The Sounds of Isla Vista
By: Lia Bilodeau Pictured: The Framers, an indie-rock band in Isla Vista, CA. Picture from Julia Trites. Isla Vista has a rich musical...
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- Jun 7
- 4 min
Four Must Visit Grocery Stores in Santa Barbara
By: Eddie Chen I think the first time I understood what freedom felt like was when I moved into my first apartment in Isla Vista. No more...
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- Jun 5
- 10 min
8 Activities for Every Gaucho To Do Before Graduation
By Ector Flores-Garcia & Ryan Sewell Through writing this article, we have realized that this can be framed as a senior bucket list or...
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- Jun 4, 2020
- 4 min
An Overview of Wildlife in Isla Vista
Beyond the people and activities, Isla vista is a home shared with many different forms of wildlife.
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- Jun 4, 2020
- 5 min
The Surf Breaks & Beaches of Isla Vista
The UCSB campus and the surrounding student neighborhood of Isla Vista hosts a variety of surf spots.
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- Jun 1, 2020
- 6 min
Class of 2020: Reflecting on What We’ve Lost While Cherishing the Community We Have
By Katya Baty A collage of photos collected from the five seniors interviewed of their favorite photos of UCSB. The world is grappling...
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- Jun 1, 2020
- 12 min
Making the Switch from the Dorms to Adulting in Isla Vista: A Guide for the UC Santa Barbara Gaucho
By Sarah Carlin, Mariyah Lewis, and Alexandra Gessesse Moving from the UC Santa Barbara dorms to Isla Vista is undoubtedly one of the...
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- May 31, 2020
- 2 min
Isla Vista Food Cooperative
Everything you need to know about Isla Vista's food co-op.
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- May 31, 2020
- 6 min
A Tour of Isla Vista Parks
Read about the parks in Isla Vista, and find a place for a nice picnic and relaxation.
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- May 31, 2020
- 5 min
Myths and Misperceptions of IV
New students guide to living in Isla Vista from a recent alumni perspective.
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- May 31, 2020
- 2 min
Cooperative Living in Isla Vista
Check out cooperative living in Isla Vista as an option for student housing, where to find them, and what they are all about.
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- May 31, 2020
- 1 min
Best Sunset in IV
Watch the sunset from one of the most beautiful locations in IV!
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- May 31, 2020
- 3 min
Munchies You Can't Miss
Before class or after a night out, IV has some of the best eats you can ask for!
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- May 31, 2020
- 4 min
Best Things to do in IV
Find out the best things to do around Isla Vista without a car!