Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista
ONDAS Student Center hosts ‘Graduate School Guidance for First-Gen Students,’ OISS hosts ‘English Conversation Club, Class Meeting with Lisa.’
A week in UC student news
Department of Justice says it intends to sue UC over alleged antisemitism and the first human bladder transplant was operated at UCLA.
First-generation students remark on experience at UCSB
Glitter, paper, glue, plastic flowers and gems covered tables at the graduation cap decorating event celebrating first-generation students on May 14.
I.V. Food Co-op increases fundraising goals
The Isla Vista Food Cooperative has increased its total fundraising goals for 2025 and 2026 to a sum of $1 million, cooperative board members said at an emergency town hall held over Zoom on May 15.
Term in Review: A.S. IVP Açúcar Pinto
2024-25 A.S. IVP Açúcar Pinto reflected on several projects accomplished over the academic year, amid roadblocks from administration.
Term in Review: A.S. EVPLA Owen Meyers
EVPLA Owen Meyers completed his term for the 2024-2025 academic year, which focused on public interest and expanding UCIV and the Pardall Center.
Term in Review: A.S. EVPSA Monica Mekhlouf
Monica Mekhlouf, the 2024-25 A.S. EVPSA, looked back on her time in office advocating for student needs and lobbying to University administration.
Term in Review: A.S. S.A.G. Alvin Wang
Associated Students Student Advocate General Alvin Wang reflected on his term for the 2024-25 school year, highlighting basic needs initiatives he spearheaded and casework.
Senate meeting cancelled due to insufficient quorum
The Associated Students 75th Senate did not hold an official meeting on May 14, due to only 12 out of 24 senators being present at the meeting.
Judicial Council rejects appeal on disqualification of A.S. presidential candidate
Former Associated Students presidential candidate and Senator Daniyal “Dan” Siddiqui’s request to have his counts appealed was denied by the Judicial Council on May 15.