AFSCME went on strike on Nov. 17 and 18, picketing at various locations across the UC Santa Barbara campus
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Representatives of the British Paralympic Association and UC Santa Barbara Chancellor Dennis Assanis officially signed a partnership agreement at a Nov. 21 conference. The University will host the Bri...
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Gaucho Gaming club hosted its annual “Game-a-thon” on Nov. 15 and 16. The event included a series of raffles, board games, video games, tournaments and pizza.
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"Black Wednesdays” is an event that began in the mid-1980s and aims to raise awareness on the presence of the Black community on campus.
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Indus, Dhadkan host Diwali celebration
Despite the rainy conditions, UCSB student groups Indus and Dhadkan hosted a Diwali celebration on Nov. 14. Roughly 470 people attended the event.
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Former student employees sue ICON Apartment supervisors, alleging sexual assaults and discrimination
Two plaintiffs have filed civil lawsuits against Article Student Living, which operates the ICON Apartment buildings in Isla Vista.
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UC faculty resists discontinuation of diversity hiring initiative
The University of California considered discontinuing a competitive fellowship that encourages diverse Ph.D. holders to pursue academic careers.
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Why Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing?
Sofia Benitez responds to Chante Joseph's viral question: is having a boyfriend embarrassing now?
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What you may not know about Prop 50
Noah Balough may have forgotten to register to vote in time.
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No Kings isn’t enough
Reemo Hooper believes that if Democrats want to ever win another election, they must do more than oppose Trump.
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Heartbreak at Harder Stadium
On an uncharacteristically rainy Nov. 14 night in Santa Barbara, the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos faced off with the increasingly familiar UC Irvine Anteaters in the Men’s Soccer Big West Championship g...
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UCSB women’s basketball defends home court against GCU
The UC Santa Barbara Women’s Basketball team delivered a clutch victory over the Grand Canyon University Lopes on Saturday Nov. 15, winning 72-70 in the Thunderdome.
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Highs and lows of gaucho women’s soccer postseason
As the team took the pitch again at CSUN’s Matador Soccer Field, they knew what it would take to defeat their opponents in a championship game edition of the storied Blue-Green Rivalry. Santa Barbar...
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One day you’ll be “Uncool”: Cameron Crowe’s new memoir
Cameron Crowe’s “The Uncool” hit shelves on Oct. 28, a star-studded memoir about Crowe's early journalistic career and the real story behind "Almost Famous."
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In conversation with Bretman Rock: exploring humor and identity
Beauty guru and social media personality Bretman Rock graced the mainland with his presence in a packed Campbell Hall on Nov. 14.
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UCSB art department graduate students host MFA Open Studios
Underneath Harder Stadium was transformed into a gallery filled with the work of graduate students from the UCSB Department of Art.
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Sable Offshore is just one battle in a larger fight for environmental justice
The cause to stop Sable is a pursuit of sustainability — if restarted, the pipeline could double Santa Barbara County’s greenhouse gas emissions and likely result in an oil spill every two years. ...
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Why UCSB students feel seasonal depression differently: The science of sunshine, coastline and campus culture
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can be especially overwhelming for collegiate students, but the neurological benefits of sunshine, ocean and community can help combat stress hormones at UCSB.
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Matter of Opinion: My weekend tide pooling in Isla Vista
Nature is all around us; from the mountains to the oceans, Santa Barbara offers a vast array of wildlife that invites exploration. Down the wooden stairs on the outskirts of Isla Vista, Devereux Beach...
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Disastrous pass time ends freshman’s academic career
With Pass 1 of course registration having concluded this past week, devastated students, especially freshmen, have been left in its wake. UC Santa Barbara has been experiencing unprecedented rates of ...
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Isla Vista residents react: Del Playa Drive washed into sea
After a week of heavy rainstorms and high winds around Southern California, very few communities were impacted more than Isla Vista, California. UC Santa Barbara's iconic Del Playa Drive was washed aw...
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Shocking: Professor says “67,” campus in hysteric
In an event that has experts desperately searching for solutions and the employed scratching their heads, approximately 1,000 students at UC Santa Barbara are in an irreversible state of hysteria afte...
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In Photos | Isla Vista Halloween Pumpkin Patch Festival 2025
With colorful scenery and elaborate decorations, the annual Halloween Pumpkin Patch hosted by the Isla Vista Recreation and Park District is much more than what may appear on the surface: Featuring ap...
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In Photos | Welcome Back Concert 2025
Smino and IDK electrified Storke Plaza last week at UCSB’s annual Welcome Back Concert. The smaller crowd created an intimate vibe, giving both artists the chance to connect directly with fans. Stud...
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In Photos | Youtopia Festival
Music filled the streets of Isla Vista on May 23 as Thriftopia wrapped up their school year events with one final festival — Youtopia. Sponsored by I.V. Community Services District and The Loop Apar...
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Untraditional Thanksgiving traditions
My family has always treated holiday planning like a spontaneous sport. Everything eventually works out, but not before we pay double for flights we could have booked weeks earlier in advance.
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Quick & Easy Peanut Noodles
Peanut noodles are an obsession of mine that I continue to come back to (aka most days of the week). I’ve previously shared a recipe for fiery-peanut noodles, but sometimes I crave a more subtle pea...
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Happy Oktoberfest!
When October is around the corner, my feed overflows with people decked out in German-style dresses and others accessorized with suspenders and feathered hats. They’re most likely gripping onto a li...
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Opinión: El amor en tiempos de instagram
La tecnología, y en especial una de sus manifestaciones más influyentes: las redes sociales, han llegado a cambiarlo todo. Nos abren un mundo de posibilidades para conocer personas de ...
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La masacre de Tlatelolco
Hace 57 años, el 2 de octubre de 1968, ocurrió en la Ciudad de México uno de los eventos más oscuros en la historia del país: la masacre de Tlatelolco. Este trágico suceso tuvo lugar en la Plaza...
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Exploración del solipsismo y la IA
A veces tengo momentos en los que pienso que soy la única persona en el mundo con conciencia. Que todos los que me rodean son solo un producto de mi imaginación, que no existe nada más que yo misma...
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Peak hours, packed gym: UCSB Recreation Center busiest on weekday afternoons
Entrance data from 2016 to 2025 reveals weekly, quarterly and yearly patterns in visitor numbers at the Recreation Center.
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The Trumpiest part of Isla Vista: Subtle shifts right reflect national shift among young voters in 2024
Micah Littlepage breaks down Isla Vista's subtle shifts right between the 2020 and 2024 election.
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Analyzing one year of diversity statements on department websites
The Nexus looked at over 70 department, program and service websites to see if their diversity statements have changed since the onset of President Trump's second term in office.
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