News

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.

October 10, 2024

UC News

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

A UCLA student organized a memorial in honor of those killed during the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by militant-group Hamas was disrupted by two individuals on Monday, according to the Daily Bruin.

October 10, 2024

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

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

Health & Wellness is hosting an Open Awareness Meditation session on Thursday, Oct. 10, from 12-12:45 p.m. at the Health & Wellness and Women's Center Community Room 1238 in the SRB.

October 10, 2024

The search for a new chancellor begins

By Lizzy Rager

A.S. Senator Dan Siddiqui was chosen to represent the undergraduate student body on a consulting committee to pick UCSB’s new chancellor after Yang steps down at the end of this year. 

October 9, 2024

SSI holds vigil to honor Israeli victims of Oct. 7

By Jack Dindia

Students Supporting Israel held a vigil at Storke Tower on the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7. Attendees honored those who died with candles, speeches and prayers.

October 9, 2024

SJP holds vigil in remembrance of victims in Gaza since Oct. 7

By Michelle Cisneros

Members of SJP, JVP and other community members gathered on Oct. 7 for a vigil in remembrance of the Palestinian, Lebanese and Israeli lives lost in the last year.

October 4, 2024

CALPIRG celebrates California ban on plastic bags in grocery stores after a year of advocacy

By Conor Kelly

California banned single-use plastic bags on Sept. 22, correcting a loophole in the original law. CALPIRG engaged in grassroots organizing on the matter for the year prior.