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November 9, 2023

UCSB named Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution leader for third consecutive year

By Asumi Shuda

The university was among 46 recognized HSIs this year, awarded during the Hispanic Association of College and Universities Conference held in October.

November 9, 2023

IVCSD hosts parking townhall

By Sindhu Ananthavel

Isla Vista parking data was discussed at the Nov. 1 event

November 9, 2023

I.V. local government, UCSB organizations host Día de los Muertos events

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar, Annmarie Fan

Isla Vista’s local government and UC Santa Barbara campus organizations celebrated Día de los Muertos with several events late last week. Día de los Muertos dates back to the ancient Aztecs and is celebrated annually...

November 9, 2023

SB County Board of Supervisors unanimously pass Supervisor Capps’ bluff safety plan

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors convened on Nov. 7 and unanimously passed Supervisor Laura Capps’ Isla Vista bluff safety plan. Capps’ eight-step plan details proposed safety measures to ensure increase...

November 9, 2023

Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

By Asumi Shuda

Weekly goings-on in and around Isla Vista.

November 8, 2023

UCSB alumna’s erosion report evaluates coast erosion solutions, recommends more community outreach

By Lizzy Rager

The report was presented at the IVCSD's Oct. 24 board meeting.

November 7, 2023

A week in UC student news

By Alex Levin

UC Merced acknowledges Native American heritage with Toloma 5K UC Merced hosted its annual Toloma 5K on Oct. 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. ahead of Native American Heritage Month, the UC Merced Newsroom announced in a pres...

November 2, 2023

First Filipino marketplace event “Palengke” held at the MCC

By Devin Gowdy

The MultiCultural Center and UC Santa Barbara’s Kapatirang Pilipino hosted its first Filipino Palengke on Oct. 25 in the MultiCultural Center Lounge in honor of Filipino American History Month. The Palengke — meaning...

November 2, 2023

Isla Vista Districts hold Halloween Events

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar, Kelsey Scott-Otis

IVCSD holds Halloween Community Festival The Isla Vista Community Services District held its first Halloween Community Festival on Saturday Oct. 28 at 976 Embarcadero Del Mar. The festival featured live music, vendors an...

November 2, 2023

Isla Vista law enforcement response in October 2023, summarized

By Asumi Shuda

The data was obtained from the October 2023 Arrest Log folder that is provided by Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Crime Analyst Elisabeth Nybo.

November 2, 2023

Campus organizations stand in solidarity with Palestine

By Asumi Shuda

Various UCSB campus organizations published statements in solidarity with Palestinian liberation and Student for Justice in Palestine.

November 2, 2023

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

By Asumi Shuda

Weekly goings-on in and around Isla Vista from Nov. 2 to Nov. 8.

October 30, 2023

IVRPD holds bike tour, proposes I.V. park improvements

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

The Isla Vista Recreation & Park District held a community bike tour with its board of directors on Oct. 21. The tour group visited different parks throughout Isla Vista and discussed proposed updates to play structu...

October 30, 2023

A.S. CCAJJ brings back “Sing a New Song” series

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

The Associate Students Commission on Culture, Arts, and Joy Justice is continuing its weekly “Sing a New Song” music series for Fall Quarter 2023. The event takes place on Fridays from 12-1 p.m. at Storke Lawn an...

October 30, 2023

A week in UC student news

By Alex Levin

UC Davis Chancellor condemns faculty member’s social media posts UC Davis Chancellor Gary May released a statement on Oct. 19 condemning a faculty member’s posts on the social media platform X, calling the posts “r...

October 30, 2023

Rec Cen remodel eliminates overcrowding issues

By Alex Levin

The UC Santa Barbara Recreation Center refurbished Fitness Center 2 — the workout room located in the Multi-Activity Court — at the start of Fall Quarter 2023, largely addressing the center’s issues of overcrowding...