Office of Black Student Development Holds Open House for New Office Suite

May 5, 2022 by

The event began with a tour of the space and opportunities for conversation with the OBSD staff, followed by a speaker lineup in the SRB theater.
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Term in Review: S.A.G. Geovany Lucero

May 5, 2022 by

Lucero emphasized that their advocacy efforts represent an initial step in repairing the student body’s image of A.S. and redressing harm.
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UCSB Alumnus Dies After Cliff Fall in Isla Vista

May 3, 2022 by

Crews responded to the scene at the 6600 block of Del Playa Drive, where they unsuccessfully attempted resuscitation and brought the body up to a waiting ambulance.
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COVID-19 Cases Increase Following Students’ Return From Spring Break, Deltopia Weekend

May 1, 2022 by

UCSB spokesperson Shelly Leachman provided the Nexus with weekly numbers of positive cases reported and positivity rates from the university’s on-campus testing program.
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A.S. Elections Conclude With Historic Low Voter and Candidate Turnout; Seven Senate Seats Remain Unfilled

April 25, 2022 by , , , and

1,849 students did not finish filling out their ballots or did not click submit, rendering their votes void, A.S. Elections Board announced during the Zoom webinar where results were displayed. 
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Students Celebrate Holi in Color: UCSB Indus Holds Holi Event

April 17, 2022 by

UCSB Indus procured funding through the Isla Vista Recreation and Park District and the Isla Vista Community Relations Committee to host this event.
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Isla Vista Community Services District Reflects on Spring Festival

April 17, 2022 by

Flaherty expressed her hope that turnout will improve in time with future events, calling this year’s first-ever festival a “first step in building recognition of the event.”
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IMPORTA Offers Free DACA Renewals to Applicants

April 17, 2022 by

DACA recipients must file for a renewal of their status and work-authorization permits every two years, which can cost up to $495.
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“That Was like a Glorified Dayge”: Students Reflect on First Full-Scale Deltopia in Two Years

April 9, 2022 by

Although Yalew emphasized how much fun he had participating in Deltopia, he also said that it didn’t quite meet his expectations as a first-timer.
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Isla Vista Community Services District Reflects on Past Accomplishments, Sets Future Priorities at Annual Board Retreat

March 31, 2022 by

The retreat included roundtable discussions of IVCSD’s staffing capacity and financial position, a review of its community services and an assessment of the physical spaces utilized by IVCSD.
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“I’ve heard it’s pretty wild”: Students Set Expectations for a Long-Awaited In-Person Deltopia

March 31, 2022 by and

Many first-, second- and third-year students will be attending their first Deltopia this year.
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Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Suspect for Attempted Kidnapping, Sexual Battery

March 5, 2022 by and

SBSO eventually located and arrested the suspect with the help of community informants and home security video footage that captured the suspect in his vehicle.
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Student Workers Union Prepares to Renegotiate Contract with the UC, Holds Town Halls

February 24, 2022 by

Bargaining between the union and UCOP will begin in March, with up to six bargaining sessions currently slated to occur during winter and spring quarters.
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Office of Black Student Development Unveils Community Space and Office, Commemorates Its Founding

February 24, 2022 by

The space, which offers a physical location to support and advocate for Black students, will be open to the campus community beginning April 30.
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IVRPD Celebrates Black History Month With “Forward Ever, Backward Never”

February 23, 2022 by and

Kiefer expressed IVRPD’s intent to host more events in the future in honor of Black History Month.
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