Isla Vista official Ethan Bertrand voted on Tuesday to nominate himself for a paid government position, which might raise concerns over government conflict-of-interest laws.
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UC Santa Barbara’s dining commons will make special accommodations for students celebrating Ramadan, which begins on May 15.
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The Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (MTD) is proposing service changes to the bus lines 27, 15x, 20, 21x, 7 and 10 that are expected to be implemented in August.
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The University of California Office of the President released a statement on Wednesday in support of a federal judge’s Tuesday ruling that will keep the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)...
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Union Votes to Strike Following ‘Final Impasse’

AFSCME 3299, one of the largest unions representing workers within the University of California system, voted to strike following more than a year of negotiations, according to a union representative.
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Bike Sharing Program Soon To Reach Isla Vista, UCSB

UC Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara Public Works department will be implementing a bike sharing program that will span across both Isla Vista and the UCSB campus.
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Vista Point: Freebies and Activities in Isla Vista

Whether you need community service hours or just want to help out those around you, head to the El Dorado community lounge this Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. The University Undergrad Apartments will b...
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Say “Hi” to Your Desk Attendants

Erika Fandel questions why students give the cold shoulder to desk attendants in their residence halls.
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Why Being Honest Is Sexy

Aryana Kamelian gets real about the importance of honesty in the bedroom.
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I Hate Your “Pussy Grabs Back” Shirts

Katherine Chen sheds light on some of the flaws of the modern feminist movement.
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Snyder Sings and Scores: Sarah’s Major Pregame Ritual

For most athletes, a pregame routine consists of them listening to their favorite music, eating a healthy snack or going over plays that they want to run against their respective opponent. But not for...
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Men’s Tennis Seeks 4th-Straight Big West Title

The search for Big West title No. 4 begins this week. The Gauchos begin their quest in the semifinals.
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No. 16 UCSB Heads South For Conference Tournament, Faces No. 17 LBSU in 1st Round

The Gauchos head into the Big West Tournament in hopes of recapturing their glory days of winning their first ever conference title in 2016.
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Dewey Bryan Saunders’ Surreal World of Album Cover Art

Dewey Bryan Saunders is one of today’s most innovative and established graphic designers who often operates within the niche realm that is album cover art.
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Portugal. The Man and Chicano Batman Illuminate SB Bowl

Portugal. The Man brought their ability to alleviate temporary stress by illuminating the stage with gritty guitar solos and lively strobe lights straight from an 80s flick.
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Julia Feldman Wants to Make a Mark

Through her pursuits of music, feminism and environmentalism, Feldman is trying to save the world.
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The Children Are Preparing for the Future

As climate change continues to alter ecosystems, many organisms have had to adapt in order to overcome fluctuations in their environment. It is important to understand the mechanisms in which organism...
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UCSB Researchers Advance Coral Restoration

Corals are in rapid decline on many reefs due to global stressors associated with climate change, such as increasing sea surface temperatures that cause coral bleaching and disease, as well as local s...
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Sounds of Eruptions Used to Describe Volcanoes

A new case study done by a team of international scientists led by UC Santa Barbara geophysicist Robin Matoza examined data from the 2015 eruption of the Calbuco volcano in Chile using a network from ...
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Timely Warning: Protect Our Raccoons

Warning: This article may contain material that some readers may find triggering, alarming or upsetting.
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Roommate Poops So Fast It’s Intimidating

Who the fuck does she think she is?
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Looking to Get Stressed Out? Here Are Some Natural Disasters UCSB Could Maybe Face

Murphy’s Law states, “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.”
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In Photos: UCSB PRIDE Drag Show ft. Trixie Mattel

The Associated Students Queer Commission hosted this year's Pride Week at UC Santa Barbara which included a drag show at Campbell Hall. Below our photographer captured some of the scenes, including ...
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Campus Comment:Students Perspective on Finals Week

The Daily Nexus is excited to announce the revival of Campus Comment! Campus Comment was originally a short column in the print paper with student commentary about campus life and Isla Vista. Today, t...
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In Photos: Daily Nexus Winter Festival

The Daily Nexus Winter Festival offered students a breather from midterms and moody weather.
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Dinner Date at Stella Mare’s

There’s more to French cuisine than croissants and baguettes.
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Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice at Sprinkles Cupcakes

Add a sprinkle of sweetness into your life with these cupcakes.
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Chill Out: A Guide to this Summer’s Coolest Foods

Don't sweat it, these foods and drinks will keep you cool during the hot summer months.
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