S.B. Life
Gaucho Women Rule
Now That's Entertainment
Eye on I.V. is crazy about UCSB women's basketball and waterpolo games. Read story.
Natural Weed Whackers
Feasting on Wild Oats
There are some new attractions out on the bluffs in the Devereux area: mini-Nubian goats inside a moveable fence, chomping on weeds to provide open space for native plants to thrive. Read story.
Isla Vista’s Brand New Bag
Eye on I.V. Grooving on Luxury Apartments
I too like the funky vibe of the downtown area, but it’s time to up the game. Read story.
’Tis the Season to Be Jolly and Quiet
Students Have Left for the Holidays
After a skate party/winter formal and other more usual revelry, peace descends upon Isla Vista. Read story.
A Time for Thought
... and a Time for Sports
Eye on Isla Vista roams from the Occupy movement to the sports arena. Read story.
Occupying Isla Vista
Voices for All
Eye on I.V. attends a general assembly meeting in People's Park. Read story.
Blue Horizons, Blemished Beaches
UCSB Film Program Focuses on the Environment
A UCSB film program encourages students to pay attention to the environment. Read story.
Parks and Rec: Isla Vista Edition
New Ranger Is Cleaning Up I.V.
A new ranger is cleaning up Isla Vista. Read story.
When Good Parties Go Bad
Downside to Wild Debauchery
During a typical weekend you can find party after party with the music blaring, crowds of people laughing, and the drinks flowing. For new students, this must seem like paradise, but it can quickly become a living hell. Read story.
New Students
Same Old Problems
Every year a new influx of students moves into Isla Vista and takes over. They bring with them their ideas about partying, home maintenance, and their responsibility for the social good. Read story.
UCSB’s Often Untapped Resources
A Cultural Gold Mine
Eye on Isla Vista reminds us to take advantage of UCSB's stunning menu of cultural offerings. Read story.
Fiesta Cruisers Run Roughshod over Bluffs
Hundreds of Yahoos Rendezvous at Devereux
Eye on I.V. is not amused by disrespect for sensitive environment. Read story.
Not Just a Party Town
Artists, Professionals, World Travelers Also Reside in I.V.
Eye on Isla Vista reflects on the wonderful diversity of people there. Read story.
Bringing Out the Best in I.V.'s Unique Parks
Amazing What a Little TLC Can Do
Eye on I.V. appreciates Isla Vista's wealth of beautiful parks, each with its own flavor and particular characteristics. Read story.
Isla Vista Idylls
A Perfect Summer Vacation Destination
Eye on I.V. finds herself in a paradise of quiet streets, spectacular beaches, and ripe fruit hanging in abundance from trees and bushes. Read story.

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