News

February 11, 2022

Three Professors Selected to Contribute to the National Climate Assessment

By Nisha Malley

The document includes over 30 chapters and solicits the contributions of hundreds of climate, economic and energy experts across the country.

February 10, 2022

Shooting Occurs at Pacifica Suites

By Atmika Iyer, Holly Rusch

The shooters fled the scene before law enforcement arrived.

February 10, 2022

Students Frustrated by Modified Unit Cap for Class Registration

By Nisha Malley, Alex Rudolph

The policy also prevented all students from achieving full-time status — which requires a minimum enrollment of 12 units — until their second registration period.

February 10, 2022

Public Health Urges Students To Remain Vigilant With COVID-19

By Atmika Iyer

Though COVID-19 case rates have been decreasing since the January 2022 surge, public health officials said that students should remain cautious and vigilant about public gatherings regardless.

February 10, 2022

Motorcyclist Rear-Ends Car on Del Playa; Motorcyclist Sustains Serious Injuries

By Atmika Iyer

As a result of the fall, the motorcyclist sustained severe injuries and was transported to Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital. The status of the motorcyclist’s injuries are still unknown.

February 9, 2022

Vista Point: Weekly Goings-on in Isla Vista

By Atmika Iyer, Holly Rusch

Events happening in and around Isla Vista for community members to engage in.

February 9, 2022

“An Instrument of Hope”: New I.V. Houseless Shelter to be Renamed after Renowned Local Humanitarian and Priest Father Jon-Stephen Hedges

By Atmika Iyer

The SBC Board of Supervisors unanimously voted on Tuesday to rename Isla Vista’s houseless shelter Hedges House of Hope, after Isla Vista’s most well-known humanitarian.

February 6, 2022

IVRPD Begins Renovations for Pardall Gardens

By Melea Maglalang

Along with establishing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant accessible pathways and updating pre-existing park amenities, the renovation will emphasize planting drought-tolerant foliage.

February 5, 2022

UCSB Professors Receive Distinguished Grant for Research Projects

By Kyra Schimpf

Anthony Barbieri, Chinese history professor, and Sherene Seikaly, associate professor of history, received $60,000 each in research grants.

February 5, 2022

UCSB Moot Court Wins National Championship for One Category, Places Fourth in Another

By Lian Benasuly

A total of six UCSB students — three teams of two students — participated in the virtual competition, with one team advancing to the top four nationally.

February 5, 2022

UCSB Library Kicks Off “Reads” Program With Book Giveaway

By Sindhu Ananthavel

UCSB Reads — which will celebrate its 16th anniversary this year — occurs annually and features a different book every year.

February 5, 2022

Office of Student Advocate Launches UCPD Complaint Form

By Asumi Shuda

The form is meant to provide students with a comfortable, safe and secure avenue to express any grievances they may have from negative interactions with the UC Police Department.

February 5, 2022

Basic Needs Vending Machine Serves UCSB Students

By Holly Rusch

The president's office is working in conjunction with the A.S. Food Bank to stock the vending machines.

February 5, 2022

IVCSD Stabilizes To Expand Staff and Services

By Atmika Iyer

Now, not only has IVCSD taken on several projects, but it has reached the stage where it can expand its staff to provide better services for local residents.