The A.S. spring quarter general election, initially set to open Tuesday morning, has been postponed indefinitely following a case opened April 19 regarding electoral interference in the senate
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Several Santa Barbara environmental groups sued the State Fire Marshal last week over a waiver issued to Sable in December 2024.
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The Daily Nexus endorses third-year political science and philosophy double major Daniyal “Dan” Siddiqui as the next Associated Students President.
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The Daily Nexus endorses unopposed third-year history and global studies double major Enri Lala for Internal Vice President.
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Emergency town hall shares plans to save I.V. Food Co-op
The Isla Vista Food Cooperative is at-risk of closing by the end of this year due to a staggering decline in sales said at an emergency town hall on April 19.
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E.J. Raad for External Vice President for Local Affairs
The Daily Nexus endorses second-year political science major E.J. Raad for External Vice President for Local Affairs.
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Leiya Kadah for External Vice President for Statewide Affairs
The Daily Nexus endorses unopposed fourth-year psychological & brain sciences major Leiya Kadah for External Vice President for Statewide Affairs.
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Put down the razor: Reflections on body hair, feminism and the politics of the personal
I vividly remember the first time I ever shaved my legs. I sat in the bathtub as my mom and older sister stood outside and directed me. My sister told me to shave in the direction of the hair, because...
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What the f*** is a situationship?
Kira Logan contemplates the question we're all asking.
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AITO: Out-of-Towners at Deltopia?
I.V. felt like Disneyland this past weekend By Nina Rossi As I walked down the streets of Isla Vista on Deltopia Eve felt like our town had been invaded. But oddly enough, it gave me a huge ego boost....
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Sports Opinion: Softball as a sport in Hong Kong
Arin Lau reflects on her experience of playing softball in Hong Kong and how it has taken such a hold as a interhall sport in the city.
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Men’s soccer defeats Cal Baptist in spring season opener
A set piece just outside the 18-yard box helped the UC Santa Barbara men’s soccer team secure a victory against the California Baptist University Lancers.
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Men’s volleyball falls to the Tritons on alumni night
The UC Santa Barbara men’s volleyball team kicked off conference play with Alumni Night at the Thunderdome.
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Zero Waste Festival encourages sustainability with music, crafts, thrifting
The festival was organized by Associated Students Zero Waste Committee, a student-led organization dedicated to reaching a UC-wide goal of zero waste.
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A smart girl’s guide to secondhand shopping: the hidden dog
Editor in Chief Emily Yoon explores the rise of curated thrift booths.
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‘Mickey 17’: Bong Joon Ho pushes limits in a sci-fi tale of reincarnation
Bong Joon Ho’s latest entry is a darkly hilarious, unsettling sci-fi odyssey that is both heart-wrenching and gut-churning in all the right places.
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What’s in the water? Domoic acid poisons marine mammals along Southern California coast
Since late March, beachgoers have encountered hundreds of washed-up animals suffering from domoic acid poisoning with symptoms that include seizures, erratic and dangerous behavior and comas.
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Simply Stated: Can nature have legal rights?
As the planet faces intensifying climate disasters, a growing number of legal scholars, activists and governments are calling for a radical shift in how we think about environmental protection — by ...
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UCSB student organizations making strides in sustainability
From educating future environmental scientists to building rainwater catchment systems in Rwanda, these student-led organizations are at the heart of UC Santa Barbara’s sustainability efforts.
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Family tours celebrate 4/20 with students
After the University of California system released admission decisions in the early weeks of March, campus tours have substantially increased as prospective students begin to decide which university t...
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“Weed might be bad for you”? MAHA fearmongering goes too far
Vaccines cause autism? Seed oils are bad for you? Raw milk is healthy? Make America Healthy Again (MAHA), Robert Kennedy Jr.’s campaign against scientifically proven American health standards, has s...
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Bingo! Your next professor may be a lottery hire
University of California, Santa Barbara? More like California Lottery, Santa Barbara. Following the introduction of a lottery selection process for its Honors Program, Resident Advisor hires, on-campu...
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Artist Spotlight: Zoe Gonzales – Adventure Awaits
A version of this appeared on p. 18 of the February 20, 2025 edition of the Daily Nexus.
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Artist spotlight 2/6/25: Nathan Villasenor – Popcorn Flower
In Photos | Campus Point Sunset Walk
UCSB’s Campus Point is a popular student destination to view the sunset. The Daily Nexus photo team went on a sunset walk on November 8th to capture this sunset tradition.
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Sustainable eating
This Earth Day, try implementing some of these practices into your everyday life to help protect our Earth.
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Dubai chocolate: the dessert taking the world by storm
If you’ve been on any food-related social media accounts on platforms like TikTok or Instagram, you may have seen the viral phenomenon of Dubai chocolate creeping into your feed (or taking over comp...
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Recovering like a pro: food, drinks and remedies after a party weekend
Whether you’re still recovering from Deltopia or know you’re going to be taking on similar adventures in the future, use this article to help guide your recovery to get back on your feet more quic...
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“El tiempo que tenemos” cautiva a la audiencia con una devastadora historia de amor y vida
¡Atención, spoilers adelante! “El tiempo que tenemos”, una de las películas de romance más esperadas del año, llegó oficialmente a los cines el 18 de octubre. La película sigue la h...
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“¡Rata inmunda!” Adiós a la legendaria Paquita la del Barrio
Si no has escuchado “Tres veces te engañé” o “Que me perdone tu perro” a lo menos has escuchado “Rata de dos patas” más de alguna vez de la cantante mexicana Paquita la del Barrio. Paqu...
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El amor, traducido
Desde el concepto portugués de saudade—caracterizado por una profunda melancolía o nostalgia—hasta la palabra sánscrita viraha, que significa separación entre amantes, las lenguas de todo el m...
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