Asumi Shuda

Asumi Shuda (they/them) is the Lead News Editor for the 2023-24 school year. Previously, Shuda was the Deputy News Editor, Community Outreach News Editor for the 2022-23 school year and the 2021-22 school year and an Assistant News Editor during the 2020-21 school year. They can be reached at asumishuda@dailynexus.com or news@dailynexus.com.

May 26, 2021

Local Businesses in Isla Vista Speak on the Effects of COVID-19

By Asumi Shuda

Local restaurants have seen progression in their businesses between March 2020 — the beginning of the pandemic — to the present.

May 20, 2021

UCSB Reads and Arts & Lectures Holds Discussion With BLM Co-Founder Patrisse Cullors

By Asumi Shuda

Cullors began her opening remarks by painting a picture of what an “abolitionist world” would look like in light of the recent trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.

May 10, 2021

Term in Review: EVPSA Alia Sky

By Asumi Shuda

Despite remote hurdles and a difficult transition into office, Sky believes she was able to accomplish the pursuits she held while running for the position.

May 6, 2021

UCSB Library Begins Four-Phase Plan of Reopening Study Spaces on Campus

By Asumi Shuda

Santa Barbara County is now in the orange tier in the COVID-19 reopening framework, allowing for greater seating capacity.

April 23, 2021

Spring 2021 Commencement To Feature Virtual Keynote Address From Oprah Winfrey and In-Person “Grad Walk”

By Asumi Shuda

The “Grad Walk” will take place during the week of June 7 as an in-person event, Yang said in the email, during which graduates can walk across a stage as their names are announced.

April 23, 2021

Isla Vista Party Takes Home Executive Majority, Storke Party Claims the Most Senate Seats

By Asumi Shuda, Atmika Iyer, Holly Rusch, Sindhu Ananthavel

This year’s election yielded the lowest voter turnout numbers in five years.

April 7, 2021

UCSB Sends Timely Warning Regarding Sexual Assault in People’s Park

By Asumi Shuda

The parties involved in the sexual assault are not affiliated with the UCSB community.

March 8, 2021

Goleta Union School District Reflects on Remote Instruction Experience Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

By Asumi Shuda

After almost a year of remote instruction, Goleta Union School District is gearing up to return to the classroom in the near future, albeit with some changes.

February 28, 2021

UCSB Event Brings Book Artist Tia Blassingame To Inspire Art and Activism

By Asumi Shuda

Blassingame provided insight into her efforts to evoke the conversations of race and racism woven into American history through printmaking and book art.

February 23, 2021

Most Classes To Be Held Remotely, RecCen and University Library Hopeful For Limited Reopening in Spring Quarter

By Asumi Shuda

For the upcoming summer quarter, Yang said UCSB is working on a plan to offer an “enhanced summer quarter” with both remote and residential opportunities.

February 2, 2021

Student-Led Social Media Platforms Keep Tabs on Parties, Large Gatherings in Isla Vista

By Asumi Shuda

The platform owners hope that their advocacy will help UCSB students in Isla Vista feel safe and informed amid the pandemic.

November 16, 2020

Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQIA+ Students From Afar: RCSGD’s Plans for Fall Quarter and Beyond

By Asumi Shuda

With a calendar full of events and programs for the virtual fall quarter and beyond, the Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity waits with open arms.

November 13, 2020

Students Reflect on the 2020 Presidential Elections and Prepare for Political Divisiveness

By Asumi Shuda

The Isla Vista Community Services District says there is little to no concern for violent demonstrations and that law enforcement has not provided any information on possible threats in the area.

October 21, 2020

Arts & Lectures Begins 2020-21 School Year With Full Season of Virtual Events

By Asumi Shuda

A&L is showcasing a variety of free films at the West Wind Drive-In, which started on Oct. 13 and will continue through Dec. 16.

September 17, 2020

Goleta Union School District, Isla Vista Elementary School Move Forward With Fall Plans

By Asumi Shuda

Goleta Union School District schools will stay fully remote until Santa Barbara County moves down to Tier 3 in Governor Newsom’s reopening plan.

September 15, 2020

Platform Holly Decommission Stalled Due to Covid-19 Pandemic

By Asumi Shuda

Despite setbacks, the California State Lands Commission continues to plug Platform Holly’s well bores with coil tubing and cement during the pandemic.