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 23, 2025

Iaorana Te Otea hosts Winter Lū‘au, embracing Polynesian culture at UCSB

By Jack Dindia

UCSB’s Iaorana Te Otea hosted its annual Winter Lū‘au on Jan. 18, showcasing Hawaiian hula dancing, drumming and solo performances.

January 23, 2025

A.S. executive officers mid-year check-in

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar, Michelle Cisneros, Conor Kelly, Jack Dindia

A.S. president Nayali Broadway spent fall quarter training her staff, relaying student concerns to administration and working towards long-term projects.

January 14, 2025

Santa Barbara County at risk of power shutoff following LA fires

By Jack Dindia

Santa Barbara County is at risk of a power outage due to the Santa Ana winds across the Coast, which have fanned the ongoing blazes in Los Angeles.

December 9, 2024

RCSGD holds Trans Day of Remembrance vigil, honors lives lost in 2024

By Jack Dindia

The RCSGD held a vigil for Transgender Day of Remembrance and Resilience on Nov. 20, honoring people who were murdered for their transgender identity in 2024.

December 9, 2024

AFSCME 3299 workers go on 2-day strike for better contracts, protest ‘bad-faith bargaining’

By Jack Dindia

The University of California service workers and patient care workers union went on a systemwide strike from Nov. 20-21.

November 21, 2024

Highlights of the Regents’ November 2024 Meeting

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

The Regents discussed UC Health community benefits, increases in out-of-state tuition, a diversity report, debt-free UC, campus climate and COVID-19.

November 18, 2024

BWHC’s Black Beauty Expo provides Black students with accessible hair products

By Jack Dindia

The UC Santa Barbara Associated Students Black Women’s Health Collaborative hosted the third Black Beauty Expo at the Student Resource Building on Nov. 8.

November 8, 2024

IVRPD hosts fourth annual Halloween Pumpkin Patch

By Jack Dindia

The IVRPD event featured carnival games, Halloween characters, silent movies, a photo booth, a silent disco, a costume contest and free pumpkins.

November 8, 2024

IVCC will pick up pumpkins for compost on Nov. 7

By Jack Dindia

Isla Vista Compost Collective is holding a “Great Pumpkin Pick Up” on Nov. 7. The pickup will begin at 10 a.m., and residents can sign-up through a Google Form

November 4, 2024

Restorative justice suspension, UC mask-policy concerns voiced at Halloween town hall

By Lizzy Rager, Jack Dindia

The A.S. EVPLA hosted a Halloween town hall on Oct. 28 to discuss how Halloween county ordinances — including strict curfews on the weekends before and after the holiday — affect I.V.

October 28, 2024

“Global Education & Research Spotlight” highlights undergraduate research opportunities

By Jack Dindia

The Anthropology Club hosted “Global Education & Research Spotlight” on Oct. 18 to discuss potential research opportunities and ongoing undergraduate research.

October 11, 2024

“All Languages Language Exchange” propels multilingual connections

By Jack Dindia

OISS kicked off the first bi-monthly “All Languages Language Exchange” in the SRB on Oct. 3, providing a space for students to practice different languages at all skill levels.

October 10, 2024

AFSCME 3299 demands better wages, housing preceding new contract

By Jack Dindia

The AFSCME 3299 labor union rallied on Oct. 9 for better pay and housing support. The union contract expires on Oct. 31, and they are currently in contract negotiations with the University.

October 9, 2024

SSI holds vigil to honor Israeli victims of Oct. 7

By Jack Dindia

Students Supporting Israel held a vigil at Storke Tower on the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7. Attendees honored those who died with candles, speeches and prayers.