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 2, 2020

Spring Quarter A.S. Elections To Take Place Digitally

By Holly Rusch

Soft campaigning will begin as previously planned on April 12, giving candidates approximately 10 days until voting ends.

March 27, 2020

Amidst a Global Pandemic, Prospective Students Struggle To Make College Decisions Without Visiting Campus

By Holly Rusch

UCSB admissions advises would-be students to “experience UCSB through a virtual tour” and learn more about the school through webinar events.

March 22, 2020

University, Sheriff’s Office Discourage Deltopia Celebrations in Light of Coronavirus Crisis

By Holly Rusch

The university and police will continue to implement their usual Deltopia-related restrictions in preparation for possible crowds.

March 22, 2020

Five New Coronavirus Cases Diagnosed Within Santa Barbara County

By Holly Rusch

The five new cases bring the total number of cases in Santa Barbara County to 18.

March 19, 2020

UC President Extends Employees’ Paid Leave With Executive Order

By Holly Rusch

Paid leave hours be used only in specific circumstances, such as if employees are subject to shelter-in-place orders, or if family members or themselves are exhibiting coronavirus symptoms.

March 18, 2020

Businesses in I.V.: What’s Open, What’s Closed

By Sanya Kamidi, Holly Rusch

This information is based on what employees at each business said as of April 20, around 8 p.m.

March 16, 2020

UCDC Cancels Spring Quarter Program, Withdraws Winter Quarter Attendees Due to Coronavirus

By Holly Rusch

The UCDC cancellation is the latest in a slew of study abroad and transfer student program cancellations.

March 9, 2020

“All Smiles, No Swipes”: COLA Protestors Organize Lunchtime “Liberation” for Ortega Dining Commons

By Holly Rusch

The dining hall occupation was an expression of solidarity with UCSB undergraduate students, 44% of whom experience food insecurity.

March 6, 2020

“Without graduate student labor, there is no light”: UCSB 4 COLA Rallies as Part of UC-Wide Black-Out Strike

By Arturo Martinez Rivera, Holly Rusch

The UC-wide work stoppage started early morning on Thursday; at approximately 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, protesters blocked all four entrances to Cheadle Hall.

March 5, 2020

Community Gathers To Celebrate Life of Isla Vista Advocate Michael Bean

By Holly Rusch

Bean instituted the Isla Vista Free Box, a community donation box in front of the I.V. Recreation & Park District building and was a guest speaker at various UC Santa Barbara classes.

February 20, 2020

25 Years Later, Women’s Rights Icon Anita Hill Returns to UCSB

By Katherine Swartz, Holly Rusch

Hill did not dwell on her own experiences in the Senate Judiciary Committee and instead focused her speech on the work that still remains after the launch of the #MeToo movement.

February 5, 2020

Coronavirus 101 Teach-In Aims To Educate Campus Community

By Holly Rusch

The event featured three UCSB faculty and staff members who presented about the origins of the Wuhan coronavirus.

January 22, 2020

“In the service of equity and justice”: UCSB Community Comes Together To Honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day

By Holly Rusch

Speakers gave speeches on their personal experiences with racism and institutionalized oppression.

January 22, 2020

Newsom’s Proposed Budget Allocates $217.7 Million to UC System

By Holly Rusch

The budget, which allocates $36 billion for higher education across the state, offers a 5% increase in “base” resources for UC campuses and funding for specific programs on UC campuses.

November 20, 2019

SASA Town Hall Focuses on Accountability, Timely Warning Systems

By Holly Rusch

A variety of UCSB administrators and personnel participated in the panel, including Asst. Vice Chancellor Katya Armistead, Title IX Officer Ariana Alvarez and representatives from UCPD and SBSO.