Student side hustles promote creativity and connection
Beyond their academic and extracurricular commitments, several UC Santa Barbara students have started their own businesses. Campus dormitories and Isla Vista apartments house a myriad of nail technicians, crochet connoisseurs and other creative sellers. First-year psychological & brain sciences major Olivia Perry sells crochet bikini tops, booty shorts and ponchos out of her dorm. Perry […]
Student-developed app provides meals at lower costs
Students developed the OrtegaEats app, which allows students to sell their unused swipes and those without meal plans to purchase a meal at a lower cost.
Student club brings laughs to campus
UC Santa Barbara’s comedy club, Laughology, hosted its largest show of the year at Campbell Hall on April 19.
Senate hears BWHC concerns, proposes student housing at Centennial House site
The 76th A.S. Senate heard concerns from the Black Women’s Health Collaborative over a significant proposed budget cut and alleged anti-Blackness within A.S.
Students take a midterm break at Chi-Chella
The Residential Housing Association Council of San Miguel, San Nicolas, Santa Cruz, Anacapa and Santa Rosa halls came together to host their annual Chi-Chella.
A.S. brings local bands to campus
The IVP office held I.V. Underground, a community-focused event that brought local bands to the University Center lawn on April 23.
New ‘Barter 4 Better’ event in I.V. inspires circular economy
Students and community members gathered at Trigo-Pasado Park to share items and knowledge as part of the first-ever “Barter 4 Better” trading event on April 19.
Juggling Club hosts 50th Annual Juggling Festival
The Juggling Club hosted its annual Juggling Festival at Little Acorn Park from April 17 to 19, marking the 50th time it’s been held.
IVCSD ramps up parking compliance program
Since February, two new Isla Vista Community Services District parking compliance ambassadors have begun patrolling local streets.
A.S. Bike Shop initiative aims to use tires as sustainable energy
More than 10,000 people bike to the University on a daily basis. Recently, students created the Tire Recovery Education and Diversion program (T.R.E.A.D.) as a solution.