National Redistricting Impacts Isla Vista

There are three potential consequences for Isla Vista from redistricting: I.V. remains in the third district, I.V. is moved into another district or I.V. is split between two districts. 

UCSB Enforces Randomized COVID-19 Testing Amongst Vaccinated Students

Unvaccinated students have to be tested weekly and thus are not included in the random testing program.

A.S. Commission on Disability and Equality Presents “Empowering Student Leaders Series: Reframing Disability”

The meeting began with a disclaimer that there is no singular, homogenous “disabled student experience.”

Transfer Student Center Hosts Events for National Transfer Student Week: A Spooktacular Painting

In celebration of National Transfer Student Week, the TSC has been setting up events since Oct. 18 and will continue its festivities until Oct. 21.

Educational Opportunity Program’s American Indian and Indigenous Cultural Resource Center Hosts Week-long Events for Indigenous Peoples’ Day

The week started off with a hybrid celebration where community members gathered to discuss the significance of Indigenous People’s Day and their plans.

“Plan Bee” Creates Pollinator Gardens In Isla Vista To Save Native Bee Species

The main goals of the pollinator gardens are to create a place for these bee species to congregate, to reintroduce these native I.V. plants and to reform their habitats

Pass/No Pass No Longer an Option for Major Requirement Courses

With UC campuses returning to in-person instruction this fall, the grading flexibilities installed under remote instruction are now being removed. 

Design Review Committee Reviews Details on Munger Hall

The bedrooms without windows will have a “fresh air supply” coming in and  “virtual windows that simulate daylight.”

UC Issues Flu Vaccination Requirement for the 2021-22 year

Those who opt out of the requirement must continue wearing masks or face coverings on campus “to the end of the flu season.”

Who’s Your Daddy: Isla Vista Restaurant Changes Name to Dank Bowl Kitchen

Dunietz has noticed a “mostly positive” response from customers about the rebranding.