Iris Guo

November 5, 2025

Board of Supervisors denies permit transfer to Sable

By Jack Dindia, Iris Guo

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors denied the transfer of county permits for the Las Flores Pipeline from ExxonMobil to Sable Offshore in a 4-1 vote on Nov. 4.

October 31, 2025

American Indian and Indigenous Collective creates community spaces and resources

By Iris Guo

At the American Indian and Indigenous Student Association Center, Indigenous or native-identifying students can find a community space and access resources.

October 30, 2025

IVCSD implements I.V. parking compliance program

By Iris Guo, Elijah Obando

As part of an effort to address parking issues, Isla Vista Community Services District aims to implement a new parking compliance program in November.

October 24, 2025

Black Quare revives community space for Black LGBTQIA+ students

By Iris Guo

Black Quare, a student organization for Black students who identify with the LGBTQIA+ community, held its first meeting after being inactive for several years.

October 23, 2025

Second ‘No Kings’ protest draws thousands in opposition to Trump administration

By Iris Guo, Levi Kauffman

Around 13,000 locals gathered downtown on Oct. 18 for the second “No Kings” protest, organized by local activist organization Indivisible Santa Barbara. 

October 23, 2025

Federal funding cuts to CalFresh to impact UCSB Basic Needs in 2026

By Iris Guo

UCSB's CalFresh outreach program, which helps students apply for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, is facing a $178,219 budget cut for 2026.

October 17, 2025

Mesa Pizza brings zen vibes and fresh ingredients to I.V.

By Iris Guo

Located at 6576 Trigo Road, Mesa Pizza opened its doors on Saturday, Oct. 4, bringing a distinctive take on the neighborhood pizza parlor to Isla Vista

October 9, 2025

Sable announces alternative plan to resume oil production

By Iris Guo

Sable Offshore announced its plans to secure federal permits for an Offshore Storage and Treating Vessel facility that would allow it to resume oil production.

October 8, 2025

SJP holds vigil, honors lives lost in Gaza

By Iris Guo

UC Santa Barbara Students for Justice in Palestine held a vigil on Oct. 7 to honor and remember the lives of Palestinians killed in Gaza.

October 3, 2025

Resource guide for sexual violence survivors

By Iris Guo

The Daily Nexus compiled a guide of local and university resources available to students and community members who are survivors of sexual violence. 

October 2, 2025

A.S. S.A.G. Summer update

By Iris Guo

The Associated Students Student Advocate General Sydney Bivins plans to implement protections for undocumented students and improve access to student resources.

August 29, 2025

IVCSD addresses I.C.E. actions, expresses support for immigrant communities

By Iris Guo

The Isla Vista Community Services District passed a resolution that expresses its support for immigrant communities at its Aug. 12 meeting.

August 29, 2025

Nexus Explained: Evolution of UCSB protest culture

By Michelle Cisneros, Jack Dindia, Wynne Bendell, Iris Guo

At UC Santa Barbara, student activism has long held a prominent place in campus life and the surrounding Isla Vista community.

August 1, 2025

Newly appointed University Librarian to expand study spaces and open access resources

By Iris Guo

Todd Grappone was appointed UCSB's University Librarian by former Chancellor Henry T. Yang and officially assumed the role on July 1.

July 23, 2025

I.V. Food Co-op increases 2025 fundraising goal by 76%

By Iris Guo

The I.V. Food Co-op raised its 2025 fundraising goal to $880,000, a 76% increase from its previous goal of $500,000.

July 11, 2025

UCSB student falls from bluff, sustains severe injuries

By Iris Guo

Luke Ogburn, a second-year UC Santa Barbara student, was critically injured on June 13 after falling from the bluff along Del Playa Drive in I.V.