Levi Kauffman

Levi Kauffman (he/him) is the County News Editor for the 2025-2026 school year. Previously, Kauffman was an Assistant News Editor, as well as a Staff Writer for the 2024-2025 school year. He can be reached at levikauffman@dailynexus.com or news@dailynexus.com.

May 7, 2026

Data breach causes Canvas to shut down, nearly 9,000 schools affected

By Levi Kauffman

The online learning platform Canvas has been temporarily shut down following a data breach involving its parent company Instructure.

May 6, 2026

Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

By Levi Kauffman, Dylan Vo

Gaucho Graphics hosts "Spring Fundraiser," TSC hosts "Coffee & Community" and RCSGD hosts "Rainbow Recharge!"

May 6, 2026

May Day rally calls on University to support workers

By Levi Kauffman, Dylan Vo

Alongside nationwide May Day protests, roughly 75 people gathered around the eternal flame to call on UC Santa Barbara to support campus workers on May 1.

May 6, 2026

Student study alleges “blatant abuse” by law enforcement during Deltopia 2025

By Levi Kauffman, Lucy Wellons

In the aftermath of Deltopia 2025, two UC Santa Barbara students conducted a survey on interactions with law enforcement during the weekend-long event.

May 1, 2026

Term in Review: A.S. EVPSA Leiya Kadah

By Levi Kauffman

The 2025-26 A.S. External Vice President for Statewide Affairs Leiya Kadah reflected on her term working on UC-wide initiatives and advocating for students.

April 24, 2026

IVCSD ramps up parking compliance program

By Levi Kauffman, Elijah Obando

Since February, two new Isla Vista Community Services District parking compliance ambassadors have begun patrolling local streets.

April 22, 2026

IVCSD debriefs Soltopia, previews I.V. Safe meeting

By Levi Kauffman, Lucy Wellons

The IVCSD debriefed the Soltopia music festival and discussed plans for their upcoming Isla Vista Safe meeting at its April 14 meeting.

April 15, 2026

Lisa Phillips advocates for survivors of sexual violence, speaks against Jeffrey Epstein

By Levi Kauffman, Iris Guo

Podcaster and sexual assault survivor Lisa Phillips shared her story of recovering from sexual abuse and seeking justice on April 8 at Isla Vista Theater.

April 8, 2026

Dismantling Deltopia

By Levi Kauffman

The typical jam-packed streets, loud music and hundreds of citations seen at Deltopia in years past were absent from Del Playa Drive on April 4.

April 2, 2026

Nexus explains: Deltopia and Soltopia weekend questions

By Jack Dindia, Levi Kauffman

The Nexus asked our readers for their questions about this Deltopia weekend and gathered information during the Deltopia Noise Ordinance Town Hall.

March 17, 2026

AJP and R.A.W. hold teach-in on academic freedom and interlinked global struggles

By Levi Kauffman

Around 100 students, faculty and community members gathered on March 13 for a teach-in hosted by Academics for Justice in Palestine and Researchers Against War.

March 14, 2026

IVCSD moves forward with parking enforcement and cityhood fiscal analysis

By Levi Kauffman

[UPDATE 03/16/3:08 p.m.]: The following article was edited to reflect that the funds reallocated by Resolution 26-16 came from savings from understaffing of safety stations during Winter quarter. The Isla Vista Community...

March 5, 2026

UCSB students aim to revitalize Eternal Flame

By Levi Kauffman

A team of UC Santa Barbara students has been working to update the Eternal Flame monument with L.E.D. lights. The renovation aims to honor the Black community and make a statement against climate change. According to fou...