In Photos | Welcome Back Concert 2025

October 17, 2025 by and

Smino and IDK electrified Storke Plaza last week at UCSB’s annual Welcome Back Concert. The smaller crowd created an intimate vibe, giving both artists the chance to connect directly with fans. Stud...
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Nonbinary Asian students at UCSB report mixed experiences of respect and inclusion

October 9, 2025 by

Every two years, undergraduate students across the University of California system complete the UC Undergraduate Experience Survey, which measures perceptions of campus climate, belonging and respect....
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DEI within the 2024-25 Daily Nexus staff

October 7, 2025 by and

Here at the Nexus, we continue to offer support to all students interested in participating in student journalism regardless of background and prior experience.
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Diversity, equity and inclusion within the 2024-25 Daily Nexus content

October 7, 2025 by and

The Daily Nexus stands firmly committed to upholding our values of diversity, equity and inclusion within our coverage and newsroom. In 2018, we initiated our first diversity, equity and inclusion sur...
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Tracking the sound of Isla Vista: Examining I.V. band audiences and follower bases through Spotify metrics

June 26, 2025 by

To gauge how popular or recognizable a certain artist is, Spotify calculates a popularity score from 1-100 based on the general popularity of the artist’s discography. The music scene in I.V. serves...
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In Photos | Earl Warren Showgrounds

May 6, 2025 by

The Earl Warren Showgrounds came alive over the past two weekends as the annual Santa Barbara Fair & Expo returned with an ’80s Flashback theme. The event offered entertainment for all ages ...
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Santa Barbara County works to expand Medi-Cal services

November 7, 2024 by , and

Santa Barbara County served 161,827 individuals and 81,580 families during September 2024 through Medi-Cal and is working to continue expanding coverage.
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UC safety snapshot: Comparing UC Santa Barbara & UC Systemwide community safety from the past year

October 24, 2024 by

The most common result of stops at UCSB were warnings. Substance-related issues were one of the most frequent causes of arrests as UCSB.
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DEI within the 2023-24 Daily Nexus staff

October 3, 2024 by , and

The Nexus conducted a survey of the demographics of our editors and writers in May 2024 in order to gauge community representation within our staff.
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From campus to capital: Insights into UCSB’s Investment Advisory Committee

June 2, 2024 by , , , and

The IAC manages an active portfolio worth over $200,000. The best-performing stock the IAC holds is NVIDIA with an unrealized return percentage of 37,744.43% and a realized percentage of 1,399.84%.
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Munching metrics: Mapping retail dining nutrition at UCSB

April 25, 2024 by , , and

The Nexus analyzed the top-10 most calorie-dense menu options at four retail dining restaurants located on the UCSB campus.
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