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.

October 7, 2021

UCPD Issues Two Timely Warnings Back-to-Back

By Atmika Iyer

Neither one of the survivors currently wishes to press charges, however, UCPD will keep the investigations open in the case that a survivor decides to press charges.

October 3, 2021

Students and County Residents March Against ExxonMobil’s New Oil Trucking Plan

By Atmika Iyer

The protestors marched through downtown Santa Barbara chanting, “No more Exxon, no more oil. Keep the carbon in the soil.”

September 30, 2021

IVCSD Plans Pop-Up Events in Downtown I.V. for Halloween 2021

By Atmika Iyer

This year, IVCSD is hoping to put on pop-up events in downtown I.V. near businesses like the Isla Vista Food Cooperative — away from residential areas — for community members to enjoy.

September 29, 2021

Isla Vista 2014 Tragedy Influences Carbajal’s Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2021

By Atmika Iyer

U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal and Senator Dianne Feinstein introduced the Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2021 — legislation offering federal funding to states that adopt red flag laws.

September 27, 2021

IVCSD Resources for I.V. Residents and Students During 2021-22 School Year

By Atmika Iyer

The Isla Vista Community Services District provides community members with several resources in order to achieve their goal of improving the quality of life and infrastructure.

September 23, 2021

SBSO Receives $97,000 Grant to Address and Reduce Alcohol-Related Crimes in I.V. and Goleta

By Atmika Iyer

According to a press release from the sheriff’s office, the money will primarily be used to address alcohol-related incidents in both Isla Vista and Goleta.

September 23, 2021

Four UCSB Sororities Placed on Interim Suspension Following Hazing Allegations

By Atmika Iyer

According to UCSB spokesperson Andrea Estrada, “multiple Greek organization houses were placed on suspension recently in connection with allegations related to hazing.”

September 23, 2021

IVCSD Swears in New County-Appointed Director

By Atmika Iyer

Topliffe was appointed following the retirement of the former county-appointed Isla Vista Community Services District Director Robert Geis.

September 23, 2021

UCSB Dean Alleges Insufficient Number of Courses Prior to Fall Quarter 2021

By Atmika Iyer

Students at UCSB are required to take 12 units to be considered full-time students — a requirement many students are having difficulty meeting this quarter.

September 23, 2021

Where Students Are From

By Alex Rudolph, Atmika Iyer

Of the 22,205 in-state students for the 2020-21 school year, the county with the highest number of students at UCSB is Los Angeles County with 5,670 students.

September 14, 2021

UCSB Moves Forward With Hotel Housing

By Atmika Iyer

The University & Community Housing Services described the hotel solution as a temporary, emergency solution only available during Fall Quarter 2021.

September 14, 2021

Suspect Arrested In Connection With Campus Sexual Assault From Aug. 27

By Atmika Iyer

The arrested suspect has been charged with four felonies.

September 12, 2021

Unmasking Isla Vista: Community Activism

By Holly Rusch, Daniel Huecias, Atmika Iyer

In the sixth and final segment of our new series, "Unmasking Isla Vista: A COVID-19 Community Archive," the Daily Nexus and KCSB examine student and I.V. community activism throughout the pandemic.

September 7, 2021

Two Sexual Assaults Reported on Aug. 28

By Atmika Iyer

UCPD detectives have been investigating the sexual assault, and the investigation is ongoing.

September 3, 2021

2020 Census Data Shows Demographic Shifts In I.V.

By Atmika Iyer, Alex Rudolph

According to the Census, in the last 10 years, the population of I.V. and number of people living in UCSB-affiliated housing increased by 678 and 1,436, respectively.

August 27, 2021

UC President Plans Overhaul to Campus Policing

By Atmika Iyer

In a letter to the UC community, Drake called the plan “transformational,” and said that the new approach will be “data-driven, service-oriented [and] community centric.”