Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

PWA hosts "Strategies for Medical Self-Advocacy," Career Services hosts "Resumes + Cover Letters 101" and UCSB Sustainability hosts "Garden Matchmaking."
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A.S. president proposes projects to combat food insecurity, Senate grants funding

The 76th Associated Students Senate allocated $25,000 to fund projects that aim to address student food insecurity at its Nov. 5 meeting. 
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SSPs record areas of concern on campus safety walk

Student Safety Partners led students, community members and administrators on their annual Lighting and Safety Walk on Nov. 5.
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Inside the pipeline: How the “Whatever” podcast shapes today’s generation

Claire Kim went on the "Whatever" podcast so we didn't have to. Here's what she found out.
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The Trumpiest part of Isla Vista: Subtle shifts right reflect national shift among young voters in 2024

Micah Littlepage breaks down Isla Vista's subtle shifts right between the 2020 and 2024 election.
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The star-spangled elephant in the room

Emma Bogna is searching Expedia for one-way flights to anywhere.
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Gauchos’s sublime semifinal revenge

Benches clearing, twice. Dramatic goalline saves. Three statement goals. What may have been the most exciting game of the season for the men’s soccer team almost turned sour before the final whistle...
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Men’s soccer secures No. 1 seed in Big West

While the UC Santa Barbara women’s soccer team moved on in the Big West Championship tournament, the UCSB men’s soccer team was fighting for the number one spot in their last regular season confer...
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UCSB women’s soccer wins and advances to semis

The UC Santa Barbara women’s soccer team, which ranks fifth in the Big West standings, faced off against UC Irvine, which ranks fourth, in the first round of the Big West Championship tournament on ...
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Tracks of the Month: October 2025

Artsweek staff’s favorite songs for the beginning of Fall. 
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Letter from the Artsweek Editor: Stop defunding the arts

Although the NEA is the largest funder of the arts in the United States, it is also one of the smallest federal agencies. President Trump is attempting to defund it.
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Delirium 2025: YG and Freddie Gibbs fire up the Thunderdome

This year's annual Delirium concert performers were YG and Freddie Gibbs.
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Matter of Opinion: My weekend tide pooling in Isla Vista

Nature is all around us; from the mountains to the oceans, Santa Barbara offers a vast array of wildlife that invites exploration. Down the wooden stairs on the outskirts of Isla Vista, Devereux Beach...
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American AI: Speed over safety in Trump’s second term

Artificial intelligence is set to change the world as we know it across all aspects of society, and this evolution is being framed by the Trump administration as a race between global superpowers. Tru...
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Should we trust Tylenol?

Preksha discusses how the federal administration's misinformation and fearmongering surrounding autism threatens scientific integrity.
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Shocking: Professor says “67,” campus in hysteric

In an event that has experts desperately searching for solutions and the employed scratching their heads, approximately 1,000 students at UC Santa Barbara are in an irreversible state of hysteria afte...
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UCSB releases alternative study spots

With midterm season waning and library hours back after popular demand, UC Santa Barbara has released a list of alternative study spots just in time to accommodate absolutely nobody. With student comf...
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Santa Barbara Airport shuts down

Amidst budget cuts due to the ongoing government shutdown, the Federal Aviation Administration announced this morning that Santa Barbara Airport will permanently suspend commercial flight operations. ...
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In Photos | Isla Vista Halloween Pumpkin Patch Festival 2025

With colorful scenery and elaborate decorations, the annual Halloween Pumpkin Patch hosted by the Isla Vista Recreation and Park District is much more than what may appear on the surface: Featuring ap...
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In Photos | Welcome Back Concert 2025

Smino and IDK electrified Storke Plaza last week at UCSB’s annual Welcome Back Concert. The smaller crowd created an intimate vibe, giving both artists the chance to connect directly with fans. Stud...
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In Photos | Youtopia Festival

Music filled the streets of Isla Vista on May 23 as Thriftopia wrapped up their school year events with one final festival — Youtopia. Sponsored by I.V. Community Services District and The Loop Apar...
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Quick & Easy Peanut Noodles

Peanut noodles are an obsession of mine that I continue to come back to (aka most days of the week). I’ve previously shared a recipe for fiery-peanut noodles, but sometimes I crave a more subtle pea...
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Happy Oktoberfest!

When October is around the corner, my feed overflows with people decked out in German-style dresses and others accessorized with suspenders and feathered hats. They’re most likely gripping onto a li...
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DoorDash at Home: Crunchwrap Supreme

There’s nothing quite as frustrating as when you’re opening the DoorDash app, only to find that any decent meal is going to run you around $30. We’ve all been there: hoping maybe this time you o...
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El sueño americano: un mito

Hace poco vi una película titulada “A Better Life“, una poderosa crítica al llamado “sueño americano.” La película argumenta que, para muchos inmigrantes, este ideal no es más...
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Estudiante de UCSB arrestado por agresión sexual

  Advertencia: Este artículo contiene contenido relacionado con violencia sexual. Damian Silverio, estudiante de UC Santa Barbara, fue arrestado el 30 de agosto por una presunta agresión sexual...
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Palantir y la inteligencia artificial: El camino directo hacia un estado de vigilancia

El 23 de julio de 2025, el presidente de los Estados Unidos emitió una orden ejecutiva para promover el uso de la inteligencia artificial (IA) en todo el gobierno federal, argumentando que esto fomen...
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Peak hours, packed gym: UCSB Recreation Center busiest on weekday afternoons

Entrance data from 2016 to 2025 reveals weekly, quarterly and yearly patterns in visitor numbers at the Recreation Center.
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The Trumpiest part of Isla Vista: Subtle shifts right reflect national shift among young voters in 2024

Micah Littlepage breaks down Isla Vista's subtle shifts right between the 2020 and 2024 election.
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Analyzing one year of diversity statements on department websites

The Nexus looked at over 70 department, program and service websites to see if their diversity statements have changed since the onset of President Trump's second term in office.
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