News

November 21, 2024

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

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

Weekly goings-on in and around Isla Vista.

November 21, 2024

UC Santa Barbara to construct East Campus Housing project

By Lizzy Rager

Along with San Benito Housing, the housing projects will add 3,500 new student beds through on-campus facilities.

November 18, 2024

Sable Offshore to control pipeline that caused Refugio oil spill, EDC appeals decision

By Michelle Cisneros

Sable Offshore gained approval from the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission to restart the same pipeline that caused the 2015 Refugio oil spill. 

November 18, 2024

Edible Campus Program teaches gardening in unconventional spaces

By Sophia Evans

Those living at UC Santa Barbara or in the broader Isla Vista community may not see those spaces as ideal for gardening.

November 18, 2024

UC News

By Lizzy Rager

On Nov. 8, 5,000 University of California workers filed for a new union. The Union is composed of student services and advising workers

November 18, 2024

BWHC’s Black Beauty Expo provides Black students with accessible hair products

By Jack Dindia

The UC Santa Barbara Associated Students Black Women’s Health Collaborative hosted the third Black Beauty Expo at the Student Resource Building on Nov. 8.

November 18, 2024

Gaucho Gaming is a ‘critical hit’ with local gamers

By Dylan Vo

Gaucho Gaming is the primary recreational and competitive video game club at UC Santa Barbara. Founded in 2015, the club hosts game nights and events

November 18, 2024

Democratic incumbents win general election seats, local races decided by few voters

By Lizzy Rager, Conor Kelly

The Nov. 5 general elections were a success for Democrats and incumbents seeking reelection for Santa Barbara County and Isla Vista races.

November 15, 2024

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

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

Hermanas Unidas de UCSB is hosting La Pulguita market on Thursday, Nov. 14 and Friday, Nov. 15, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Lot 22. The small market will feature vendors selling vintage clothes.

November 14, 2024

Campus reacts to election results, student organizations provide spaces for processing

By Michelle Cisneros, Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

Following the 2024 election, students and communities on campus are looking for ways to process the results and move forward.

November 13, 2024

A.S. Senate passes bills to change standing rules, reform honoraria policies

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

The Associated Students 75th Senate passed updates to senate standing rules and honoraria reforms at its Nov. 6 meeting for increased internal efficiency, according to senators.

November 13, 2024

SBC remains on air quality watch for Ventura County Mountain Fire smoke

By Lizzy Rager

The Mountain Fire in Ventura County began on Nov. 6 and has burned 20,630 acres after being active for six days. As of Nov. 12, the county remains on watch.

November 13, 2024

Voters face ballot shortages, equipment issues, long lines on Election Day

By Lizzy Rager

Several polling places ran out of provisional English-language ballots and faced equipment issues, according to several voters and poll workers.

November 11, 2024

‘Visionary’ Elroy Pinks’ legacy lives on at UC Santa Barbara

By Lizzy Rager

Elroy Pinks, the executive director of the OBSD, passed away on July 9 last summer at age 52. His impacts not only reach campus but across California.

November 11, 2024

Former UC union organizer Wendy Santamaria runs for Santa Barbara City Council

By Salma Maytorena

UCSB alum and former AFSCME Union Representative Wendy Santamaria is running for Santa Barbara City Council representing District 1.

November 11, 2024

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

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

Los Curanderos is holding a pop-up market fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 7, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lot 22 lawn. The event is open to all, vendors will be selling items to raise money.