Isla Vista’s Friendship Manor Provides Community Housing for Senior Citizens
Kaylan Cholewa
Friendship Manor, originally a student-housing dormitory, is now an affordable solution for senior citizens looking for independent living in the Isla Vista area....
A Guide to Boba in Isla Vista
Victoria Penate
Features Editor
When looking at Isla Vista, just a square mile in area, one fortunate, beautiful thing that stands out about this town is...
KCSB and Isla Vista Food Co-op Host Local Open Mic Night
Annie Huang
On the evening of Saturday, Nov. 17, local community radio station KCSB hosted its first Open Mic Night of the year in collaboration...
Coffee Organiks is Sure to Perk Isla Vistans Up
Charles Stock
Staff Writer
Coffee Organiks, one of the newest businesses to arrive in Isla Vista, offers affordable, authentic, 100 percent organic South American coffee –...
Jill Hall Teaches Dog Training at Bark Park
Jessica Reincke
Isla Vista’s new dog park “Bark Park” opened last October and has been an amazing resource to local dog owners and their pups....
Nico Olivar Brings a Personal Touch to Business at Ike’s Place
Charles Stock
At only 22 years old, Nico Olivar is the General Manager of Ike’s Place in Isla Vista, and is dedicated to continuing the...
IV First Friday: Great in Theory, Lacking in Execution
Jessica Gang
Opinions Editor
As part of the I.V. Open Lab’s project to make Isla Vista a more family-friendly neighborhood, the final I.V. First Friday event...
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...
