College Students Launch Online Co-Ed Fraternity “ZOOM”
Maile BuckmanContributing Writer
In the wake of the current global pandemic, two university students — Kathryn Tippet and...
UCSB Department of Black Studies Co-Hosts Public Forum on Racial Necropolitics of COVID-19
Ethan Yu Staff Writer
Prominent Black scholars from around the world virtually gathered on April 29 to discuss...
Course Spotlight: Civics in the Time of a Pandemic
Alice SymingtonContributing Writer
When the UC Santa Barbara (UCSB) community received the news that classes would be moved remotely,...
Class of 2020: A Gaucho Profile on Grant Bianchi
Kayla Curtis-EvansContributing Writer
Responses have been lightly edited for clarity.
In honor of the class of...
How COVID-19 is Affecting UCSB International Students
Zoey JiaContributing Writer
When Joyce Lu first got word of the COVID-19 pandemic, she worried about her family back...
Self-Care in the Time of COVID-19
Serena Bun
Contributing Writer
Being a college student is stressful enough, especially when handling a heavy workload, societal concerns, and for some, struggles with finances, family,...
How COVID-19 is Affecting Isla Vista’s Beloved IV Deli Mart
Sheila TranArts & Entertainment Editor, Senior Copy Editor
As one of Isla Vista’s flagship eateries, IV Deli Mart is usually packed on weekend nights. On...
UCSB “Minecraft” Server Provides Virtual Community During COVID-19 Quarantine
Katelin Godbold
Contributing Writer
With most, if not all, UC Santa Barbara (UCSB) students now stuck inside their homes, people are actively looking for things to...
Santa Barbara Cat Cafe Helps Rescue Cats Find Forever Homes
Lauren Marnel Shores
Editor-in-Chief
Last month, Santa Barbara’s Cat Therapy shared the story of Tazzy, a rescue with a permanent tail injury who was left...
Meet Sophie Xu, The Businesswoman Behind Your Favorite Local Asian Restaurants
Sheila Tran
Senior Copy Editor
If you’re a fan of Asian food in Isla Vista and Goleta, chances are you’ve seen Sophie Xu one way or...
