Both Bikes and Smiles are Built at the IV Community Bike Center
Victoria Penate
Staff Writer
The Isla Vista Community Bike Center presents a new approach to business ownership, endearing many through innovative practices and community-oriented programs.
While the...
Silvergreens Finally Finds its Niche in I.V.
Kamran Yunus
Senior Copy Editor
After suddenly closing down last June, Silvergreens has reopened in its original Isla Vista location, located on the corner of Pardall...
Jorge Lopez Delivers Mail and Sense of Community to I.V.
Alondra Sierra
On a hot Saturday afternoon in Isla Vista, a bustling crowd with unconcerned laughter walked up 67 Trigo, eagerly heading towards whatever party...
DACA Recipients at UCSB Describe Life in the Age of Trump
Annette Ding
Staff Writer
Under President Donald Trump’s administration, undocumented students are on shakier ground than ever.
In January, U.S. District Judge William Alsup issued a...
Grilled Cheese Truck Stop ‘Melts’ I.V. Hearts
Stephani Anderson
Copy Editor
As you walk on Embarcadero del Norte, it’s almost impossible to miss the bright orange-and-yellow bricks of I.V.’s newest eatery, The Original...
Mobile Marijuana Dispensary Roams Isla Vista, Bringing Joy to Many
Nkechi Ikem
Staff Writer
The legalization of recreational marijuana in California has paved the way for an industry that is expected to be worth $7 billion...
Santa Barbara Hillel Hosts Sixth Annual Charity Auction for Save a Child’s Heart
Carmiya Baskin
Santa Barbara Hillel hosted its annual charity auction to raise money for Save a Child’s Heart, an Israel-based project that provides heart surgeries...
Yerba Mate, an Essential Item for UCSB Students
Madison Hallam
Staff Writer
Yerba. The Yerb. Mate. Whatever you call it, the product is the same: a drink made from the natural leaves of rainforest...
AL-X The Great: Conquering the Isla Vista Music Scene
Spencer Wu
Copy Editor
According to his Genius page, AL-X The Great self-dubbed himself “just another rapper.” But take a closer look and listen, and you’ll...
The Vibrancy of Veganism and The Great Green Chef Cooking Competition
Sofia Quinones
Finally given the chance to prove their culinary prowess, eager vegan chefs came to the Isla Vista Co-Op to take part in the...
