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.

February 23, 2022

Vista Point: Weekly Goings-on in Isla Vista

By Atmika Iyer, Holly Rusch

Events happening in and around Isla Vista.

February 22, 2022

Vista Point: Monthly Goings-on Dedicated to Black History Month

By Atmika Iyer, Holly Rusch

This Vista Point will be dedicated to Black History Month events throughout the UC system.

February 18, 2022

University Works To Fulfill 2019 Black Student Union Demands

By Holly Rusch

In 2019, Chancellor Henry T. Yang promised the creation of an OBSD, funding for eight paid positions — totaling to about $900,000 — and $55,000 annually for Black Student Union programming.

February 16, 2022

UCSB Student, A.S. Member Arrested for Hiding Cameras in I.V. Bathroom

By Holly Rusch, Atmika Iyer

No information is available yet on the days and times when the recording devices were in use.

February 11, 2022

Academic Senate Provides Flexibility for Some Instructors

By Holly Rusch

All authorizations are currently available for Winter Quarter 2022 only.

February 10, 2022

Shooting Occurs at Pacifica Suites

By Atmika Iyer, Holly Rusch

The shooters fled the scene before law enforcement arrived.

February 9, 2022

Vista Point: Weekly Goings-on in Isla Vista

By Atmika Iyer, Holly Rusch

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

February 5, 2022

Basic Needs Vending Machine Serves UCSB Students

By Holly Rusch

The president's office is working in conjunction with the A.S. Food Bank to stock the vending machines.

February 4, 2022

UC Santa Barbara’s Faculty Association Writes Open Letter on COVID-19

By Holly Rusch

The UCSBFA asked administrators to adjust its Jan. 31 return to in-person instruction plan.

February 4, 2022

Students Feel Stressed as UCSB Returns to In-Person Instruction During Midterm Season

By Atmika Iyer, Holly Rusch

Students on campus voiced that the combined stressors of returning in person and handling midterms have been difficult.

January 30, 2022

UC Santa Barbara Police Department Faces Staff Shortage

By Holly Rusch

The department’s understaffing means that current officers are “juggling a lot of different hats,” according to Wilson.

January 27, 2022

UCSB Extends Pass/No Pass Deadline

By Holly Rusch

The deadline to pass/no pass classes beyond the seventh week of the quarter has been extended every quarter since the COVID-19 pandemic began in Winter Quarter 2020.

January 26, 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 20, 2022

Chancellors Get Pay Raise: Recap of UC Regents January 2022 Meeting

By Holly Rusch, Sindhu Ananthavel, Asumi Shuda, Nisha Malley

Here are the most important takeaways from the University of California Board of Regents’ first meeting of 2022.

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.