Sindhu Ananthavel

Sindhu Ananthavel (she/they) is the Lead News Editor for the 2023-24 school year. Previously, Ananthavel was the Deputy News Editor for the 2022-23 school year, the Community Outreach News Editor for the 2021-22 school year and an assistant news editor for the 2021-22 school year. She can be reached at news@dailynexus.com.

March 4, 2021

Students and Faculty React to the Announcement of an In-Person Fall Quarter 2021

By Sindhu Ananthavel

While some are eagerly awaiting the return of in-person learning, others feel that expecting a return to business as usual is premature.

February 28, 2021

“Who Guards the Guards:” UC Black Staff and Faculty Organization Discuss the Past, Present and Future of Law Enforcement in Police Panel

By Sindhu Ananthavel

One problem brought up by the panel is the trend of police officers living outside of the communities they serve, be it because of financial restrictions or other reasons.

January 31, 2021

Religious Studies Department Creates Chair of Jain Studies Following $1 Million Donation

By Sindhu Ananthavel

UCSB now joins UC Davis, UC Riverside and UC Irvine in having a Jain Studies chair within their respective religious studies departments.

January 26, 2021

New Study Recommends UC Suspend Standardized Testing After 2025

By Sindhu Ananthavel

If a new test is not implemented by 2025, the testing requirement will be eliminated altogether.

December 7, 2020

UC Regents Discuss Better Representation and Outreach to Indigenous UC Students

By Sindhu Ananthavel

The UC Board of Regents convened remotely on Nov. 18 to discuss a number of items relating to academics, including admissions and outreach to Indigenous students.

November 15, 2020

The Gen Z Vote: Digital Outreach in the 2020 Election

By Sindhu Ananthavel, Regan Wheatley

Though most young adults and teens are well attuned with social media, older politicians’ efforts may fall flat when trying to engage with Gen Z voters.