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.

April 3, 2022

UCSB Returns Small Portion of Tuition Money From Spring Quarter 2020

By Atmika Iyer

Credits ranged from $32.29 for graduate students to $63.34 for undergraduate students. The money was also returned to students who had since graduated.

April 3, 2022

Vista Point: Weekly Goings-On in Isla Vista

By Holly Rusch, Atmika Iyer

Weekly events in and around Isla Vista.

March 31, 2022

University, Law Enforcement and IVCSD Set Deltopia Safety Precautions

By Atmika Iyer

The university, law enforcement and community organizations are taking several safety measures in response to previous Deltopias that resulted in unsafe situations, like the 2014 Deltopia riots.

March 31, 2022

“I’ve heard it’s pretty wild”: Students Set Expectations for a Long-Awaited In-Person Deltopia

By Nisha Malley, Atmika Iyer

Many first-, second- and third-year students will be attending their first Deltopia this year.

March 5, 2022

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Suspect for Attempted Kidnapping, Sexual Battery

By Nisha Malley, Atmika Iyer

SBSO eventually located and arrested the suspect with the help of community informants and home security video footage that captured the suspect in his vehicle.

March 4, 2022

Chancellor Yang Is the Second-Longest-Serving Chancellor in UC System

By Atmika Iyer

Yang has been UC Santa Barbara’s chancellor since 1994, making this his 28th year in office. Yang, who is 81 years old, told the Nexus he has no plans to retire soon.

March 4, 2022

IVCSD Partners With CBF Productions for Alternative Deltopia Event

By Atmika Iyer

The event will include performers, food, water and seating.

March 4, 2022

Law Enforcement Continues To Investigate Shooting on Del Playa

By Atmika Iyer

Schroeder said that IVFP currently believes that the shooter was initially refused entrance to the party but forced his way into the residence.

March 4, 2022

Vista Point: Weekly Goings-on in Isla Vista

By Atmika Iyer

Weekly events in and around Isla Vista.

March 4, 2022

I.V. Massacre Perpetrator Requests for Unconditional Release From Supervision Program

By Atmika Iyer, Holly Rusch

Court will meet again today, where Chi will continue to testify and both parties will present closing arguments before Judge Thomas Adams reaches a decision.

March 3, 2022

Survivor Speaks Out About Eavesdropping and Invasion of Privacy Case

By Atmika Iyer, Holly Rusch

Asia Juarez — who found a hidden camera in their bathroom on the morning of Feb. 15. — said she wanted to share her story because she “has nothing to be ashamed of.”