resolution aims to propel the new chancellor and the next Associated Students president to take on the project.

February 22, 2025

Rising tuition costs and national trends impact UCSB enrollment from Santa Barbara schools, local education leaders say

By Michelle Cisneros

UCSB’s campus boasts ocean views and the No. 13 spot among the highest-regarded public universities in the country. Despite this, SB locals tend to enroll at the campus in low numbers.

February 21, 2025

IVCSD Term in Review: Marcos Aguilar

By Lizzy Rager

Former IVCSD president and director Marcos Aguilar reflects on his last four years serving the Isla Vista community and his last 15 years living in Isla Vista.

February 21, 2025

Students receive over $255,000 in funding for teaching careers

By Lyla Merk, Cari Tookoian

The funds help students at the Gevirtz graduate school get into teaching careers at the Santa Barbara Unified school district.

February 20, 2025

SBC allocates $7.2 million to improve bike, pedestrian infrastructure in I.V.

By Jack Dindia

The County of Santa Barbara Public Works unveiled a $7.2 million plan to enhance bike and pedestrian infrastructure in Isla Vista.

February 20, 2025

A Week in UC News

By Lizzy Rager

Thousands of UC employees voted to authorize a strike on for alleged systemic and ongoing staffing shortages that impact patient care and research operations.

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.