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.

March 7, 2024

S.U.N. sues UCSB for failure to comply with PRA request on housing

By Asumi Shuda

UCSB emeritus professor of sociology Richard “Dick” Flacks convened the lawsuit following the University’s failure to comply with a Public Records Act request.

March 7, 2024

UCSB MultiCultural Center remains closed

By Asumi Shuda

Though the university has not confirmed a date of reopening, university spokesperson Kiki Reyes said “there’s a great sense of urgency” to do so.

March 7, 2024

Vista point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

By Asumi Shuda

Weekly goings-on in and around Isla Vista.

March 3, 2024

Jewish students, A.S. President express grievances about MCC signage, campus antisemitism at A.S. Senate public forum

By Asumi Shuda, Alex Levin

The Nexus will continue to report on this topic as more information becomes available.

March 1, 2024

MCC community members release anonymous statement on Feb. 26 gathering, address harm caused

By Asumi Shuda

The @our.mcc account did not immediately respond for comment. The statement was not signed. The Nexus is working to confirm who the account represents.

February 29, 2024

SJP, JVP confirm uninvolvement with Monday’s signage at MCC

By Asumi Shuda

The statement follows pro-Palestine student activists posting signage during a gathering at the MultiCultural Center.

February 29, 2024

I.V. resident falls off Del Playa balcony during Saturday party, uninjured

By Asumi Shuda

The resident was allegedly attending a party and attempted to bypass partygoers by climbing over the railing, slipping and falling in the process.

February 29, 2024

Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

By Asumi Shuda

Weekly goings-on in and around Isla Vista.

February 28, 2024

UCSB announces UC Systemwide Office of Civil Rights, responds to antisemitic incidents on campus

By Asumi Shuda

The Nexus will continue to report on this topic as more information becomes available.

February 28, 2024

UCSB temporarily suspends MCC after students post pro-Palestine, anti-Zionist signage at Center

By Asumi Shuda

Students posted signage throughout the Lounge, with more than 100 signs covering the windows and walls of the room.

February 22, 2024

Two UCSB Students, one I.V. resident charged with battery, assault and conspiracy felonies

By Asumi Shuda

The Nexus will continue to report on this topic as more information becomes available.

February 22, 2024

Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

By Asumi Shuda

Weekly goings-on in and around Isla Vista.

February 22, 2024

I.V. resident sues “college night” bus, Jump On The School Bus

By Asumi Shuda

The Santa Barbara County Superior Court case cites 10 clauses of action against Jump On The School Bus.

February 17, 2024

Financial Crisis Response Team announces new housing resource

By Asumi Shuda

The Nexus will continue to report on this topic as more information becomes available.

February 15, 2024

Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

By Asumi Shuda

Weekly goings-on in and around Isla Vista.

February 9, 2024

UC Workers Union calls for UC Regents to divest from Blackstone

By Asumi Shuda

Blackstone is a private equity asset manager and a major shareholder of the University of California (UC), contributing $1 billion in Blackstone Real Estate Trust holdings to the University.