Former Chancellor Henry T. Yang announced that departments would face permanent budget reductions, although the full effects of the reductions are unclear.
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The UC Santa Barbara Library presented a display of ofrendas, traditional altars set up to honor the deceased, created by students and staff on Oct. 29.
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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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ONDAS Student Center hosts "Matcha on my Mind: Exploring the First-Gen Identity" and Health & Wellness hosts "Build a Fruit Cup"
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Senate passes $20,000 in funding toward Library Late Night Study, proposes S.N.A.P. alternatives
The A.S. Senate passed funding to partially reinstate the Library’s Late Night Study hours and discussed additional programs for students losing SNAP benefits.
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A week in UC student news
UC continues to grapple with federal budget cuts, UC Berkeley extended housing guarantee and Pasadena sued UCLA for allegedly relocating football games.
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Ezra Klein talks ‘failures’ of the Democratic party, proposes strategies to take back power
Political commentator, journalist and author Ezra Klein spoke at the Arlington Theatre to a crowd of over 2,000 UC Santa Barbara students and community members.
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The star-spangled elephant in the room
Emma Bogna is searching Expedia for one-way flights to anywhere.
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My role model is a Trump supporter
Isabella Leon reflects on how great a father her dad is — that is, until he opens his mouth and discusses his personal politics.
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Letter from the Editors: Dialogue in a time of Division
Dear Daily Nexus reader, Welcome to the 2025–26 school year — a year already marked by transformation, both on our campus and across the nation. UC Santa Barbara has welcomed a new chancellor and ...
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Tyler Bremner goes No. 2 overall as UCSB shines in 2025 MLB draft
On July 13, the Major League Baseball draft took place, giving talented athletes a chance to go pro. This draft proved to be a historic one for the Gauchos as three UC Santa Barbara men's baseball sta...
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UCSB 2024-25 athletic season makes history with All-Sports Trophy
For the first time in UC Santa Barbara’s history, UCSB Athletics has secured the Division I-AAA Athletics Directors Association All-Sports Trophy for the 2024-25 athletic season.
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Former Gaucho makes MLS debut for San Diego FC
Manu Duah, a former Gaucho midfielder, made his Major League Soccer debut for San Diego FC on June 25 in a Western Conference game against the Vancouver Whitecaps. Duah was the first overall pick in...
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Letter from the Artsweek Editor: Stop defunding the arts
Although the NEA is the largest funder of the arts in the United States, it is also one of the smallest federal agencies. President Trump is attempting to defund it.
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Delirium 2025: YG and Freddie Gibbs fire up the Thunderdome
This year's annual Delirium concert performers were YG and Freddie Gibbs.
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KCSB’s Ted Coe celebrates 25 years with the station
After a quarter century, Ted Coe reflects back on his time with UCSB's radio station, KCSB.
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American AI: Speed over safety in Trump’s second term
Artificial intelligence is set to change the world as we know it across all aspects of society, and this evolution is being framed by the Trump administration as a race between global superpowers. Tru...
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Should we trust Tylenol?
Preksha discusses how the federal administration's misinformation and fearmongering surrounding autism threatens scientific integrity.
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Built by students, powered by the sun: Engineers Without Borders bring solar-powered table to UCSB
What started as a packet of old blueprints has now turned into a fully functioning solar-powered table on UC Santa Barbara’s campus — the result of two years of persistence, problem-solving and st...
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Guy Who Doesn’t Read News “Disturbed” by State of the Nation
Commemorating the one-year anniversary of the presidential election, local UC Santa Barbara student and third-year doomscroll studies major Evan Ignorami announced on Oct. 28 that he was “deeply uns...
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Gone Sexual? 5 Strange Things Gavin Newsom Has Texted Me
With California’s special election approaching, state Democrats have gone on the campaign trail to pass Proposition 50 into law. Chief among these politicians has been California’s governor and fu...
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UCSB unveils new non-DEI curriculum
In accordance with the wishes of our beloved well-endowed president, UCSB has renovated its curriculum, replacing all the ugly WOKENESS with PATRIOTIC teachings. Here is a list of our beloved leader...
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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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In Photos | Batcave Session: Maycie and Jamie
The Daily Nexus is hosting Batcave Sessions every Wednesday and Thursday this quarter. Local IV bands are invited to play songs in The Daily Nexus office. Featured here is a performance by Maycie and ...
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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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DoorDash at Home: Crunchwrap Supreme
There’s nothing quite as frustrating as when you’re opening the DoorDash app, only to find that any decent meal is going to run you around $30. We’ve all been there: hoping maybe this time you o...
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El sueño americano: un mito
Hace poco vi una película titulada “A Better Life“, una poderosa crítica al llamado “sueño americano.” La película argumenta que, para muchos inmigrantes, este ideal no es más...
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Estudiante de UCSB arrestado por agresión sexual
Advertencia: Este artículo contiene contenido relacionado con violencia sexual. Damian Silverio, estudiante de UC Santa Barbara, fue arrestado el 30 de agosto por una presunta agresión sexual...
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Palantir y la inteligencia artificial: El camino directo hacia un estado de vigilancia
El 23 de julio de 2025, el presidente de los Estados Unidos emitió una orden ejecutiva para promover el uso de la inteligencia artificial (IA) en todo el gobierno federal, argumentando que esto fomen...
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NIH funding cuts disrupt UCSB research and graduate work, despite later reinstatements
NIH grant cuts under the Trump administration disrupted UCSB research funding. Most grants were later reinstated, but delays and uncertainty persist.
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UCSB reels from federal research cuts as scholars and unions fight back
The Trump administration’s research funding cuts have halted millions in UCSB grants, prompting legal challenges, union action, and campus uncertainty.
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Nonbinary Asian students at UCSB report mixed experiences of respect and inclusion
Every two years, undergraduate students across the University of California system complete the UC Undergraduate Experience Survey, which measures perceptions of campus climate, belonging and respect....
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