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.

May 21, 2025

Judicial Council rejects appeal on disqualification of A.S. presidential candidate

By Michelle Cisneros, Jack Dindia

Former Associated Students presidential candidate and Senator Daniyal “Dan” Siddiqui’s request to have his counts appealed was denied by the Judicial Council on May 15.

May 21, 2025

A.S. election concludes with lowest voter turnout in a decade following three weeks of delay

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar, Lizzy Rager, Jack Dindia, Michelle Cisneros

Following three weeks of delay to election results, the 2025 Associated Students Spring General Election concluded with a 20.42% voter turnout.

May 16, 2025

SRJ ‘bridges the gap’ on women’s reproductive health

By Jack Dindia

Students for Reproductive Justice highlighted women’s reproductive health, the gender gap and racial inequalities within the health care system.

May 15, 2025

A week in UC student news

By Jack Dindia

UCLA medical school faces lawsuit alleging race-based admissions and students sign petition demanding UC Berkeley rehire lecturer and offer canceled class.

May 13, 2025

Judicial Council disqualifies A.S. presidential candidate, two other cases adjudicated

By Michelle Cisneros, Jack Dindia

Judicial Council cases concerning Associated Students senators and one executive regarding the Spring General Election have resulted in a presidential candidate's disqualification.

May 9, 2025

IVCSD reviews budget cuts from UCSB

By Jack Dindia

IVCSD consulted on reallocating the funds to their programs after receiving an update on UC Santa Barbara’s contribution to the district.

May 7, 2025

Young male seen with balcony fall decedent Liz Hamel identified, questioned by UCPD

By Jack Dindia

A young man seen with Liz Hamel on the night of the fall resulting in her death has been identified and interviewed by the UC Police Department.

May 2, 2025

SBCSO discusses military equipment at community engagement meeting

By Jack Dindia

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office held a engagement meeting to discuss their use of specialized military equipment, including armored vehicles and weapons.

May 1, 2025

IVCSD debriefs new bus fare changes, campaign with STESA

By Jack Dindia

IVCSD heard a report from SBMTD about service changes going into effect in August, and partnered with STESA for their Raise the Bar Campaign.

May 1, 2025

A week in UC student news

By Jack Dindia

LA City Attorney declines filing charges during UCLA pro-Palestine protests. UC Berkeley faculty demands UC to not comply with Trump administration demands.

April 30, 2025

Family of UCSB balcony fall victim seeks answers from community regarding her death

By Jack Dindia

The family of Liz Hamel held a press conference requesting assistance of community members in obtaining information of the incident that resulted in her death.

April 24, 2025

Senate approves funding for snack stations, discusses Armenian Genocide recognition

By Jack Dindia, Conor Kelly

The Senate passed a resolution to transfer over $50,000 to the A.S. Food Bank and heard a request from Armenian campus groups to remember the Armenian Genocide.

April 18, 2025

IVCSD introduces new IVFP Lieutenant, debriefs Deltopia

By Jack Dindia

IVCSD debriefed the April 5 Deltopia and Spring Festival at their April 8 meeting, along with addressing concerns regarding over-policing at the festival.

April 17, 2025

Bear sightings reported at UCSB, Goleta

By Jack Dindia

UCSB police reported a black bear sighting early this morning near Pollock Theater and the Intercollegiate Athletics building.

April 9, 2025

Senate discusses BCU appointment vote, passes bill to obtain economics tools

By Conor Kelly, Jack Dindia

The Senate heard grievances from Kamaya Jackson on the vote to deny her from a co-chair position and passed a bill obtaining tools for economics students.