Campus

March 8, 2024

Student Affairs seeks student input on UC President one-time funding

By Asumi Shuda

Ideas must be submitted by Sunday, March 18.

March 7, 2024

S.U.N. sues UCSB for failure to comply with PRA request on housing

By Asumi Shuda

UCSB emeritus professor of sociology Richard “Dick” Flacks convened the lawsuit following the University’s failure to comply with a Public Records Act request.

March 7, 2024

UCSB MultiCultural Center remains closed

By Asumi Shuda

Though the university has not confirmed a date of reopening, university spokesperson Kiki Reyes said “there’s a great sense of urgency” to do so.

March 3, 2024

Jewish students, A.S. President express grievances about MCC signage, campus antisemitism at A.S. Senate public forum

By Asumi Shuda, Alex Levin

The Nexus will continue to report on this topic as more information becomes available.

March 2, 2024

UCSB Black Studies calls for ‘day of interruption’ in statement over MCC suspension

By Lizzy Rager

The faculty called for an entire day of voluntary interruption of activities on March 7.

March 2, 2024

Blum Center holds campus housing forum and Q&A session

By Michael Zhang

The panel addressed points raised in the “People’s Guide” and tackled questions of housing accountability and accessibility.

March 2, 2024

MSA hosts town hall on Palestine, students speak in solidarity with Palestine

By Lizzy Rager

Students advocated for Palestinian liberation and efforts to express solidarity with Palestine.

March 1, 2024

MCC community members release anonymous statement on Feb. 26 gathering, address harm caused

By Asumi Shuda

The @our.mcc account did not immediately respond for comment. The statement was not signed. The Nexus is working to confirm who the account represents.

March 1, 2024

A.S. COSWB, Gauchos for Recovery provide overdose prevention resources, training

By Michael Zhang

Staff members from both organizations tabled outside of the Arbor from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering free naloxone and fentanyl test strips alongside instructions on their usage.

February 29, 2024

SJP, JVP confirm uninvolvement with Monday’s signage at MCC

By Asumi Shuda

The statement follows pro-Palestine student activists posting signage during a gathering at the MultiCultural Center.

February 28, 2024

UCSB announces UC Systemwide Office of Civil Rights, responds to antisemitic incidents on campus

By Asumi Shuda

The Nexus will continue to report on this topic as more information becomes available.

February 28, 2024

UCSB temporarily suspends MCC after students post pro-Palestine, anti-Zionist signage at Center

By Asumi Shuda

Students posted signage throughout the Lounge, with more than 100 signs covering the windows and walls of the room. 

February 26, 2024

SJP holds vigil for Palestine, Opportunity for All

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

UC Santa Barbara Students for Justice in Palestine held a vigil in honor of Palestine and the suspended Opportunity for All initiative on Feb. 16, in collaboration with Jewish Voice for Peace and UC Divest Coalition at U...

February 23, 2024

MCC presents Black Flea Market in collaboration with Black community groups

By Michael Zhang

Eight vendors set up their wares in the MultiCultural Center (MCC), offering their handmade arts, crafts, food and jewelry for sale.

February 17, 2024

Financial Crisis Response Team announces new housing resource

By Asumi Shuda

The Nexus will continue to report on this topic as more information becomes available.

February 12, 2024

SDLU holds rally, march to office of Executive Director of Campus Dining

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

The UC Santa Barbara Student Dining Labor Union held a rally on Friday, Feb. 2, to rally campus support and pressure the university to accommodate union demands. The union — composed of student dining hall workers acro...