Michelle Cisneros

Michelle Cisneros (she/her) is the Lead News Editor for the 2025-2026 school year. Previously, Cisneros was the Community Outreach News Editor for the 2024-25 school year and the Assistant News Editor for the 2023-24 school year. She can be reached at michellecisneros@dailynexus.com or news@dailynexus.com.

February 25, 2026

Understanding the Flock camera near UCSB

By Michelle Cisneros

An automated license plate reader managed by Flock Safety has operated in front of UC Santa Barbara’s Santa Catalina Residence Hall for over a year.

February 20, 2026

Mobility Transport Program seeks permanent student fee

By Michelle Cisneros, Wynne Bendell

The Mobility Transport Program is seeking a permanent student fee to fund the program.

February 19, 2026

A week in UC student news

By Michelle Cisneros

The DOJ drops appeal of court order blocking UCLA settlement, UC obtains more patents than any other university last year and missing UCB student is found dead.

February 18, 2026

SBIFF 2026: Michael B. Jordan talks legacy and career, receives Outstanding Performer Award

By Michelle Cisneros, Jack Dindia

Jordan was honored for his dual performance as twin brothers Smoke and Stack in “Sinners,” for which he received critical acclaim and a nomination for Best Actor at the upcoming Academy Awards.

February 12, 2026

A week in UC student news

By Michelle Cisneros

UCLA professor named in Epstein files, federal investigations into UC Berkeley continue, and donated UCSD cadavers were used for IDF medical training.

February 11, 2026

Mexican-American author Julissa Arce receives UCSB Luis Leal Award

By Michelle Cisneros

Author Julissa received the Luis Leal Award for Distinction in Chicano/Latino Literature on Feb. 4.

February 4, 2026

A week in UC student news

By Michelle Cisneros

UCB is designated as a Black-Serving Institution, union members disrupt forum, and the DOJ aims to join lawsuit against UCLA medical school.

January 29, 2026

Former UC president discusses higher education, career journey at UCSB

By Michelle Cisneros

Brimming with football references and medical analogies, former University of California President Michael V. Drake spoke at Campbell Hall on Jan. 22.

January 29, 2026

UCSB community holds solidarity vigil for those impacted by I.C.E. amid local raids

By Michelle Cisneros

Roughly 140 students, community members and staff gathered at Storke Lawn on Jan. 28 in solidarity with people affected by federal immigration enforcement.

January 28, 2026

A week in UC student news

By Michelle Cisneros

UCPD arrests man at UCLA after alleged anti-Muslim threat, UC Berkeley professor carries Olympic torch alongside service dog and UCSC researchers look into AI.

January 28, 2026

Former UCSB student convicted of rape, battery

By Michelle Cisneros

A jury found a former UC Santa Barbara student guilty of three counts related to sexual assault, battery and rape on Jan. 20.

January 23, 2026

Former A.S. president sues UCSB for allegedly failing to respond to antisemitic harassment

By Michelle Cisneros

In early December, former UCSB A.S. President Tessa Veksler issued a lawsuit against the University for allegedly failing to adequately address the harassment she faced.

January 21, 2026

A week in UC student news

By Michelle Cisneros

UC workers’ unions announce strike vote, UCSD researchers aim to reduce liver transplant shortage and a deceased person was found near UC Berkeley housing.

January 15, 2026

Isla Vista resident arrested on child sexual abuse material charges

By Michelle Cisneros

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 19-year-old Isla Vista resident on a misdemeanor charge related to child sexual abuse material on Jan. 8.