Lola Heymann Contributing Writer The atmosphere at Thriftopia seemed out of time, but in the best possible sense from all the colorful stands selling clothes that were between ten and 50 years old, to a local band playing songs by The Doors, and students who looked like they teleported straight from Woodstock dancing on
Lola Heymann Contributing Writer Checo’s Tacos, a brand new Mexican restaurant in Isla Vista (I.V.), opened this month on Oct. 1. Checo’s is located on Trigo Road in I.V., about a ten minute walk from campus. Sergio Ortega, the award-winning Mexican chef and owner, oversaw the opening day marked with free tacos and crowds galore.