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April 30, 2026

UCSB organizations celebrate first UCSB Earth Month

By Lola Hadley, Gabriel Welch

On Jan. 28, 1969, an offshore drilling rig operated by Union Oil burst due to extreme pressure underwater off the Santa Barbara coast.

April 30, 2026

Student side hustles promote creativity and connection

By Julia Sanabria

Beyond their academic and extracurricular commitments, several UC Santa Barbara students have started their own businesses. Campus dormitories and Isla Vista apartments house a myriad of nail technicians, crochet connois...

April 30, 2026

Student-developed app provides meals at lower costs

By Marissa Macher, Nathan Friedman

Students developed the OrtegaEats app, which allows students to sell their unused swipes and those without meal plans to purchase a meal at a lower cost.

April 30, 2026

Student club brings laughs to campus

By Gabriel Welch

UC Santa Barbara’s comedy club, Laughology, hosted its largest show of the year at Campbell Hall on April 19.

April 29, 2026

Senate hears BWHC concerns, proposes student housing at Centennial House site

By Jack Dindia, Wynne Bendell

The 76th A.S. Senate heard concerns from the Black Women’s Health Collaborative over a significant proposed budget cut and alleged anti-Blackness within A.S.

April 29, 2026

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

By Jack Dindia

TSC hosts "Coffee & Community," A.S. Media Center hosts "Writing for TV & Film" and RCSGD hosts "Drag Club Interest Meeting."

April 29, 2026

Students take a midterm break at Chi-Chella

By Sanjana Lingam

The Residential Housing Association Council of San Miguel, San Nicolas, Santa Cruz, Anacapa and Santa Rosa halls came together to host their annual Chi-Chella.

April 29, 2026

TASA’s annual night market promotes community for all

By Julia Sanabria

The Taiwanese American Student Association held its annual Night Market on April 24.

April 29, 2026

A.S. brings local bands to campus

By Elijah Obando

The IVP office held I.V. Underground, a community-focused event that brought local bands to the University Center lawn on April 23.

April 29, 2026

New ‘Barter 4 Better’ event in I.V. inspires circular economy

By Mavis Holley, Yogita Sharma, Ramona Jacobson

Students and community members gathered at Trigo-Pasado Park to share items and knowledge as part of the first-ever "Barter 4 Better" trading event on April 19.

April 24, 2026

Juggling Club hosts 50th Annual Juggling Festival

By Elijah Obando, Yogita Sharma

The Juggling Club hosted its annual Juggling Festival at Little Acorn Park from April 17 to 19, marking the 50th time it's been held.

April 24, 2026

IVCSD ramps up parking compliance program

By Levi Kauffman, Elijah Obando

Since February, two new Isla Vista Community Services District parking compliance ambassadors have begun patrolling local streets.

April 24, 2026

A.S. Bike Shop initiative aims to use tires as sustainable energy

By Gabriel Welch, Dalia Puchalt

More than 10,000 people bike to the University on a daily basis. Recently, students created the Tire Recovery Education and Diversion program (T.R.E.A.D.) as a solution.