Josh Ortiz

September 29, 2016

Disabled Students To Receive A.S.-Funded Trial Transport

By Josh Ortiz

Applications open Monday for a pilot program that will give disabled students free car rides to and from campus.

September 26, 2016

Concert Seeks End to Gun Violence, Honors Shooting Victims

By Josh Ortiz

250 cities in 45 states hosted concerts Sunday to promote “common sense” gun legislation in the wake of shootings and other gun-related deaths.

September 22, 2016

UCSB Ranked No. 8 Top Public School

By Josh Ortiz

Among all the UCs, UCSB held the number-three spot on the list.

September 22, 2016

Local Elections May Profoundly Impact I.V.

By Josh Ortiz

Just for a moment, let’s take our eyes off the national election coverage and take a look at the election going on right here in our own backyard, an election that can most certainly affect our lives in a direct way.

September 22, 2016

Vista Point: The Goings On In Isla Vista This Week

By Josh Ortiz

Upcoming events include Pardall Carnival and a community meeting to discuss the proposed 10 p.m. noise ordinance

September 2, 2016

I.V. CSD Candidate Slate Receives Democratic Endorsement

By Josh Ortiz

The Santa Barbara Democratic Party endorsed a slate of four candidates Thursday night for the Isla Vista Community Services District board of supervisors, a decision that could prove a significant setback for other candi...

August 29, 2016

Joel Ruiz Suspends Candidacy for I.V. CSD Board of Directors

By Josh Ortiz

Board of directors candidate Joel Ruiz suspended his campaign Sunday due to his workload and insufficient campaign funds.

August 25, 2016

Bikes: Gauchos’ Ride or Die

By Josh Ortiz

Take a spin with the Nexus through UCSB’s history on two wheels.

August 17, 2016

Foot Patrol Postpones Noise Ordinance Change After Community Pushback

By Supriya Yelimeli, Josh Ortiz

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol will suspend action to implement earlier quiet hours on weekends after receiving swift disapproval at a community town hall Tuesday.

August 14, 2016

Three Final Candidates Join Race for Office in Isla Vista

By Josh Ortiz

Three additional Isla Vista residents declared candidacy this week in the race to elect the inaugural members of the I.V. Community Service District (CSD) board of directors.

August 8, 2016

Candidates Make a Run for Office in Isla Vista

By Josh Ortiz

As UC Santa Barbara students bask in a long summer, five Isla Vista residents have begun campaigning for office in a college town on the brink of self-governance.

May 26, 2016

Bill to Ensure AP Credit at Community Colleges Passes Assembly

By Josh Ortiz

The State Assembly passed a bill to ensure that community colleges in California award class credit to students who pass Advanced Placement exams with a minimum score of three.

May 18, 2016

Former Gaucho Nominated for UC Student Regent Position

By Josh Ortiz

Paul Monge, UC Berkeley law student and UCSB alumnus, was nominated to become Student Regent beginning in July 2017.

May 11, 2016

UC Looks To Increase Athlete Graduation

By Josh Ortiz, Sean White

Gavin Newsom proposed a 14-point plan designed to help UC athletes academically.

May 5, 2016

Family Student Housing Rent To Rise Despite ‘Subpar’ Conditions

By Maura Fox, Josh Ortiz

The Family Student Housing Tenants’ Association argued in a statement Tuesday that the rent increase scheduled to begin this summer is unfair, due to what it says are subpar living conditions.