Students Might Bear Burden Under New GOP Tax Bill, Congressman Salud Carbajal Says

Under the House Republican Tax Reform bill, graduate students who receive tuition waivers would have to pay income taxes on those waivers, as those waivers would be counted as income.

Records Show Years of Resident Complaints Against I.V. Landlord

James Gelb, an Isla Vista landlord for more than 23 years, has recently become embroiled in local controversy after he was filmed yelling homophobic statements at Ethan Bertrand, I.V. Community Services District president.

Lockdown Lifted at East Campus Residence Halls After Unconfirmed Threat

Police are currently following up on the initial report and conducting checks of the area surrounding the east campus residence halls. 

Editorial: News in a Year After the 45th President

Journalists have a responsibility to hold an open dialogue with readers about the process by which they construct and deliver “the truth” to their audience. It’s time to get meta.

A.S. Executives, Nearly Half of A.S. Senate Have Private Meeting Monday Night to Discuss Student Spending

In July 2016, UCSB Audit and Advisory Services reported that A.S. did not have autonomy to procure its own funds after completing an audit of the organization.

Elotero Could Return to SRB Soon, Pending Permits

UC Santa Barbara students can expect to see Hijinio Camacho, El Elotero, selling elotes, raspados and mango on campus again after weeks of his absence.

Isla Vista Landlord Leaving Del Playa Drive After 23 Years, Lists Properties for $80 Mil

Steve Golis, Gelb’s real estate agent, said Gelb is selling the properties to simplify his portfolio, which he manages himself.

Cute, Not Cuddly: Isla Vista Raccoon Numbers May Be in Decline

The furry masked bandits that prowl Isla Vista are known to steal the vulnerable hearts of Isla Vistans, but they leave in their wake something far less lovely: assorted parasites and diseases.

Flag Expert Tucked Away in UCSB Library

With a collection of 3,000 flags, leading North American flag expert Annie Platoff keeps her award-winning wisdom tucked away in the UC Santa Barbara Library.

Biden Expresses Hope for the Future, Gives UCSB Audience Surprise Appearance

Former Vice President Joe Biden spoke to a sold-out audience at the Arlington Theatre Saturday afternoon about his hope for the future of politics.