Batcave Sessions with Milk Drunk
Meet and listen to the most recent winners of the annual UCSB Battle of the Bands competition, Milk Drunk.
I.V., Santa Barbara Experience 5.3 Magnitude Earthquake
Several individuals in I.V. and on the UC Santa Barbara campus reported feeling a “rolling sensation” or a “jerk” when the earthquake hit.
Rezoning Will Provide I.V. With More Library Access
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors voted in favor of establishing a new zone allowing the City of Goleta to have autonomous funding for its libraries, opening a path for Isla Vista to receive more library access and services.
Abortion Pill Clears Hurdle on Path to Public Universities
New reports confirm the safety of the Mifiprex pill, a hormonal pill used for medical abortions, which could sway legislators on their vote regarding Senate Bill 320.
Stagnant $2 Million Fund Could Offset UCen Project Costs, Fees Will Still Rise After Inflation
The student fees that would fund a proposed University Center renovation decreased slightly after students voted to allocate a roughly $2 million fund to the project, though part of the fees would still climb each year alongside inflation.
I.V. CSD Deltopia Requests Denied by County, UCSB
The Isla Vista Community Services District has faced difficulties implementing the motions passed at their Deltopia Town Hall last month, as the university and county have denied its requests leading up to the weekend party.
UCSB to Host First Annual Indigenous Writers Conference
The UCSB Spanish and Portuguese department will host “A Verbal Kaleidoscope,” its first-ever conference about indigenous writers, languages and literatures on April 4 and 5.
Student Sets Up Bitcoin ATM at I.V. Deli Mart
The ATM has sold an average of about $600 to $900 worth of bitcoin a day since its installation.
UC President Wants Guaranteed Admission to all Qualified CCC Students
Currently there approximately 216,700 undergraduates enrolled within the UC system, according to the UC website.
Police Find No Threat After Investigating ‘Suspicious Package’ in Isla Vista
Responders from the Santa Barbara Fire Department, Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office and California Highway Patrol were called to the scene at around 4 p.m.