Jack Dindia

Jack Dindia (he/him) is the Lead News Editor for the 2025-2026 school year. Previously, Dindia was the Deputy News Editor, as well as the County News Editor and an Assistant News Editor for the 2024-2025 school year. He can be reached at jackdindia@dailynexus.com or news@dailynexus.com.

January 13, 2026

Supervisors approve Deltopia ordinance, alternative event to come

By Jack Dindia

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a 72-hour noise ordinance, effectively canceling Deltopia.

December 5, 2025

UCSB freshman death confirmed as accidental fall

By Jack Dindia

UC Police Department concluded that UC Santa Barbara student Elizabeth “Liz” Hamel died from an accidental fall from a San Rafael Residence Hall balcony.

December 4, 2025

Senate discusses fee increase proposal

By Jack Dindia, Wynne Bendell

The Associated Students 76th Senate met with campus and community representatives and discussed a potential increase in student fees at its Nov. 19 meeting.

December 2, 2025

UC Regents recap: Regents vote to increase tuition, approve funding for UCSB housing

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

The UC Regents voted to increase tuition costs based on inflation and approved funding for UCSB's East Campus Housing during its Nov. 18-20 meeting.

November 20, 2025

UC faculty resists discontinuation of diversity hiring initiative

By Jack Dindia

The University of California considered discontinuing a competitive fellowship that encourages diverse Ph.D. holders to pursue academic careers.

November 19, 2025

Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

By Jack Dindia

RCSGD hosts "An Intro to Talking About Your Identity with Family," Rapid Rehousing hosts "Preventing Housing FOMO" and TSC hosts "Make it Thankful."

November 19, 2025

AFSCME goes on strike

By Jack Dindia, Iris Guo

AFSCME went on strike on Nov. 17 and 18, picketing at various locations across the UC Santa Barbara campus

November 18, 2025

21-year-old falls from Isla Vista bluffs, sustains moderate injuries

By Jack Dindia

A 21-year-old male fell from a cliff in Isla Vista on Saturday around 2 a.m. He sustained moderate injuries and is currently recovering at Cottage Hospital.

November 13, 2025

Community weighs in on proposed Deltopia ordinance

By Jack Dindia

The Associated Students External Vice President for Local Affairs, held the “Save Deltopia Town Hall” to a crowd of roughly 400 people in the Isla Vista Theater.

November 12, 2025

Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

By Jack Dindia

PWA hosts "Strategies for Medical Self-Advocacy," Career Services hosts "Resumes + Cover Letters 101" and UCSB Sustainability hosts "Garden Matchmaking."

November 12, 2025

SSPs record areas of concern on campus safety walk

By Jack Dindia, Levi Kauffman

Student Safety Partners led students, community members and administrators on their annual Lighting and Safety Walk on Nov. 5.

November 6, 2025

Campus contends with budget reductions

By Michelle Cisneros, Jack Dindia

Former Chancellor Henry T. Yang announced that departments would face permanent budget reductions, although the full effects of the reductions are unclear.

November 5, 2025

Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

By Jack Dindia

ONDAS Student Center hosts "Matcha on my Mind: Exploring the First-Gen Identity" and Health & Wellness hosts "Build a Fruit Cup"

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.