Students find their missed connections with automated website

IV Missed Connections was developed with the intention of helping students find their missed connections.

I.V. Surfrider hosts first annual Environmental Short Film Festival

The Isla Vista chapter of Surfrider’s Rise Against Plastics committee hosted its first annual environmental short film festival on April 14.

A week in UC student news

AFSCME announces an open-ended strike, a UC Davis student dies following a bike collision and historical Native American remains are found near UCB.

Science Communication Club aims to combat climate anxiety

Members of the Science Communication Club at UC Santa Barbara gathered at the Career Center to discuss climate anxiety and courses of action on April 14. 

Sable continues legal battle against local entities

A county judge upheld an injunction against the pipeline restart, with Sable subsequently announcing a separate lawsuit against Santa Barbara County.

IVCSD debriefs Soltopia, previews I.V. Safe meeting

The IVCSD debriefed the Soltopia music festival and discussed plans for their upcoming Isla Vista Safe meeting at its April 14 meeting. 

Senate hears proposal for campus-wide security cameras

The 76th Associated Students Senate considered a proposal to install security cameras across campus at its April 15 meeting. 

Students react: Save Student Services

As part of the 2026 Associated Students spring election, UC Santa Barbara students are voting on the Save Student Services fee initiative.

BWHC alleges discriminatory budget proposal, absent A.S. advisor

The A.S. Finance Committee gave its budget recommendation to every BCU for the 2026-27 academic year, to which the BWHC saw a 63% decrease in its annual budget.

California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer hosts town hall

California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer brought heavy pockets and progressive policies to Santa Barbara in a town hall on April 15.