Answers and updates about immigration from USS, UC Imm

UC Santa Barbara Undocumented Student Services and the University of California Immigrant Legal Services Center gave updates and answers during a workshop on May 20.

Armed group assaults, robs two people in Isla Vista

Last night, a group of suspects assaulted two people at Tierra De Fortuna Park, stealing property from the victims. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the crime. 

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

ONDAS Student Center hosts ‘Graduate School Guidance for First-Gen Students,’ OISS hosts ‘English Conversation Club, Class Meeting with Lisa.’

A week in UC student news

Department of Justice says it intends to sue UC over alleged antisemitism and the first human bladder transplant was operated at UCLA. 

First-generation students remark on experience at UCSB

Glitter, paper, glue, plastic flowers and gems covered tables at the graduation cap decorating event celebrating first-generation students on May 14.

I.V. Food Co-op increases fundraising goals

The Isla Vista Food Cooperative has increased its total fundraising goals for 2025 and 2026 to a sum of $1 million, cooperative board members said at an emergency town hall held over Zoom on May 15. 

Term in Review: A.S. IVP Açúcar Pinto

2024-25 A.S. IVP Açúcar Pinto reflected on several projects accomplished over the academic year, amid roadblocks from administration.

Term in Review: A.S. EVPLA Owen Meyers

EVPLA Owen Meyers completed his term for the 2024-2025 academic year, which focused on public interest and expanding UCIV and the Pardall Center.

Term in Review: A.S. EVPSA Monica Mekhlouf

Monica Mekhlouf, the 2024-25 A.S. EVPSA, looked back on her time in office advocating for student needs and lobbying to University administration.

Term in Review: A.S. S.A.G. Alvin Wang

Associated Students Student Advocate General Alvin Wang reflected on his term for the 2024-25 school year, highlighting basic needs initiatives he spearheaded and casework.