Santa Barbara Coffee Crawl
By Shruthi Vasudevan, ft. Sanaya Shah Welcome to beautiful Santa Barbara, where breathtaking sunsets meet the invigorating aroma of...
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U-See UCSB aims to unite the University and the larger community in hopes of creating a family based on geographical commonality.
Police In Isla Vista
By: Hailey Stankiewicz Community interactions with police-based entities within the town of Isla Vista has for a long time been...
UCSB’s housing crisis: when will it end?
UC Santa Barbara students have struggled with housing for decades. In recent months, the problem has become larger than ever as hundreds...
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...
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...
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...
An Overview of Wildlife in Isla Vista
Beyond the people and activities, Isla vista is a home shared with many different forms of wildlife.
The Surf Breaks & Beaches of Isla Vista
The UCSB campus and the surrounding student neighborhood of Isla Vista hosts a variety of surf spots.
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...
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...
Isla Vista Food Cooperative
Everything you need to know about Isla Vista's food co-op.
A Tour of Isla Vista Parks
Read about the parks in Isla Vista, and find a place for a nice picnic and relaxation.
Myths and Misperceptions of IV
New students guide to living in Isla Vista from a recent alumni perspective.
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.
Best Sunset in IV
Watch the sunset from one of the most beautiful locations in IV!
Munchies You Can't Miss
Before class or after a night out, IV has some of the best eats you can ask for!
Best Things to do in IV
Find out the best things to do around Isla Vista without a car!
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