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February 6, 2023

UCSB students express concern over voting threshold; results withheld for winter quarter special election

By Asumi Shuda

Voting numbers hit 7.15% on Feb. 4, passing the amended voting threshold by .15%.

February 6, 2023

Panel of campus organizations discuss sustainability, ethics of clothing

By Vikesh Dheeriya

Panelists representing the campus organizations each brought their own perspectives on sustainable fashion.

February 4, 2023

UCSB community evaluates accessibility of child care services on campus

By Asumi Shuda

From a 245-person waitlist to limited enrollment capacity, various UC Santa Barbara community members evaluated disparities in accessibility of child care services for faculty, staff and student parents.  UC Santa Barba...

February 3, 2023

AAPI student leaders reflect on Monterey Park mass shooting

By Asumi Shuda

The shooting took place on Jan. 21 following a Lunar New Year festival in the city to celebrate the annual holiday.

February 3, 2023

Vista Point: Weekly Goings-on in and around I.V.

By Asumi Shuda

Weekly events in and around Isla Vista.

February 1, 2023

UCSB’s Jewish community, administration condemn antisemitic actions in I.V., on campus

By Holly Rusch

Jewish community members, university administrators, Santa Barbara police departments and local leaders met to discuss antisemitic acts at Hillel on Jan. 31.

January 30, 2023

AAC&U launches new strategic plan for equity, innovation, excellence

By Asumi Shuda

UC Santa Barbara is among 851 institutional members of the American Association of College and Universities (AAC&U) worldwide.

January 29, 2023

Associated Students Senate establishes Lunar New Year as university holiday

By Asumi Shuda

The resolution, in light of the recent Lunar New Year holiday, prompted discussion on how students on campus celebrate.

January 29, 2023

Loved ones remember late UCSB student-athlete Archawin Nimanong

By Asumi Shuda

Archawin was a student, friend, partner, brother and son with love to give and passions to share.

January 28, 2023

A.S. Office of the President hosts mental health town hall

By Holly Rusch

The town hall was held in Corwin Pavilion and hosted panelists from UCSB’s Counseling & Psychological Services, Health and Wellness, Campus Advocacy, Resources & Education, Student Health Service and A.S. President Gur...

January 26, 2023

Private Millions: UCSB’s lifeline against a stagnating state budget

By Mark Alfred

Documents obtained by the Nexus detail the extent donor money has been sought and depended upon in recent years.

January 22, 2023

UAW union members reflect on historic contract campaign

By Mark Alfred, Holly Rusch

Members of both unions spoke with the Nexus following the strike’s conclusion to share their perspectives on the new contract. 

January 19, 2023

Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in and around I.V.

By Asumi Shuda

Weekly events in and around Isla Vista.

January 19, 2023

All county beaches failing water quality standards due to runoff contamination

By Asumi Shuda

Individuals are advised to stay out of the ocean at a minimum of 50 yards at beaches with a “warning” beach status.

January 14, 2023

MLK SB Collective collaborates with UCSB organizations for silent walk to honor MLK Day

By Asumi Shuda

The march kickstarted the Martin Luther King Jr. Committee of Santa Barbara’s schedule of programming leading up to the observed holiday on Jan. 16.

January 9, 2023

UCSB cancels classes; Santa Barbara County issues flash flood warning, immediate evacuation orders amid heavy rain

By Asumi Shuda, Mark Alfred

Academic Senate Divisional Chair Susannah Scott confirmed in a statement to the Nexus that UC Santa Barbara classes are canceled today and tomorrow.