Atmika Iyer

Atmika Iyer (she/her/hers) is the Daily Nexus editor in chief for the 2022-23 school year. Previously, Iyer was the County News and co-Lead News Editor for the 2021-22 school year. She's a lover of loud music, loud laughs and loud prints.

February 25, 2021

Cases Decline, But Santa Barbara County Remains in the Purple Tier

By Atmika Iyer

The county’s rates of adjusted cases and positive tests have declined enough to allow for the reopening of elementary schools, provided that an approved safety plan is in place.

February 25, 2021

SB County Board of Supervisors Approves $13.3 million for Rent and Utility Assistance

By Atmika Iyer

The rental assistance program has been in service since Feb. 15 and will continue to be in service until Dec. 30 or unless funds run out sooner.

February 22, 2021

Recap: Feb. 19 Santa Barbara County COVID-19 Press Conference

By Atmika Iyer

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department has currently administered 93% of its given allotments of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.

February 17, 2021

SB County Public Health Department Officials Field Community’s Vaccine Questions at Town Hall Event, Address Vaccine Access Equity

By Atmika Iyer

As of Feb. 11, the county has used at least 81% of its current vaccine allotment from the federal government.

January 28, 2021

I.V. Passes 1,000 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases As Rest of SB County Sees Drop in New Cases

By Atmika Iyer

On Jan. 1, I.V.’s daily case rate, which shows the average number of daily confirmed cases per 100,000 people in the last seven days, was 19.7. On Jan. 22, the daily case rate was 53.7.

January 22, 2021

Kirsten Deshler Appointed as New UCSB Representative on I.V. CSD

By Atmika Iyer

Deshler, who was appointed to the position by UCSB Chancellor Henry T. Yang, was sworn in at the Isla Vista Community Services District’s Jan. 12 meeting.

January 15, 2021

With New Incentivized Testing Program Underway, I.V. Theater Becomes Permanent COVID-19 Testing Location

By Atmika Iyer

The incentives include gift cards and coupons for and from local Isla Vista businesses to support the local economy while increasing testing.

January 6, 2021

Houseless Residents Vacate Anisq’Oyo’ Park Following IVRPD Directive

By Atmika Iyer

Aside from one altercation between two houseless residents, the clearing of Anisq’Oyo’ Park went peacefully.

December 19, 2020

IVRPD Plan To Move Houseless Residents Out of Anisq’Oyo’ Park Sparks Community Concerns

By Atmika Iyer

Houseless residents who are unable to relocate to a shelter will be allowed to move to People’s Park, which is located next to Anisq’Oyo’ Park.

December 19, 2020

First COVID-19 Vaccine Shipments Arrive in Santa Barbara County

By Atmika Iyer

After local health care workers receive the vaccine, staff members and residents of long-term care facilities will be next, followed by first responders and dialysis providers.

December 15, 2020

Academic Senate Extends Pass/No Pass Option Through End of Week 10, but Associated Students Pushes for Greater Action

By Katherine Swartz, Atmika Iyer

The extension, however, didn’t allow departments to enable pass/no pass options for pre-major or major courses, unlike during Spring Quarter 2020.

December 9, 2020

George Thurlow, UCSB’s Appointee to the I.V. CSD, Resigns

By Atmika Iyer

Although Thurlow is “sure [he] will continue to be involved in Isla Vista issues,” he said he is ready to take on something new.

December 8, 2020

UCSB Identifies Fifth COVID-19 Case in De La Guerra Dining Commons Staff

By Atmika Iyer

With contract tracing efforts underway, the university said it is now looking to identify individuals who may have come into contact with any of the positive staff members.

December 8, 2020

Central Coast Counties, Including Santa Barbara, Ask Newsom for New Stay-at-Home-Order Consideration

By Atmika Iyer

Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo counties said they are looking to secede from the Southern California region and receive separate consideration for COVID-19 restrictions.