News

November 6, 2024

Senate aims to restructure chairship, Attorney General contests constitutionality of decision

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

The A.S. Senate evaluated the position of the IVP as the presiding officer of the Senate, considering a report and proposal for Senate chairship to be alternated between senators.

November 6, 2024

Students head to the polls for Election Day

By Wynne Bendell, Sara Sims

On Election Day, Nov. 5, thousands of UC Santa Barbara students on campus and in Isla Vista casted their ballots for what preliminary numbers show is one of the closest elections ever.

November 4, 2024

IVCSD finalizes draft for parking, mobility reforms, open to public comment until Nov. 1

By Lizzy Rager

The IVCSD has released a final draft of parking and mobility plans for I.V., including an enforcement parking compliance program. Residents can leave comments about the reforms via a Google form.

November 4, 2024

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

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

The UC Santa Barbara Women's Center is hosting a Witches & Feminism event on Thursday, Oct. 31, from 1-2 p.m. at the Women's Center Lounge in the SRB. 

November 4, 2024

Nobel Prize winner Jennifer Doudna delivers lecture on new CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology

By Sara Sims

Nobel Prize winner and UC Berkeley professor Jennifer Doudna presented developments on her gene research at a UC Santa Barbara Arts & Lectures event on Oct. 22.

November 4, 2024

Restorative justice suspension, UC mask-policy concerns voiced at Halloween town hall

By Lizzy Rager, Jack Dindia

The A.S. EVPLA hosted a Halloween town hall on Oct. 28 to discuss how Halloween county ordinances — including strict curfews on the weekends before and after the holiday — affect I.V.

November 4, 2024

Eddie Ahn brings intersectional environmental advocacy to the MCC

By Sasha Pantoja, Katie Poon

Author and Executive Director of Brightline Defense Eddie Ahn discussed the environmental advocacy illustrated in his comic book memoir, “Advocate” on Oct. 21.

November 4, 2024

UC News

By Lizzy Rager

UC Davis is now eligible to become a HSI after fall enrollment numbers crossed the threshold for the first time.

October 30, 2024

Senate discusses BCU relations, requisition policies, GFIP

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

The Associated Students 75th Senate convened on Oct. 23 to discuss the position of Boards, Committees and Units and senate leadership as well as pass resolutions related to financial policies.

October 28, 2024

IVRPD opens bid package for construction on Pardall Gardens

By Bella Astin, Lauren Ludwick

The Isla Vista Recreation and Park District has begun the construction phase of the Pardall Gardens Renovation Project, the project's bid notice opened on Oct. 9.

October 28, 2024

“Global Education & Research Spotlight” highlights undergraduate research opportunities

By Jack Dindia

The Anthropology Club hosted “Global Education & Research Spotlight” on Oct. 18 to discuss potential research opportunities and ongoing undergraduate research.

October 28, 2024

Sapphic community finds connection through scrapbooking

By Sasha Pantoja

The Resource Center for Sexual & Gender Diversity held its weekly Sapphic Scrapbooking event on Oct. 18 as a “by us, for us” community space.

October 28, 2024

IVCSD hosts Day of the Dead festival, Night Market

By Sophia Benito

The Isla Vista Community Services District hosted a Day of the Dead festival alongside an art festival and night market on Oct. 19.

October 28, 2024

What does it mean for UCSB to be a Hispanic-Serving Institution?

By Lizzy Rager, Michelle Cisneros, Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

UC Santa Barbara approaches its 10th anniversary as a federally-designated Hispanic-Serving Institution. In that time, the university has changed what it means to serve its Hispanic student population.

October 28, 2024

Newly-appointed HSI director holds first HSI forum

By Alyssa Dabney

To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and introduce its new Hispanic Serving Institution director, UCSB held its first “HSI Forum: Promoting Latine Excellence and Servingness.”

October 25, 2024

Dean of Students Joaquin Becerra aims to expand restorative justice practices, direct communication with students

By Michelle Cisneros

As a UCSB alumnus and new dean of students, Joaquin Becerra aims to expand the campus restorative justice program and increase direct communication with students.