Holly Rusch

Holly Rusch (she/her) is the Lead News Editor for the 2022-23 school year. Previously, Rusch was the University News Editor and co-Lead News Editor for the 2020-21 school year. She can be reached at news@dailynexus.com or hollyrusch@dailynexus.com.

April 23, 2021

UC To Require COVID-19 Vaccination Ahead of In-Person Class Return This Fall

By Holly Rusch

The proposed policy would go into effect once a vaccine has been granted full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

April 23, 2021

Isla Vista Party Takes Home Executive Majority, Storke Party Claims the Most Senate Seats

By Asumi Shuda, Atmika Iyer, Holly Rusch, Sindhu Ananthavel

This year’s election yielded the lowest voter turnout numbers in five years.

March 29, 2021

After Nearly a Year, UCSB Rec Cen Set To Reopen on April 12

By Holly Rusch

Students will be required to wear a face covering at all times.

March 2, 2021

Two Months after Setup, I.V. Pallet Homes Provide Relief and Opportunity to Nearly 40 Houseless Residents

By Holly Rusch

The pallet village has not reported any positive COVID-19 cases, but tests are available to any clients who want one or begin to show symptoms.

January 11, 2021

UC System Plans for In-Person Instruction in Fall 2021

By Holly Rusch

The UC’s statement on Monday marks the first systemwide announcement of a return to in-person instruction.

December 13, 2020

UC Regents Approve 2021-22 Budget, Special Needs Report

By Holly Rusch

The UC Board of Regents Nov. 19 remote meeting focused on the impact of financial losses brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

November 15, 2020

Prop 16 Failed to Pass. What’s Next for the UC System?

By Katherine Swartz, Holly Rusch

For student leaders on the “front lines” of campaigning, the decision came as a blow for those hoping to bring greater racial diversity to the UC system.

October 30, 2020

Sarah Danielzadeh Voted in as New A.S. Student Advocate General In Special Election

By Holly Rusch

Sarah Danielzadeh, a fourth-year English major and former Letters and Sciences senator, beat 11 other candidates in a special election for Associated Students Student Advocate General.

October 29, 2020

“If I get COVID now, I don’t really care”: Interviewing Passersby and Partiers in I.V. During the Pandemic

By Max Abrams, Katherine Swartz, Holly Rusch

On June 22, the first day of summer sessions, there were 7 confirmed COVID-19 cases in I.V. By Oct. 1, the first day of fall quarter, there were 239. Now, there are nearly 400.

October 8, 2020

Santa Barbara County To Host Free COVID-19 Testing at I.V. Theater

By Holly Rusch

Although all online appointments for Oct. 9 have already been filled, walk-ins are still accepted.

October 8, 2020

UCSB Hires Inaugural Vice Chancellor of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

By Holly Rusch

Robnett comes to UCSB from a position at UC Irvine as the Inaugural Associate Dean for Faculty Development and Diversity in the School of Social Sciences.

October 5, 2020

Authorities Remove Plane Wreckage, Remains of Missing Pilot Who Crashed Off I.V. Coast

By Holly Rusch

The body of the pilot has been taken to the Channel Islands Harbor, and the Santa Barbara County Coroner's Bureau will be investigating the death.

October 5, 2020

Community Members Gather by Candlelight at Devereux Beach to Mourn Passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

By Holly Rusch

The event, attended by nine people, was hosted by the local chapter of the national environmental justice group Sunrise Movement.

October 3, 2020

Cops Off Campus ‘Day of Action’ Rally Draws Over 100 to the Streets in Isla Vista

By Holly Rusch, Max Abrams

Thursday’s Cops Off Campus Rally drew a crowd of over 100 students, instructors and community members who assembled at I.V. Theater around noon before marching through I.V.

September 28, 2020

SBSO Continues Search for Missing Pilot Who Crashed Off the Coast of I.V.

By Holly Rusch

The search for Deborah Nicholson — the plane’s pilot and sole passenger — was originally handled as a search and rescue but is now being handled as a missing person investigation.

September 23, 2020