Features & Essays

One year in 20-something-hood: Catching up with @liam.oce

November 21, 2024 by

Over the span of one year, UCSB alum Liam Ereneta’s content creation journey has grown to unfathomable heights.
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Raíces de mi Tierra en fotos

October 17, 2024 by

Raíces de mi Tierra is UC Santa Barbara’s folklórico group, and is a completely student-funded and student-run organization.
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Letters from the Artsweek Editors: Hispanic representation in the media

October 10, 2024 by and

Artsweek’s Latina editors delve into their experiences with Hispanic media representation in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Binge vs. week-by-week: How streaming release models can influence success

August 11, 2024 by

As the streaming war rages on, platforms have been grappling with the decision of release format — a decision that is inconsistent across providers. 
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“Mustard Man”: The “post coming-of-age-story” of music, mayhem and maturing

July 16, 2024 by

The independent, student-created film tells a story of rock ‘n’ roll, lifelong family friendships and the kind of chaos that can only happen in your 20s. 
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Community, creativity, hopes for the future: Bands speak on the I.V. music scene

May 30, 2024 by and

For local bands, Isla Vista’s expansive, unparalleled music scene is integral to the college town’s culture. 
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UCSB women in media

April 18, 2024 by and

During Women’s History Month in March 2024, the Daily Nexus spoke with women from multiple campus organizations about their experience in the media industry.
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SBIFF 2024: Two UCSB student documentaries featured at festival

February 22, 2024 by

“The Salt on our Skin” and “841” were created by UCSB students through the Coastal Media Project nine-week summer program. 
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UCSB love stories

February 15, 2024 by , and

The Daily Nexus conducted a social media form calling out for UC Santa Barbara couples that met on campus and are still together. Here are their stories.
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Remembering Dave from the Grave: KCSB Super Listener

December 13, 2023 by

The Graveman, Dave from the Grave, David Schoof was an avid KCSB fanst. A music fan through and through, he passed away in early 2023, but his KCSB legacy (as a true radio listener) lives on.
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Conversations with a 20-something: @liam.oce on content creation and virality

November 30, 2023 by

Fifth-year Liam Ereneta has captured the hearts of 20-somethings through his viral TikTok video series, "This week in 20-something-hood."
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UCSB sororities take an unconventional spin on sisterhoods

November 16, 2023 by

Two UC Santa Barbara sororities, Gamma Phi Beta (GPhi) and Alpha Chi Omega (AXO) have hosted what they coin unconventional sisterhoods at Seventh Dimension Dance.
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The Postal Service & Death Cab for Cutie celebrate 20 years of music at Santa Barbara Bowl

October 30, 2023 by

The Santa Barbara Bowl was transported back to the 2000s Saturday Oct. 14th to celebrate 20 years of Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service’s breakthrough albums, “Transatlanticism” and “G...
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Student turned documentarian: Sol Lopez on “Driven”

October 5, 2023 by

From studying at community college to now co-editing a documentary, fourth-year film and media studies major Sol Lopez has immersed herself in the world of a real-life working documentary. 
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Editors’ choice: Best of I.V. bands

June 1, 2023 by and

As an essential part of Isla Vista culture, there is truly nothing like the band scene. Here are the Artsweek Editors' picks for the Best I.V. Bands of the 2022-23 school year!
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