Multimedia

In Photos | Prescribed Burn Conducted on Lagoon Island

At 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3, a prescribed burn was conducted on Lagoon Island to mitigate the growth of exotic species as part of a restoration effort.
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Series: What That White Guy In Your Class Is Really Saying

Somehow, Kyle has an anecdote for every major event of the 21st century. Remarkable.
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In Photos | A Trip Through Isla Vista in 24 Hours

A glimpse into the life in Isla Vista through 8 photos taken over a 24-hour period
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In Photos | With College-Linked COVID-19 Outbreaks Nationwide, Maskless Parties in I.V. Draw Hundreds to the Streets

Amid growing concerns about the spread of COVID-19 in I.V., the Nexus sought out to document the current state of partying during an average weekend in quarantine.
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Letter to the Incoming Class

Taking online classes doesn’t mean you got to be indoors all the time. Here’s a mini-itinerary for freshman and transfers!
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Series: What That White Guy in Your Class is Really Saying

Greg was so preoccupied with whether or not he could, he didn't stop to think if he should.
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In Photos | Graduating Apart Together

We documented how the class of 2020 celebrated its graduation under the special circumstance in the past months.
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In a Reopening Roller Coaster, Barber Shops Are Cutting Profits Thin

Since the beginning of the pandemic, Richie Ramirez said he has shuttered and reopened his barber shops three separate times, turning a profit for only six weeks out of the last six months. 
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Evidently, Trump Doesn’t Mind the Quarantine at All

Trump understands the repercussions of reopening the country: immediate gratification at the cost of indefinite quarantining. He doesn’t mind at all.
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*Cough Cough* Wear A Mask

I don't know if anyone else feels a constant dread about contracting and spreading coronavirus while being outside, but I sure do! Remember to wear a mask, wash your hands, and be kind... and maybe do...
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In Photos | Comet NEOWISE x UCSB

As the comet NEOWISE became visible in the Northern Hemisphere, we showcase a collection of photos featuring the comet and UCSB campus architectures.
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College Nostalgia

I would have never thought I’d miss biking during rush hour or hearing an iClicker clang against the floor of my lecture.
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Animal Testing

Animal testing has gone too far.
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Batcave (Home) Session with Extremophiles

Introducing Batcave (Home) sessions. Watch Extremophiles perform their latest music and answer questions about their creative process.
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A Very Modern Princess

Some Disney movies hit different when you're binge-watching alone in quarantine. In fact, you might just relate to some characters like never before...
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