Sheephead Fish Balances Sea Urchin Population

In conjunction with marine preservation, UCSB researchers find that size does matter when it comes to predators and who they prey on.

Super Bowl LI: Falcons Hope To Knock Pats Off Pedestal

With Super Bowl LI fast approaching, will the Patriots secure their legacy as the greatest dynasty in NFL history or can the Falcons pull off the upset for their first ever championship?

Key Matchup: Tom Brady vs. Matt Ryan

Two of this season’s top quarterbacks are set to face each other in Super Bowl LI this Sunday. Who has the advantage? Is it the experienced Brady or the QB on the brink of eliteness in Ryan?

Super Bowl LI Key Matchups: Offense, Defense, Special Teams Pt. 1

The Daily Nexus Sports staff was assigned different key matchups that could have a profound impact on the outcome of Sunday’s Super Bowl game.

Planned Parenthood and Respectability Politics

Laurel Rinehart warns against employing respectability politics when defending Planned Parenthood.

Weed & Writing: Is the Pen Mightier Than the Herb?

Zach Morgan wonders about the influence of weed on the creative process.

Super Bowl LI Key Matchups: Offense, Defense, Special Teams Pt. 2

The Daily Nexus Sports staff was assigned different key matchups that could have a profound impact on the outcome of Sunday’s Super Bowl game.

UCSB Professor Wins Academy Awards of the Oceans

UCSB marine ecology professor Ben Halpern receives award that honors Jaws author Peter Benchley

New Plans to Deal With DP Cliff-Slide Risk

Recent events surrounding the cliffslide and mandatory demolition at 6653 Del Playa have seen a shift in the design philosophy of oceanside property owners.

IVRPD Raising Funds to Replace Vernal Pool Signs

The Isla Vista Recreation & Park District (IVRPD) is raising funds to replace the educational signs near the vernal pools of Isla Vista as well as other ecological preservations and historical sites in the community.