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

Campus Advocacy, Resources & Education hosts “Seeds for Healthy Relationships,” Women’s Center hosts “Feminist Book Club” and TSC hosts “Candy Gram Making.”

Senate discusses student fees, IVSCD takes first steps to achieve cityhood

Senate discussed student fee waste and solutions, and IVCSD requested funding for the first step of achieving cityhood. 

Mexican-American author Julissa Arce receives UCSB Luis Leal Award

Author Julissa received the Luis Leal Award for Distinction in Chicano/Latino Literature on Feb. 4.

New Indivisible I.V. chapter holds protest against I.C.E.

Isla Vista community members gathered to protest against I.C.E. This protest was the first demonstration held by the new Isla Vista chapter of Indivisible.

Peaceful Pardall Gardens opens in I.V.

Around 50 community members celebrated the grand opening of the new Pardall Gardens on Jan. 29. The park features a stage, seating and a native plant station. 

Board of Supervisors honors UCSB Nobel laureates

The SBC Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution to commend UCSB physics professor emeritus John Martinis and physics professor Michel Devoret for their 2025 Nobel Prize in physics.

IVCSD approves use of facilities for warming centers

The IVCSD Board of Directors unanimously approved the use of the Isla Vista Community Center as a warming center at its Jan. 27 meeting.

A week in UC student news

UCB is designated as a Black-Serving Institution, union members disrupt forum, and the DOJ aims to join lawsuit against UCLA medical school.

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

IHC hosts “Humanities Decanted: Elana Resnick,” Health & Wellness hosts “Cooking For Better Sleep” and RCSGD hosts “Making QT-ies Flowers!”

Senate formally condemns antisemitism, proposes constitutional amendments

A.S. Senate formally condemned antisemitism, proposed constitutional amendments to its legal code and received a report on association spending.