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.

January 25, 2022

Abboud Ends Run for State Assembly, Announces Intention to Potentially Run for Second District Supervisor

By Atmika Iyer

Abboud said he is strongly considering running for second district supervisor once Hart’s current term ends.

January 15, 2022

I.V.’s New District Supervisor Announces Bid for State Assembly

By Atmika Iyer

Hart, who began his tenure on the Board of Supervisors in 2019, said he is excited to bring his experience to the California State Assembly if elected.

January 15, 2022

National Weather Service Calls Off Tsunami Advisory for Santa Barbara County

By Atmika Iyer, Holly Rusch

A dispatcher at SBSO said that residents of Del Playa Drive — which is positioned directly above Isla Vista beach — had no reason for concern and would be unaffected by the potential surge.

January 14, 2022

Instructors Respond to Chancellor’s Remote Learning Decision

By Atmika Iyer, Holly Rusch

Instructors were notified at the same time as students that they would be deciding whether or not classes would be conducted in person or remotely.

January 14, 2022

Goleta Officially Files Lawsuit Against UCSB

By Atmika Iyer

Thus, the goal of the lawsuit is to “compel UCSB to abide by its promise,” according to the press release.

January 13, 2022

Redistricting Moves Isla Vista, UCSB Into the Second District From the Third

By Atmika Iyer

As a result of the shift, I.V. and UCSB now have a new representative on the Board of Supervisors: Gregg Hart. He will replace Isla Vista’s representative from the past five years, Joan Hartmann.

January 13, 2022

Isla Vista, UCSB’s COVID-19 Cases Spike With Winter Surge

By Atmika Iyer, Alex Rudolph, Stella Jia

As of Jan. 12, UCSB is reporting 262 active cases, and the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department’s COVID-19 Data Dashboard is reporting 635 active cases in Isla Vista.

January 12, 2022

Deceased Individual Found at Campus Point

By Atmika Iyer

The identity of the deceased individual has not been released yet, though next of kin have been notified.

January 12, 2022

Vista Point: Weekly Going-Ons in Isla Vista

By Atmika Iyer, Holly Rusch

Events happening in and around Isla Vista for community members to engage in.

January 8, 2022

UCSB Gives Instructors Discretion Over Holding Classes In-Person or Remotely For Last Two Weeks of January

By Atmika Iyer

UCSB is the only UC school to not fully extend remote learning through Jan. 28.

January 7, 2022

Some UC Campuses Extend Remote Learning Period; UCSB Still To Return on Jan. 18 While COVID-19 Cases Peak for University

By Atmika Iyer

UC Santa Barbara is yet to make any such announcement about extending its remote learning period.

December 29, 2021

Public Health Identifies First Few Confirmed Cases of Omicron Variant in Santa Barbara County

By Atmika Iyer

Though one among the four confirmed cases received the first two doses of the Pfizer vaccine, the other three did not have vaccine records in the California Immunization Registry.

December 21, 2021

UCSB Announces Remote Learning for First Two Weeks of Winter Quarter

By Holly Rusch, Atmika Iyer

Current plans indicate that UC schools will remain online till Jan. 17, 2022, though that plan may change depending on the spread of COVID-19.

December 8, 2021

City of Goleta Pursues Litigation Against UCSB, University Maintains No Wrongdoing

By Atmika Iyer

Since the City of Goleta originally announced its intent of litigation, the university still has not seen the lawsuit.

December 6, 2021

Nexus Explained: Long Range Development Plan, Ocean Road Housing and Munger Hall Housing

By Atmika Iyer, Holly Rusch

The following article is an explanation of the Long Range Development Plan, the Ocean Road faculty and staff housing project and the Munger Hall student housing project.

December 2, 2021

UCSB Alumnus, IVCSD General Manager Runs for State Assembly in 2022

By Atmika Iyer

The UC Santa Barbara 2014 alumnus is centering his campaign around education, housing, childcare and climate change. Presently, he's the first to announce his candidacy.