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Isla Vista’s back to school night features bands, vendors and more

Sofia Stavins, Features Editor
October 6, 2023
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A local Isla Vista band, Dawn Patrol, performing on Oct 5 in Acorn Park in Isla Vista Calif. Dawn Patrol’s first appearance was in April of 2023, and have been playing consistently in Santa Barbara County since.
People waiting in line to get a free dank bowl from the resturant Dank Bowl Kitchen on Oct. 5 at Acorn park in Isla Vista Calif. Celebrating their 10th year in service, Dank Bowls gave away 100 free bowls, and discounted food items. (Sofia Stavins)
The fashion club at UCSB set up a stand and gave out free fake tattoos on Oct. 5 in Acorn park in Isla Vista Calif. “It felt right to be a part of something like this,” Grace Hardin said, the president of the fashion club. (Sofia Stavins)
People look through thrifted clothing on Oct. 5 at Acorn park in Isla Vista Calif. Many local vendors popped-up to sell clothes, jewelry, and art. (Sofia Stavins)
Lauren Stevens, the owner of the hand made jewlery brand Layered By Lolo, sits at her stand as student come up to look at her product on Oct 5. in Acorn Park in Isla Vista Calif. (Sofia Stavins)
Customers line up outside of a taco truck to place their orders on Oct. 5 in Acorn park in Isla Vista Calif. The community had many options of food trucks to choose from. (Sofia Stavins)
Dead Set Live, a local Isla Vista band, performing at the back to school event hosted on Oct. 5 in Acorn Park in Isla Vista Calif. Dead Set was born out of Isla Vista, and plays covers of the Grateful Dead, Chuck Berry, and more classic rock artists.  (Sofia Stavins)

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