Chace Duma

June 1, 2023

Letter from the Editor: Community, food and the Nexus

By Chace Duma

I loved to write, I loved these people and I loved the newspaper; it felt like home. The past three years I’ve spent on Editorial Staff have been truly wonderful.

February 23, 2023

Mylestone BBQ: A stellar one man show

By Chace Duma

Mylestone BBQ is a must for barbeque lovers, or anyone looking to try a new spot in Goleta!

January 26, 2023

New restaurants, notable closures and food news in and around I.V.

By Chace Duma, Stephanie Gerson

The Daily Nexus On the Menu Team wants to ring in the new year by highlighting some recent changes in Santa Barbara’s restaurant scene.

November 17, 2022

So you got invited to friendsgiving…

By Chace Duma

You got invited to a Friendsgiving. Great! Only one issue: You don’t know how to cook. We're here to help with a few easy-to-make ideas to bring to a potluck!

October 14, 2022

Oyster Mushroom Faux Chicken Tenders

By Chace Duma

If you’re looking to reduce your meat intake, add this recipe to your “quick weeknight dinners” list or just do something with that bunch of oyster mushrooms you bought at the farmers market because of how pretty t...

October 11, 2022

Warning: God doesn’t answer prayers about Chem 1A

By Chace Duma

According to them, there is no omniscience powerful enough, no divine light bright enough to combat your holy ineptitude.

September 22, 2022

Hummus Republic: Mediterranean Fast Casual Comes to I.V.

By Chace Duma

After a long wait spent salivating at the sign on the empty building, Hummus Republic finally opened on May 26, 2022. I’ve had it twice since its opening, both experiences being pretty positive. 

August 25, 2022

Navigating Food Insecurity at UCSB: A Resource Guide

By Stephanie Gerson, Chace Duma

We’ve compiled this list of resources in hopes to prepare students for any food insecurity the coming months and years might bring. 

April 28, 2022

Fonio: The West African Grain of the Future

By Chace Duma

The history of Fonio, and Yolélé’s mission as a company, are fascinating, wonderful, and world-healing.

March 3, 2022

Solyanka

By Chace Duma, Alice Bilyk

Solyanka, a traditional Ukrainian soup, is the perfect example of everything I love about Ukrainian cuisine.

February 17, 2022

Three Fantastic Black Content Creators in the “Health and Wellness” Food Space

By Chace Duma

Here are some of my favorite Black content creators within the “health and wellness” food space. These creators bring nuance, creativity and fun to a space bogged down by monotony. 

February 10, 2022

Red Wine Risotto for Two

By Chace Duma, Alice Bilyk

Risotto is romantic. Red wine is romantic. Why not put the two together this Valentine’s Day?

December 10, 2021

A Meat-Eater’s Foray into Plant-Based Eating

By Chace Duma

I decided to challenge myself to eat plant-based for a week and it went...

November 21, 2021

Vista Point: Weekly Goings-on in Isla Vista

By Atmika Iyer, Holly Rusch, Sunidhi Sridhar, Chace Duma

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

October 21, 2021

UCSB To Remove Lagoon

By Chace Duma

That’s right. Say goodbye to your favorite stinky puddle, to those mysterious, murky depths, beckoning … calling for you … yes … come closer … dip a toe in… No! No longer!

October 7, 2021

Cozy Autumn Spiked Chai

By Chace Duma

A great drink for when you’re craving something cozy for the colder months.