A.S. Bike Committee secures funding for ILP bike path
A.S. Bike Committee secured approximately $1.4 million for the construction of a bike path between the ILP and Library, with a tentative opening of Fall 2026.
Former A.S. president sues UCSB for allegedly failing to respond to antisemitic harassment
In early December, former UCSB A.S. President Tessa Veksler issued a lawsuit against the University for allegedly failing to adequately address the harassment she faced.
IVCSD elects new leadership, discusses plans for Deltopia alternative
The IVCSD Board of Directors elected its new president and vice president for the 2026 calendar year and discussed plans for the alternative event to Deltopia.
Isla Vista unincorporated: the community’s fight for cityhood
Isla Vista is considered an unincorporated community, meaning it is not an official city and falls under the jurisdiction of Santa Barbara County.
Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista
Los Curanderos hosts a fundraiser, OISS hosts “English Conversation Club” and TSC hosts “How to Navigate Student Housing.”
A week in UC student news
UC workers’ unions announce strike vote, UCSD researchers aim to reduce liver transplant shortage and a deceased person was found near UC Berkeley housing.
UCSB fraternity, local organization hosts MLK walk
Fraternity and local organization hosted a MLK Jr. Day walk on Jan. 15 to honor the civil rights leader and his wife, activist Coretta Scott King. Several
Senate condemns Deltopia noise ordinance, discusses ILP bike path
A.S. Senate formally condemned the county’s passing of the Deltopia noise ordinance and discussed the attainment of funding for the ILP bike path.
Student Affairs petitions for ‘Save Student Services’ fee initiative
Student Affairs is petitioning for the “Save Student Services” fee. Students will vote to individually adjust 18 fees for inflation, as funding is at risk.
Isla Vista resident arrested on child sexual abuse material charges
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 19-year-old Isla Vista resident on a misdemeanor charge related to child sexual abuse material on Jan. 8.