The County Department of Social Services announced CalFresh benefits for November have been processed, and that beneficiaries will see full benefits on Nov. 7
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UPTE and UC come to agreement, UCSD renames Black scholarship fund, UC to reconsider policy against hiring undocumented students and clash erupts at UCB TPUSA event.
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PWA hosts "Strategies for Medical Self-Advocacy," Career Services hosts "Resumes + Cover Letters 101" and UCSB Sustainability hosts "Garden Matchmaking."
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The 76th Associated Students Senate allocated $25,000 to fund projects that aim to address student food insecurity at its Nov. 5 meeting.
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SSPs record areas of concern on campus safety walk
Student Safety Partners led students, community members and administrators on their annual Lighting and Safety Walk on Nov. 5.
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805 UndocuFund supports immigrant communities facing crises
805 UndocuFund is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting undocumented communities in the 805 area code.
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Library holds Día de los Muertos ofrenda presentation
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 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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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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Men’s soccer secures No. 1 seed in Big West
While the UC Santa Barbara women’s soccer team moved on in the Big West Championship tournament, the UCSB men’s soccer team was fighting for the number one spot in their last regular season confer...
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UCSB women’s soccer wins and advances to semis
The UC Santa Barbara women’s soccer team, which ranks fifth in the Big West standings, faced off against UC Irvine, which ranks fourth, in the first round of the Big West Championship tournament on ...
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Gauchos clinch Big West Tournament spot on senior night
The UC Santa Barbara women’s soccer team had their senior night matchup against UC Riverside on Sunday, Oct. 26. The Gauchos defeated the Highlanders 3-1 in a dominant offensive performance. In the ...
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Tracks of the Month: October 2025
Artsweek staff’s favorite songs for the beginning of Fall.
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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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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 | 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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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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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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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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