News

August 5, 2026

Body of UCSB graduate student found in Sierra Nevada mountains

By Iris Guo

Vikram Mubayi, a chemical engineering doctoral candidate at UC Santa Barbara, was found deceased on Aug. 3 in the Eastern Sierra mountains.

July 24, 2026

Community remembers local biker and UCSB alum after passing

By Levi Kauffman

Twenty-two-year-old UCSB alum Dylan Monson, who died in a motorcycle crash on June 29, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in communication earlier that month. 

July 17, 2026

Grand opening of Reflection Room held in SRB

By Noura Elkhatib

The grand opening of UCSB's new Reflection Room was held on June 1 at the Student Resource Building.

July 13, 2026

Coastal commission under investigation by Trump administration

By Elijah Obando

NOAA launched an official review of the CCC in an effort to bypass state legislation, following a request from Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick. 

July 13, 2026

June I.C.E. Sighting Report

By Lucy Wellons

Information is primarily sourced from community alerts from the 805UndocuFund. A full map of I.C.E. sightings can be found on the Daily Nexus website.

July 12, 2026

Second sexual assault in the last month reported near West Campus

By Levi Kauffman

TW: This article contains mentions of sexual assault.

July 8, 2026

Elena Irwin appointed dean of Bren School of Environmental Science & Management

By Julia Sanabria

UC Santa Barbara has welcomed a new dean for the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management. Elena Irwin will assume responsibility starting Sept. 21.

July 8, 2026

Senate debate over proposed staff advisory position, former senators voice concerns

By Elijah Obando

Senate approved the addition of a new Associated Students staff advisory position, which will oversee marginalized student Boards, Committees and Units.

July 2, 2026

Soundscapes of Santa Barbara: How music interacts with pain

By Sophia DeMoe

The I.V. music scene serves as a neurological shield against the stress and anxiety of everyday student life. Whether we gather in a Del Playa backyard or put our headphones in after a long day, the benefits are obvious.

July 1, 2026

IVCSD debate, compromise on resolution to place tax measure on ballot

By Levi Kauffman

The IVCSD Board approved a resolution placing the Increased Municipal Infrastructure & Services Measure on the November ballot at their June 23 meeting.

July 1, 2026

UCSB extends freshmen and transfer student housing guarantee to 2 years

By Wynne Bendell

UC Santa Barbara announced that first-year and transfer students will now be guaranteed two years of university-owned housing beginning Fall 2026. 

June 26, 2026

Sexual assault reported near West Campus

By Wynne Bendell

An individual was sexually assaulted along an unnamed paved access road located between Slough Road and West Campus Lane on June 24. 

June 17, 2026

Las Maestras Center to stay open, supporters rejoice during protest

By Levi Kauffman

Cheers erupted outside Cheadle Hall on June 2 when protestors were informed by UC Santa Barbara administration that Las Maestras Center would remain open. 

June 17, 2026

IVCSD addresses community concerns at town hall

By Elle West

The Isla Vista Community Services District held a town hall on May 27 to answer questions about parking, taxes, safety, cityhood, sustainability and more. 

June 16, 2026

Project Reboot encourages students to “Hang up to Hang out”

By Lucy Wellons

Project Reboot, a student-led digital wellness movement and campus organization, suggests that “it really is that damn phone.”

June 11, 2026

NASA directors talk research, funding and future at UCSB

By Ramona Jacobson

National Aeronautics and Space Administration Directors Richard Cook and Troy Asher spoke as part of UC Santa Barbara’s Coastal Conversations series on May 26.