TBTN holds vigil for rape and strangulation survivor, voice frustration with administration

A.S. Take Back the Night and representatives of the survivor of the recent rape and strangulation in campus housing, hosted a vigil in Greek Park on May 26.

Senate finalizes term, swears in new cohort

76th A.S. Senate adopted its final pieces of legislation at its last meeting, followed by the swearing in of the 77th cohort of executives and senators. 

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

Women’s Center hosts “Women and Wheels,” Gaucho Gaming hosts “Resupply Social” and Health & Wellness hosts “Energy Elixir Study Jams”

Aftermath of the Canvas breach: What’s next?

On Thursday, May 7, Canvas, the online learning platform, was shut down at UCSB after a cyberattack caused an Instructure data breach.

A week in UC student news

NSF suspended 18 UC Berkeley research grants, four UC alumni awarded with 2026 Pulitzer Prizes in Journalism and Former UCSD student files lawsuit against UC Regents over arrest at Gaza Solidarity Encampment.

SBSHC provides alternative affordable housing to students

With the average rent of a one-bedroom apartment in Isla Vista exceeding $2,000, some look to alternatives in the form of a housing cooperative. 

IHC announces new bachelor’s degree program with Corcoran State Prison

IHC announced a new Bachelor of Arts program for incarcerated individuals at Corcoran State Prison, with the first cohort being admitted for Fall 2027.

IVCSD hears from CALPIRG, parking compliance and annual reports

The IVCSD heard from CALPIRG members and presented their public works and sustainability annual report during their board meeting on May 12. 

CALPIRG’s continued passion for a changed world

CALPIRG is a grassroots activist organization that advocates against issues relating to the environment, democracy, hunger and public health.

I.V. Surfrider hosts 27th annual concert for the coast

Isla Vista Surfrider hosted its 27th annual Concert For The Coast on May 16 to raise money for the Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute.