Marisol Cruz

February 23, 2023

SBIFF 2023: Oscar nominee Angela Bassett presented with Montecito Award

By Marisol Cruz

The award — which recognizes an individual who gave the performance of their career in film this past year — was presented to Angela Bassett for her performance in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” 

November 3, 2022

Delirium 2022: Isaiah Rashad and Binki electrify the Thunderdome

By Marisol Cruz, Adam Majcher

Open only to UC Santa Barbara students, the concert was headlined by Top Dawg Entertainment rapper Isaish Rashad and indie-disco artist Binki. 

October 6, 2022

‘Sad Girl Indie’: the complex women behind the label

By Marisol Cruz

The culture that has evolved around 'sad girls' is one that seems to glamorize the sadness these women and femme artists are experiencing.

October 4, 2022

Tracks of the month: September 2022

By Adam Majcher, Marisol Cruz

Here are some of our Artsweek writers' favorite tracks from September!

September 22, 2022

Student-run art organizations to support or join

By Marisol Cruz

Here’s an introduction to some of the various art-related organizations you can support or join on campus or in Isla Vista. 

August 26, 2022

“Sounds of Isla Vista”: A look into the I.V. music scene

By Marisol Cruz

“Long live the IV music scene” declares the bio of a recently created go-to resource for I.V. concert lovers: the @soundsofiv Instagram page, which has gained over 3,000 followers in less than a year.

July 2, 2022

Tracks of the Month: June 2022

By Marisol Cruz, Isabella Chichioco

Start your summer off right with these newly released songs from June picked by the Artsweek’s staff!

May 27, 2022

Daily Nexus “Best Of” Winners 2021-22

By Sierra Vakili, Valerie Fu, Emily Kocis, J. Matteo Wharton, Holly Rusch, Atmika Iyer, Daniela Gomez, Garret Harcourt, Stephanie Gerson, Marisol Cruz, Sindhu Ananthavel

The Nexus surveys the UCSB student community annually to pick the best locations and services within the local area based on voting through a Google Form. The winners of our survey are listed here.

May 19, 2022

A$AP Ferg, Dayglow and Valentino Khan Headline Extravaganza 2022

By Marisol Cruz

On May 15, UCSB students made their way to Harder Stadium to watch rapper A$AP Ferg, indie-pop band Dayglow and disc jockey Valentino Khan perform, free of charge. 

March 9, 2022

SBIFF 2022: Outstanding Directors of the Year Award

By Marisol Cruz

This year’s event honoring the filmmakers was one of the first events that marked the Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s return to in-person attendance.

February 27, 2022

In Conversation With Mixed-Media Performance Artist ALOK

By Marisol Cruz

ALOK shared their insights on art-making, fashion and personal connections and journey with the Nexus during their visit. 

December 2, 2021

UCSB Alumnus THREEZERO Releases Debut Album

By Marisol Cruz

With a newly released album, “SEEING DOUBLE,” Santa Barbara musician THREEZERO is making strides with an ever-evolving sound.

October 8, 2021

Art, Design & Architecture Museum Reopens Its Doors

By Marisol Cruz

After more than a year of being shuttered, UC Santa Barbara’s Art, Design & Architecture Museum reopened on Sept. 25 to showcase three new in-person exhibitions.

July 25, 2021

Announcement of “Deltopia” Film Is Met With Community Backlash

By Marisol Cruz

The opinions of actual UC Santa Barbara students and I.V. community members have undermined the directors’ “as honest as possible” approach.

July 7, 2021

In Review: Tyler, The Creator Has No Problem Finding Himself on “CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST”

By Marisol Cruz

On his sixth studio album, Tyler manages to strike a balance and does so with self-assurance.

May 18, 2021

Extravaganza 2021: UCSB Welcomes Comedian Hasan Minhaj

By Marisol Cruz

Minhaj brought his witty spirit as he discussed representation in the media industry, encouraged students to bet on themselves and started a riveting discourse on Oprah Winfrey.