Josh Ortiz

April 14, 2017

LGBTQ Male Victim to Alleged Hate Crime at Estero Park

By Josh Ortiz

Police said the suspect then allegedly punched the victim in the face, causing extensive injuries that required surgery at the hospital.

March 14, 2017

Detained Skateboarder Faces Resisting Arrest Charges

By Josh Ortiz

A UC Santa Barbara student whose forceful detainment in the Arbor went viral two weeks ago will be going to court during Spring Break to face charges of resisting arrest.

November 8, 2016

Final Election Results 2016

By Josh Ortiz

Live election results for local, statewide and national races on Election Day 2016.

February 25, 2016

Alumnus Fran Mancia Elected as Alumni Regent

By Josh Ortiz

The UCSB Alumni Association Board of Directors elected alumnus Fran Mancia this week to serve as one of four Alumni Regents.

February 25, 2016

WOCC To Discuss Gender Issues, Empowerment

By Josh Ortiz

The A.S. Womxn’s Commission will be hosting its annual Womxn of Color Conference (WOCC) this weekend, where attendees will discuss topics ranging from gender violence to diversity.

February 11, 2016

District Supervisor Candidates Share Platforms

By Josh Ortiz

Santa Barbara County Third District Supervisor candidates spoke with the Nexus this week to share their platforms for Isla Vista and the county.

February 4, 2016

Recent Power Outages Impact Local Eateries

By Josh Ortiz

Isla Vista business owners and managers shared their experiences with the Nexus this week regarding the recent power outages amidst stormy weather in the Goleta area.

January 21, 2016

Esteemed Professor Teaches Popular Seminar

By Josh Ortiz

Mathematics 266HH: Analytic Number Theory is likely one of the most overcrowded courses at UC Santa Barbara this quarter.

January 14, 2016

Students Demand Private Prison Divestment

By Josh Ortiz

Black student leaders across the University of California (UC) increased pressure on Wells Fargo this week to divest from private prisons.

December 17, 2015

Study Shows Increase in Students Receiving Mental Health Treatment

By Josh Ortiz

A recent RAND Corporation study found that more University of California students have been receiving mental health care following an increase in state funding for mental health services on campuses.

December 3, 2015

Stakeholders Discuss Code Enforcement Program

By Josh Ortiz

The Isla Vista Self Governance Initiative held a public meeting Tuesday evening in the Isla Vista Clinic building to discuss the possible implementation of a building and zoning Code Enforcement Program for a potential C...

November 19, 2015

Three Laws Students Should Look Out For in January

By Josh Ortiz

The bills deal primarily with fair payment, transgender rights and violence prevention The California State Legislature has recently approved three bills which will go into effect Jan. 1, 2016. California Governor Jerry ...

November 16, 2015

AB 935 To Allow Special Identification for Veterans

By Josh Ortiz

Assembly Bill 935 took effect Friday, allowing United States military veterans to apply for a California driver’s license or identification card with a veteran designation. The designated cards would verify veterans’...

November 12, 2015

The Principles Against Intolerance: Attempts to Redefine Anti-Semitism and the Potential Threat to Free Speech

By Juliet Bachtel, Josh Ortiz

In order to protect Jewish students, the UC community has been pushing for a system-wide definition of anti-Semitism The Free Speech Movement began on the steps of UC Berkeley’s Sproul Hall in 1964 when thousands of st...

November 12, 2015

Bruce Porter to Run to Succeed Supervisor Farr

By Josh Ortiz

Fifteen-year Santa Ynez resident Bruce Porter announced Monday he will run to succeed Doreen Farr as Third District County Supervisor. Farr announced in October she will not seek re-election after her term ends in Decemb...

November 9, 2015

First-ever Isla Vista Resource Fair to Distribute Food and Exhibit Resources

By Josh Ortiz

Isla Vista Community Resources Committee (IVCRC) and the Associated Students Food Bank hosted the first-ever Isla Vista Resource Fair to distribute food to I.V. residents and exhibit local resources at the A.S. Pardall C...