Levi Kauffman

October 6, 2026

Alpha Phi members speak out about alleged racism in recruitment process

By Levi Kauffman

An Alpha Phi International Fraternity representative who assisted in the UCSB chapter’s fall recruitment allegedly discriminated against women of color.

October 1, 2026

A.S. EVPLA Noah Luken summer update

By Levi Kauffman

This summer, A.S. 2026-27 EVPLA Noah Luken was appointed to the IVCSD Board of Directors and developed a survey to analyze living conditions in Isla Vista.

October 1, 2026

Nexites abroad: Choosing Cairo

By Levi Kauffman

County News Editor Levi Kauffman answers the question, "what makes studying abroad worth it?"

August 28, 2026

What it’s like living long-term in America’s No. 1 college party town

By Levi Kauffman, Elijah Obando

Mixed amongst the fluid population of Isla Vista are the residents that continue to call this beach town, known for its party culture, home.

August 27, 2026

An analysis of a decade of crime at UCSB

By Wynne Bendell, Levi Kauffman

The Daily Nexus compiled and analyzed crime data from 2016 to 2024 obtained via Clery reports at UC Santa Barbara in order to observe crime report trends over the last decade.

August 21, 2026

A.S. Executive appointed to IVCSD Board of Directors

By Levi Kauffman

The A.S. External Vice President for Local Affairs was appointed to the Isla Vista Community Services District Board of Directors at its Aug. 11 meeting.

August 20, 2026

Deja Vu Cafe to rebuild after fire

By Levi Kauffman

Deja Vu Cafe plans to rebuild after a fire burnt the interior of the nearly 40-year-old restaurant in Isla Vista, according to owner and founder John Djamali.

August 18, 2026

Deja Vu Cafe burns

By Levi Kauffman

A fire broke out inside Deja Vu Cafe in Isla Vista during the early hours of Aug. 18.

July 24, 2026

Community remembers local biker and UCSB alum after passing

By Levi Kauffman

Twenty-two-year-old UCSB alum Dylan Monson, who died in a motorcycle crash on June 29, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in communication earlier that month. 

July 12, 2026

Second sexual assault in the last month reported near West Campus

By Levi Kauffman

TW: This article contains mentions of sexual assault.

July 1, 2026

IVCSD debate, compromise on resolution to place tax measure on ballot

By Levi Kauffman

The IVCSD Board approved a resolution placing the Increased Municipal Infrastructure & Services Measure on the November ballot at their June 23 meeting.

June 17, 2026

Las Maestras Center to stay open, supporters rejoice during protest

By Levi Kauffman

Cheers erupted outside Cheadle Hall on June 2 when protestors were informed by UC Santa Barbara administration that Las Maestras Center would remain open. 

June 5, 2026

IVCSD introduces last IVFP lieutenant ever, discusses policing after budget cuts

By Levi Kauffman, Yogita Sharma

The Isla Vista Community Services District was introduced to IVFP Lieutenant Thomas Green and heard reports from various programs at its May 26 meeting.

May 28, 2026

International students’ post-graduation employment authorization on pause indefinitely

By Levi Kauffman

13 UCSB Iranian graduate students, researchers and alumni requested Rep. Salud Carbajal’s help in lifting a pause on a postgrad work authorization program.

May 27, 2026

TBTN holds vigil for rape and strangulation survivor, voice frustration with administration

By Levi Kauffman

A.S. Take Back the Night and representatives of the survivor of the recent rape and strangulation in campus housing, hosted a vigil in Greek Park on May 26.

May 20, 2026

Rape and strangulation perpetrator still at large after assault in campus housing

By Levi Kauffman

Over a week after a rape and strangulation that occured in UC Santa Barbara campus housing on May 9, the perpetrator remains at large.