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Inside Storke Tower: The story of a carillon

March 5, 2026 by and

Explore the Storke Tower Carillon at UC Santa Barbara through an interactive look at its history.
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In Photos | Trekking through Tequepis Trail

March 3, 2026 by

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.
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Exploring the cost of renting in Isla Vista

February 19, 2026 by and

The Nexus examined 789 unique units for rent during January 2026 to gain a clearer picture of renting costs in Isla Vista.
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Class times and locations at UCSB are shaped by capacity, policy and demand

February 5, 2026 by

When planning each quarter at UC Santa Barbara, the process of scheduling undergraduate courses begins months in advance.
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How UCSB’s Educational Opportunity Program bridges connections with incoming freshmen

January 29, 2026 by

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

November 13, 2025 by

Entrance data from 2016 to 2025 reveals weekly, quarterly and yearly patterns in visitor numbers at the Recreation Center.
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The Trumpiest part of Isla Vista: Subtle shifts right reflect national shift among young voters in 2024

November 6, 2025 by

Micah Littlepage breaks down Isla Vista's subtle shifts right between the 2020 and 2024 election.
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Analyzing one year of diversity statements on department websites

November 6, 2025 by and

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

November 5, 2025 by and

NIH grant cuts under the Trump administration disrupted UCSB research funding. Most grants were later reinstated, but delays and uncertainty persist.
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UCSB reels from federal research cuts as scholars and unions fight back

November 4, 2025 by and

The Trump administration’s research funding cuts have halted millions in UCSB grants, prompting legal challenges, union action, and campus uncertainty.
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Nonbinary Asian students at UCSB report mixed experiences of respect and inclusion

October 9, 2025 by

Every two years, undergraduate students across the University of California system complete the UC Undergraduate Experience Survey, which measures perceptions of campus climate, belonging and respect....
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DEI within the 2024-25 Daily Nexus staff

October 7, 2025 by and

Here at the Nexus, we continue to offer support to all students interested in participating in student journalism regardless of background and prior experience.
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Diversity, equity and inclusion within the 2024-25 Daily Nexus content

October 7, 2025 by and

The Daily Nexus stands firmly committed to upholding our values of diversity, equity and inclusion within our coverage and newsroom. In 2018, we initiated our first diversity, equity and inclusion sur...
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From fast fashion to thrift finds, students define campus fashion

September 6, 2025 by

Through Google Trends, the Nexus analyzed fashion trends from five towns near large public universities across the United States.
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Analyzing one month of I.C.E. presence in Santa Barbara

August 4, 2025 by and

Through analyzing spatial and temporal aspects of I.C.E. sightings across both Goleta and Santa Barbara, along with overlaying population data from the American Community Survey (ACS), the Nexus aims ...
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