Data

July 19, 2026

The evolution of A.S. funding over the past two decades

By Kamelia Kaveh, Karla Hernandez

Over the past two decades, students have voted to approve more lock-in fees and support organizations that prioritize basic needs and physical resources.

July 6, 2026

Alcohol-related violations dominated I.V. crime reports in Fall 2025

By Karla Hernandez, Tatrina Arutyunova

Alcohol-related crimes accounted for 43% of reported crimes in Isla Vista from Sept. 6, 2025 to Dec. 18, 2025.

July 3, 2026

Isla Vista wrapped: What Spotify playlists reveal about I.V.’s music culture

By Lance Sanchez, Zach Miller, Tatrina Arutyunova

An analysis of 193 public Spotify playlists mentioning either “Isla Vista” or “UCSB” in the title found more than 8,700 unique songs spanning over 3,300 artists and 1,693 genres.

May 21, 2026

11 birds to look for at the lagoon this spring

By Krithi Saravanan, Nicolás Brown-Corrada, Alison Kumpf, Mavis Holley, Dylan Vo

Based on eBird data and firsthand observations, the Nexus compiled a list of 11 birds to look for around the lagoon.

May 7, 2026

The University of California’s OSHA violations over the past decade, only one at UCSB

By Malia Guy

The University of California system had 115 Occupational Safety and Health Administration incidents and received 142 violations from 2016-2026.

April 23, 2026

Housing development drives planning permit activity in Isla Vista

By Onwanya Padungsak, Luyi Chen

A cluster of planning permit applications in Isla Vista, along with a recent shift toward multifamily housing projects, reflect continued housing pressure in the area.

March 5, 2026

Inside Storke Tower: The story of a carillon

By Siddharth Chattoraj, Krithi Saravanan

Explore the Storke Tower Carillon at UC Santa Barbara through an interactive look at its history.

March 3, 2026

In Photos | Trekking through Tequepis Trail

By Lance Sanchez

KCSB-FM sends its broadcast signal to a transmitter on Broadcast Peak, where the station’s tower stands alongside other major broadcast signals serving the region.

February 19, 2026

Exploring the cost of renting in Isla Vista

By Benjamin Ancho, Malia Guy

The Nexus examined 789 unique units for rent during January 2026 to gain a clearer picture of renting costs in Isla Vista.

February 5, 2026

Class times and locations at UCSB are shaped by capacity, policy and demand

By Henry Ding

When planning each quarter at UC Santa Barbara, the process of scheduling undergraduate courses begins months in advance.

January 29, 2026

How UCSB’s Educational Opportunity Program bridges connections with incoming freshmen

By Krithi Saravanan

Established in 1977, S.T.E.P.’s programming has a shared emphasis on academic preparation, personal growth and fostering connections with other students and EOP staff.

November 13, 2025

Peak hours, packed gym: UCSB Recreation Center busiest on weekday afternoons

By Chloe Lo

Entrance data from 2016 to 2025 reveals weekly, quarterly and yearly patterns in visitor numbers at the Recreation Center.

November 6, 2025

The Trumpiest part of Isla Vista: Subtle shifts right reflect national shift among young voters in 2024

By Micah Littlepage

Micah Littlepage breaks down Isla Vista's subtle shifts right between the 2020 and 2024 election.

November 6, 2025

Analyzing one year of diversity statements on department websites

By Michelle Cisneros, Krithi Saravanan

The Nexus looked at over 70 department, program and service websites to see if their diversity statements have changed since the onset of President Trump's second term in office.

November 5, 2025

NIH funding cuts disrupt UCSB research and graduate work, despite later reinstatements

By Benjamin Ancho, Grace Mundaden

NIH grant cuts under the Trump administration disrupted UCSB research funding. Most grants were later reinstated, but delays and uncertainty persist.

November 4, 2025

UCSB reels from federal research cuts as scholars and unions fight back

By Calais Waring, Winston Zuo

The Trump administration’s research funding cuts have halted millions in UCSB grants, prompting legal challenges, union action, and campus uncertainty.