‘Queer Prom’ creates space for celebration of queer unity and belonging

The Associated Students Trans & Queer Commission’s second annual Queer Prom was held on April 11, hosted as part of TQC’s UCSB Pride Week.

IVCSD introduces new IVFP Lieutenant, debriefs Deltopia

IVCSD debriefed the April 5 Deltopia and Spring Festival at their April 8 meeting, along with addressing concerns regarding over-policing at the festival. 

Sable fined $18 million for unauthorized pipeline construction

The California Coastal Commission voted on April 11 to instate an $18 million penalty on Sable Offshore Corp. for the company’s unpermitted work on rebuilding its pipeline infrastructure.

Senate mediates backlash over proposed BCU recruitment changes

Several Associated Students entities expressed frustration with a proposal to change their recruitment processes at an April 9 Senate meeting. The Senate also heard reports about Deltopia.

Graduate students rally against potential funding cuts

Hundreds of graduate students rallied on April 8 over funding cuts as the world’s largest biomedical research funder, the NIH, looks to cut millions in grants

Deltopia fosters community, threatens public safety, student leaders weigh in

Students shared their opinions of the 2025 Deltopia festival. They called for increased medical services and recalled uncomfortable experiences with police.

How did we get to Deltopia, the UCSB spring street festival?

Deltopia is more than 20 years old. How did the annual unsanctioned street festival get here, and where is the UCSB tradition heading now?

Local businesses meet partygoer demands during Deltopia

During their busiest time of the year, I.V. businesses stood ready to sustain Deltopia’s activities. Over the weekend, businesses served hundreds of bagels, pizza slices and sandwiches.

Volunteers clean up 800 pounds of trash after Deltopia

Volunteers clad in neon safety vests and equipped with trash grabbers picked up waste from the streets of Isla Vista on Apr. 6, following Deltopia, the annual unsanctioned street festival.

IVCSD Spring Festival promotes safety with performances and free food, away from Deltopia action

IVCSD hosted its Spring Festival on April 5 in an attempt to draw Deltopia attendees away from Del Playa Drive and mitigate crowds.