Senate hears concerns over proposed systemwide shift to online language courses

Senate heard concerns from students and faculty in the Department of French and Italian about the UC-wide effort to shift language courses to an online program. 

IVCSD hosts Soltopia cleanup, showing less litter in I.V.

IVCSD hosted its annual post-Deltopia cleanup on April 5, yielding 372 pounds of trash. The gathered trash across I.V. was over 400 pounds fewer than last year.

Lisa Phillips advocates for survivors of sexual violence, speaks against Jeffrey Epstein

Podcaster and sexual assault survivor Lisa Phillips shared her story of recovering from sexual abuse and seeking justice on April 8 at Isla Vista Theater.

Rori’s Artisanal Creamery opens Goleta location in Storke Plaza

Rori’s Artisanal Creamery celebrated the opening of its new Goleta location on April 3, welcoming customers with free scoops of ice cream throughout the day.

A month in UC student news

UC continues plan to extend online language courses, UC and UAW reach contract agreement and UCLA removes César E. Chávez from department name.

University, A.S. address campus safety concerns with cameras, new app

In response to several incidents of violent crimes, administrators and Associated Students have collaborated to implement several campus safety initiatives.

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

UCSB Library hosts “AI in Action,” S.E.A. Club hosts “Seizure First Aid Certification” and Santa Cruz Hall hosts “Feria de Primavera.”

Senate discusses use for new University property, announces new safety app

Senate discussed how administration should use purchased property and announced a new app focused on campus safety to address student concerns.  

Asian-owned businesses in I.V. allege exclusion from Soltopia, IVCSD asserts difficulties with time constraints

Several Asian-owned businesses in IV claim to have been excluded from the list of vendors chosen for the sanctioned Deltopia alternative, Soltopia.

Dismantling Deltopia

The typical jam-packed streets, loud music and hundreds of citations seen at Deltopia in years past were absent from Del Playa Drive on April 4.