UCSB Ranked Among Top Schools in the Nation

UCSB’s No. 5 ranking in U.S. News and World Report’s 2022 ranking is one place higher than its No. 6 2021 ranking.

IVCSD Plans Pop-Up Events in Downtown I.V. for Halloween 2021

This year, IVCSD is hoping to put on pop-up events in downtown I.V. near businesses like the Isla Vista Food Cooperative — away from residential areas — for community members to enjoy. 

SBCC Student Faces Four Felony Charges of Sexual Assault

The student, Peyton Mcdonald, is scheduled to appear in court for a preliminary hearing on Oct. 25. 

Next Hearing Date for UCSB Student Charged with Sexual Assault Is Set

Arian Eteghaei is facing seven felony charges, one misdemeanor charge and two enhancements.

IVCSD Resources for I.V. Residents and Students During 2021-22 School Year

The Isla Vista Community Services District provides community members with several resources in order to achieve their goal of improving the quality of life and infrastructure.

A.S. Resources For Students During 2021-22 School Year

Together, these five branches of Associated Students (A.S.) student government provide services to assist UCSB students and the Isla Vista community. 

California Governor Appoints New University of California Regent: Jose Hernández

As a UC Regent, Hernández wants to make education affordable and accessible since families who want to send their children to college often face large expenses. 

New Student-Regent Designate Marlenee Blas Pedral

Blas Pedral did her undergraduate education at UCSB as a first-generation student and global studies major, where she co-founded an A.S. political party called the Democratic Process Party. 

New State Program Allocates $500 Million To Aid With Student Housing

The bill has been passed through the state legislature and now awaits Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature.

New Civic Engagement Scholars Program Seeks To Provide Accessible Route for Student Activism

Officially titled “Seminar in Civic Engagement and Deliberative Democracy,” courses RS 188 A, B and C seek to provide a pathway for student activism across all three quarters.