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April 2, 2024

Community entities promote Deltopia-preparedness efforts

By Lizzy Rager

The 13th annual Deltopia will be the first to take place under the new social ordinances and temporary suspension of the Restorative Justice Program.

March 20, 2024

UCSB plans to resume MCC operations on first day of Spring Quarter

By Asumi Shuda

Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Margaret Klawunn, Dean of Student Life Katya Armistead and Interim Associate Dean of Student Life Joaquin Becerra jointly signed the email statement.

March 18, 2024

UCSB Divest denounces university investment decisions in public teach-in

By Grace Medecki, Josh Rhodes

The UC Santa Barbara chapter of the UC Divest Coalition held a divestment teach-in at the UCSB Library steps on March 13. 

March 14, 2024

SJP, Black Studies hold ‘Day of Interruption’ rally, teach-in to end UC repression

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar, Lizzy Rager

Students for Justice in Palestine, the Department of Black Studies and several campus organizations united for a “Day of Interruption” on March 7.

March 14, 2024

A.S. members allege Senate pro-tempores of misconduct and harassment

By Sindhu Ananthavel

A statement alleged behavior violating the UCSB Student Code of Conduct, including harassment, intimidation and suppression of the voices of Senators and Associated Students (A.S.) members

March 11, 2024

Student Ethics Bowl team places second at national competition

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

The UC Santa Barbara Ethics Bowl student team competed in the Association for Practical and Professional Ethics Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl competition in Cincinnati from Feb. 24-25, taking home the second place prize af...

March 11, 2024

UCSB doctoral student announces seven-day hunger strike

By Asumi Shuda

Department of Education doctoral student Charlene Macharia listed several demands to administration on March 9 in the wake of the suspension of the MultiCultural Center.

March 8, 2024

‘U.S. Building of the Year’ Interactive Learning Pavillion: the need, the design and now

By Lizzy Rager

The Interactive Learning Pavilion (ILP) won “US Building of the Year” in a contest by World-Architects with 42% of 5,000 votes. 

March 8, 2024

Student Affairs seeks student input on UC President one-time funding

By Asumi Shuda

Ideas must be submitted by Sunday, March 18.

March 7, 2024

S.U.N. sues UCSB for failure to comply with PRA request on housing

By Asumi Shuda

UCSB emeritus professor of sociology Richard “Dick” Flacks convened the lawsuit following the University’s failure to comply with a Public Records Act request.

March 7, 2024

UCSB MultiCultural Center remains closed

By Asumi Shuda

Though the university has not confirmed a date of reopening, university spokesperson Kiki Reyes said “there’s a great sense of urgency” to do so.

March 3, 2024

Jewish students, A.S. President express grievances about MCC signage, campus antisemitism at A.S. Senate public forum

By Asumi Shuda, Alex Levin

The Nexus will continue to report on this topic as more information becomes available.

March 2, 2024

UCSB Black Studies calls for ‘day of interruption’ in statement over MCC suspension

By Lizzy Rager

The faculty called for an entire day of voluntary interruption of activities on March 7.

March 2, 2024

Blum Center holds campus housing forum and Q&A session

By Michael Zhang

The panel addressed points raised in the “People’s Guide” and tackled questions of housing accountability and accessibility.

March 2, 2024

MSA hosts town hall on Palestine, students speak in solidarity with Palestine

By Lizzy Rager

Students advocated for Palestinian liberation and efforts to express solidarity with Palestine.

March 1, 2024

MCC community members release anonymous statement on Feb. 26 gathering, address harm caused

By Asumi Shuda

The @our.mcc account did not immediately respond for comment. The statement was not signed. The Nexus is working to confirm who the account represents.