Features & Essays

Queentide and Babe Rainbow Say ‘Stay Cool’

October 2, 2025 by and

With waves and smiles from the bands, it felt like we just made new friends. But maybe that’s just the magic and chemistry of a place like Isla Vista and the people it produces. 
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Drawn to Nature: ART 117 bridges art and science to spotlight the plants around UCSB

August 28, 2025 by

Eric Beltz worked with his students to combat plant blindness and bring awareness to UCSB's lack of an arboretum.
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Long live the mountain show

May 15, 2025 by

“Those are my favorite memories of going to UCSB, the mountain shows. They’re so special,” Isla Vista musician Jack Corliss said.
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UCSB DKA presents: ‘Reel Talk’

May 1, 2025 by

Created by members of UC Santa Barbara's film fraternity Delta Kappa Alpha, "Reel Talk" is a student-produced talk-show parody.
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Attend the tale of Shrunken Heads, UCSB’s musical theater troupe

March 30, 2025 by

Founded in the 2000s, the entirely student-run organization has taken charge of the contemporary musical theater scene on campus.
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‘The Brutalist’: cracks in the foundation of the American dream

February 21, 2025 by

The film is a grand, ambitious piece that examines the way an immigrant is chewed up by America.
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One year in 20-something-hood: Catching up with @liam.oce

November 21, 2024 by

Over the span of one year, UCSB alum Liam Ereneta’s content creation journey has grown to unfathomable heights.
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Raíces de mi Tierra en fotos

October 17, 2024 by

Raíces de mi Tierra is UC Santa Barbara’s folklórico group, and is a completely student-funded and student-run organization.
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Letters from the Artsweek Editors: Hispanic representation in the media

October 10, 2024 by and

Artsweek’s Latina editors delve into their experiences with Hispanic media representation in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Binge vs. week-by-week: How streaming release models can influence success

August 11, 2024 by

As the streaming war rages on, platforms have been grappling with the decision of release format — a decision that is inconsistent across providers. 
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“Mustard Man”: The “post coming-of-age-story” of music, mayhem and maturing

July 16, 2024 by

The independent, student-created film tells a story of rock ‘n’ roll, lifelong family friendships and the kind of chaos that can only happen in your 20s. 
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Community, creativity, hopes for the future: Bands speak on the I.V. music scene

May 30, 2024 by and

For local bands, Isla Vista’s expansive, unparalleled music scene is integral to the college town’s culture. 
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UCSB women in media

April 18, 2024 by and

During Women’s History Month in March 2024, the Daily Nexus spoke with women from multiple campus organizations about their experience in the media industry.
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SBIFF 2024: Two UCSB student documentaries featured at festival

February 22, 2024 by

“The Salt on our Skin” and “841” were created by UCSB students through the Coastal Media Project nine-week summer program. 
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UCSB love stories

February 15, 2024 by , and

The Daily Nexus conducted a social media form calling out for UC Santa Barbara couples that met on campus and are still together. Here are their stories.
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