News

October 17, 2024

I.V. Small Artists Co-Op, I.V. Flea host market

By Dexter LaViolette

The Isla Vista Small Artists Co-Op and Isla Vista Flea co-hosted a market on Oct. 12 at the Isla Vista Community Center, a swap meet, curated clothing sales, performers and food vendors. 

October 17, 2024

Halloween programming for 2024

By Lizzy Rager

In celebration of Halloween, I.V. and campus entities have organized programming throughout October. This includes the Oct. 26-27 and Nov. 2-3, during which an ordinance will be enforced by the IVFP.

October 17, 2024

S.E.A.L. hosts fifth annual Cultural Identities Fair

By Dmitri Anh-Minh Tran

S.E.A.L. hosted its fifth annual Cultural Identities Fair on Oct. 9, with cultural clubs, career-oriented organizations and Greek life, tabling and fundraising for their organizations.

October 17, 2024

AFSCME 3299 announces strike vote from Oct. 28-30, says University engaged in ‘bad-faith bargaining’

By Lizzy Rager

A UC-wide union representing 37,000 service and patient care workers announced on Oct. 10 that a strike vote will be held from Oct. 28-30 which may authorize an Unfair Labor Practice Strike.

October 17, 2024

UC News

By Lizzy Rager

UCSC seizes phone of student arrested at encampment, university accused of retaliation for lawsuit and UCLA alum arrested for illegal possession of arms near Trump rally.

October 17, 2024

Student guide to voting in 2024 elections

By Sophia Benito

This Election Day the UCSB community will be able to vote for the next president, local officials and other ballot initiatives. Polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day.

October 17, 2024

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

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

Los Curanderos is hosting a Pop-Up Market fundraiser on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Lot 22 Lawn. Vendors will be donating their proceeds to Los Curanderos.

October 16, 2024

Senate proposes structural changes to increase A.S. efficiency

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

The Senate discussed repairing relations between A.S. entities at its Oct. 9 meeting, discussing several bills including one on establishing more clear requisition guidelines.

October 16, 2024

SJP walks out for Gaza, Lebanon during “Week of Rage”

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

SJP called for students to walk out of their classes on Oct. 9 and gather at the library steps to honor victims of violence in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023 and in Lebanon due to recent strikes.

October 12, 2024

IVCSD tightens budget for first time after revenue drop-offs

By Lizzy Rager

The IVCSD tightened its budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year after falling short of projected revenue by $100,000 in the last fiscal year.

October 11, 2024

Lebanese Social Club hosts fundraisers for humanitarian aid in Lebanon, Gaza

By Conor Kelly

One fundraiser sells t-shirts for aid in Gaza, and the other will award the highest donor for aid in Lebanon with a retreat to Big Bear.

October 11, 2024

Overnight burglaries reported near Storke Family Housing and Santa Ynez Apartments

By Lizzy Rager

Two burglaries occurred overnight from Oct. 10-11 near campus housing. Tools, home improvement fixtures, and other items were stolen.

October 11, 2024

“All Languages Language Exchange” propels multilingual connections

By Jack Dindia

OISS kicked off the first bi-monthly “All Languages Language Exchange” in the SRB on Oct. 3, providing a space for students to practice different languages at all skill levels.

October 11, 2024

IVRPD hosts first Stewardship Saturday event of the quarter

By Yaati Sureka

IVRPD held the first ‘Stewardship Saturday’ of the 2024-25 school year on Oct. 5. ‘Stewardship Saturday’ is a weekly series where volunteers can learn tips about sustainable gardening.

October 11, 2024

Privately-owned student housing complex opening fall 2025

By Michelle Cisneros

A new privately owned housing complex will open behind the Sierra Madre Villages in fall 2025 featuring five to six-bedroom houses.

October 10, 2024

AFSCME 3299 demands better wages, housing preceding new contract

By Jack Dindia

The AFSCME 3299 labor union rallied on Oct. 9 for better pay and housing support. The union contract expires on Oct. 31, and they are currently in contract negotiations with the University.