Michelle Cisneros

September 3, 2025

UCSB student arrested for sexual assault

By Michelle Cisneros

A UCSB student was arrested on Aug. 30 for an alleged sexual assault perpetrated that morning. He is currently being held without bail. 

September 3, 2025

Case into sexual assault at Isla Vista fraternity continues

By Michelle Cisneros

UCSB student Reef Mordente was arrested earlier this month on multiple sexual assault charges that allegedly occurred at an Isla Vista fraternity house.

August 29, 2025

Nexus Explained: Evolution of UCSB protest culture

By Michelle Cisneros, Jack Dindia, Wynne Bendell, Iris Guo

At UC Santa Barbara, student activism has long held a prominent place in campus life and the surrounding Isla Vista community.

August 28, 2025

Term in Review: Chancellor Yang

By Michelle Cisneros, Jack Dindia

Chancellor Henry T. Yang increased UC Santa Barbara’s research capabilities and selectivity throughout his term.

August 28, 2025

A look into the history behind UCSB’s new chancellor, Dennis Assanis

By Michelle Cisneros, Jack Dindia

Before being named as the sixth chancellor of UC Santa Barbara, Dennis Assanis served as the president of the University of Delaware for nine years.

August 27, 2025

A summer in UC news

By Michelle Cisneros

James B. Milliken, former chancellor of the University of Texas system, began his tenure as the 22nd president of the University of California on Aug. 1.

August 19, 2025

University closes physical therapy department

By Michelle Cisneros

UCSB will close its physical therapy department at the end of summer, laying off two physical therapists and referring students to off-campus providers.

August 4, 2025

Analyzing one month of I.C.E. presence in Santa Barbara

By Anusha Singh, Michelle Cisneros

Through analyzing spatial and temporal aspects of I.C.E. sightings across both Goleta and Santa Barbara, along with overlaying population data from the American Community Survey (ACS), the Nexus aims to detect and report...

July 23, 2025

Friendship Manor resident found dead in Goleta Slough

By Michelle Cisneros

Detectives from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office found the body of Sonia Lang Crestfield on July 22.

July 17, 2025

Dennis Assanis appointed next UCSB chancellor

By Michelle Cisneros

Dennis Assanis, former president of the University of Delaware, has been appointed as the sixth chancellor of UC Santa Barbara. He will assume the role on Sept. 1. 

July 15, 2025

Friendship Manor resident goes missing in Isla Vista

By Michelle Cisneros

Sonia Lang Crestfield, a resident of Friendship Manor, the retirement community in Isla Vista, went missing last Friday. 

July 4, 2025

Daily Nexus I.C.E. Sighting Tracker

By Anusha Singh, Michelle Cisneros

The Nexus has launched an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) Sighting Tracker in light of recent raids in Goleta as part of nationwide expansions in I.C.E. activity.

June 25, 2025

Senate completes its final agenda of the year

By Michelle Cisneros, Wynne Bendell

The 76th Associated Students Senate held its final meetings of the year on May 28 and June 4. Senators heard public comments and finished its final agenda.

June 16, 2025

Executive Vice Chancellor David Marshall named UCSB interim chancellor

By Michelle Cisneros

David Marshall, the executive vice chancellor of UC Santa Barbara, will serve as the interim chancellor starting July 15.

June 16, 2025

Sable pipeline halts production, students voice concerns, hope

By Michelle Cisneros

Recent legal actions have hindered Sable Offshore’s plan to restart the Las Flores Pipeline. UCSB Stop Sable has continued to oppose the pipeline.

June 12, 2025

La Guardia Nacional se detiene cerca de Home Depot en Goleta

By Michelle Cisneros, Nestor Manzanares

  Más temprano hoy, varios vehículos pertenecientes a la Guardia Nacional fueron vistos estacionados cerca de Home Depot en Goleta. Los vehículos ya han abandonado la zona y se cree que se dirigían hacia Los Án...