AFSCME went on strike on Nov. 17 and 18, picketing at various locations across the UC Santa Barbara campus
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RCSGD hosts "An Intro to Talking About Your Identity with Family," Rapid Rehousing hosts "Preventing Housing FOMO" and TSC hosts "Make it Thankful."
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Federal administration cannot cut funding to UC over alleged discrimination, UCI to open all-electric hospital and math skills decline for UCSD freshmen.
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Senate proposed a resolution that would allow AI usage within the association with restrictions and urges UC President James Milliken to reinstate meetings with undergraduate student leaders.
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805 UndocuFund hosts I.C.E. rapid response training
The 805 UndocuFund hosted a training for around 100 community members interested in learning more about its Immigrant Rapid Response Network on Nov. 17. The training discussed the risks of preventing ...
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21-year-old falls from Isla Vista bluffs, sustains moderate injuries
A 21-year-old male fell from a cliff in Isla Vista on Saturday around 2 a.m. He sustained moderate injuries and is currently recovering at Cottage Hospital.
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UC Regents approve purchase of $7.8 million UCSB chancellor residence
The UC Regents approved the purchase of a $7.8 million residence for UC Santa Barbara chancellors during a closed session on Oct. 23.
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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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Inside the pipeline: How the “Whatever” podcast shapes today’s generation
Claire Kim went on the "Whatever" podcast so we didn't have to. Here's what she found out.
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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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Gauchos’s sublime semifinal revenge
Benches clearing, twice. Dramatic goalline saves. Three statement goals. What may have been the most exciting game of the season for the men’s soccer team almost turned sour before the final whistle...
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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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