Data

The data journalism blog by the Daily Nexus.

October 29, 2026

Notetaking patterns at UCSB

By Malia Guy

The Daily Nexus surveyed 50 UC Santa Barbara students on their note taking habits.

October 11, 2026

Diversity, equity and inclusion within the 2025-26 Daily Nexus editorial staff

By Kalyssa Chu

The Nexus conducted a demographic survey of our editorial board for the 2025-26 academic year to gauge whether the diversity of our staff reflects Nexus’ DEI goals.

October 11, 2026

Diversity, equity and inclusion within the 2025-26 Daily Nexus content

By Meher Indoliya

The Nexus filtered articles through a list of relevant keywords and tracked their frequency per calendar year.

August 27, 2026

Exploring majors at UCSB with fewer than five students

By Vivian Simmons

In Spring Quarter 2026, the UC Santa Barbara Office of Budget & Planning’s enrollment dashboard featured four majors with fewer than five undergraduates in them.

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.