Mobile app College Sauce aims to connect campus

April 19, 2024 by

The app’s goal is to centralize platforms like Shoreline and Discord, where students promote events and make connections, in a “one-size-fits-all” package. 
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Deltopia in full-throttle with record-level citations, massive crowds

April 10, 2024 by

The 13th annual unsanctioned street festival saw over 20,000 attendees, record-level citations and overwhelmed medical emergency services by early Saturday morning.
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Community entities promote Deltopia-preparedness efforts

April 2, 2024 by

The 13th annual Deltopia will be the first to take place under the new social ordinances and temporary suspension of the Restorative Justice Program.
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Dank Bowl Kitchen closes, Yetz’s Bagels pop-up to take over

March 19, 2024 by

Dank Bowl Kitchen will officially close on Thursday, March 21, and will be replaced by Yetz’s Bagels, under the same owner. The closure marks an end to 14 years of Dank Bowl Kitchen bread bowls.
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EVPLA, community members question Restorative Justice Program suspension at Deltopia Town Hall

March 17, 2024 by

A.S. EVPLA hosted the first-ever Deltopia Town Hall with panelists from IVFP, UCPD and more. Attendees questioned the RJ suspension and how the county and University is preparing for Deltopia.
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SJP, Black Studies hold ‘Day of Interruption’ rally, teach-in to end UC repression

March 14, 2024 by and

Students for Justice in Palestine, the Department of Black Studies and several campus organizations united for a “Day of Interruption” on March 7.
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‘U.S. Building of the Year’ Interactive Learning Pavillion: the need, the design and now

March 8, 2024 by

The Interactive Learning Pavilion (ILP) won “US Building of the Year” in a contest by World-Architects with 42% of 5,000 votes. 
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What to expect for Deltopia 2024: Social ordinance, cliff safety, restorative justice

March 7, 2024 by and

The Nexus spoke with I.V. community officials to evaluate how the social ordinances, ongoing cliff safety measures and the temporary suspension of the Restorative Justice Program will affect Deltopia.
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UCSB Black Studies calls for ‘day of interruption’ in statement over MCC suspension

March 2, 2024 by

The faculty called for an entire day of voluntary interruption of activities on March 7.
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MSA hosts town hall on Palestine, students speak in solidarity with Palestine

March 2, 2024 by

Students advocated for Palestinian liberation and efforts to express solidarity with Palestine.
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UC refuses to recognize UCSB Student Dining Labor Union 

February 29, 2024 by

The University of California recommended expansion of the union’s bargaining units to a more UC-wide effort, according to a letter obtained by the Nexus.
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YDSA rallies for meal swipe reforms

February 29, 2024 by

The action follows a petition that garnered over 2,200 signatories — 10% of the student population. 
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Several at-risk Del Playa properties revealed to be left out of storm evacuation alert

February 24, 2024 by and

Three properties on the 67 block of Del Playa Drive that did not receive warnings were evacuated despite several at-risk properties being warned ahead of the storm, as discussed at a Feb. 13 Board of ...
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UC proposes significant pay increases for AFSCME workers in five-year contract

February 22, 2024 by

The University of California proposed a 26% pay increase for union workers on Feb. 22, increasing the lowest-paid union members’ wages by 47% over five years. The UC’s proposed contract follow...
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UC-wide union rallies for the UC to “break up” with Blackstone on Valentine’s Day, invest in affordable housing

February 22, 2024 by

Union workers and students at seven UC campuses called for the UC to “break up” with Blackstone — the largest commercial landlord in the U.S. — and promote more affordable housing options in t...
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