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June 3, 2025

Group sets scooter on fire near residence hall

By Jack Dindia

On June 2, the UC Santa Barbara Police Department responded to a report of arson where a group of people was seen lighting a scooter on fire.

May 30, 2025

New community activism course offered upcoming fall quarter

By Malia Guy

A new course will be taught in the upcoming fall quarter which will explore how various communities work together to inspire change.

May 29, 2025

Department of Asian American Studies celebrates its 30th anniversary with first-ever alumni reunion

By Dylan Vo

UC Santa Barbara’s Department of Asian American Studies hosted its 30th anniversary celebration and first-ever alumni reunion on May 17-18.

May 29, 2025

Students highlight Black activism with ‘The Takeover’ screening

By Conor Kelly

Audience members filled the MultiCultural Center Theater on Thursday night to watch film festival-recognized UC Santa Barbara student film “The Takeover.”

May 22, 2025

Term in Review: A.S. S.A.G. Alvin Wang

By Michelle Cisneros

Associated Students Student Advocate General Alvin Wang reflected on his term for the 2024-25 school year, highlighting basic needs initiatives he spearheaded and casework.

May 21, 2025

Judicial Council rejects appeal on disqualification of A.S. presidential candidate

By Michelle Cisneros, Jack Dindia

Former Associated Students presidential candidate and Senator Daniyal “Dan” Siddiqui’s request to have his counts appealed was denied by the Judicial Council on May 15.

May 21, 2025

A.S. election concludes with lowest voter turnout in a decade following three weeks of delay

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar, Lizzy Rager, Jack Dindia, Michelle Cisneros

Following three weeks of delay to election results, the 2025 Associated Students Spring General Election concluded with a 20.42% voter turnout.

May 19, 2025

Missing UCSB student found dead in Big Bear Lake

By Lizzy Rager

Third-year sociology major Tanner Prentiss was found at 10:23 a.m after an extensive search by deputies and the Sheriff’s Dive Team

May 16, 2025

SRJ ‘bridges the gap’ on women’s reproductive health

By Jack Dindia

Students for Reproductive Justice highlighted women’s reproductive health, the gender gap and racial inequalities within the health care system.

May 15, 2025

LIVE: A.S. Spring General Election Results 2025

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

The Nexus will update this page with live results from the Associated Students Election, which will be released in person at the ILP.

May 15, 2025

Students voice concerns over freshman parking pass restrictions

By Michelle Cisneros, Malia Guy

After Transportation and Parking Services updated its policies to prohibit on-campus parking passes for first-years, several students cited their need for the permits.

May 13, 2025

Judicial Council disqualifies A.S. presidential candidate, two other cases adjudicated

By Michelle Cisneros, Jack Dindia

Judicial Council cases concerning Associated Students senators and one executive regarding the Spring General Election have resulted in a presidential candidate's disqualification.

May 13, 2025

A.S. election extended for third time after falling short of voter threshold

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

Voting for the Associated Students Spring General Elections has been extended for the third time due to voter turnout falling short of the necessary 20% to ratify the election.

May 9, 2025

A.S. election extended, insufficient voter turnout

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

Voting has been extended by three days for the Associated Students Spring General Election. Currently voter turnout is at 13.2%, falling short of the 20% necessary for ratification.