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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...

February 9, 2024

YDSA petitions for meal swipe rollovers

By Lizzy Rager, Grace Medecki

The UC Santa Barbara chapter of Young Democratic Socialists of America petitioned for campus dining halls to implement meal swipe rollovers, garnering over 2,000 signatories — 8% of the student population — as of Feb...

February 9, 2024

UCSB, County updates community on Ocean Walk, Ocean Meadows housing projects

By Asumi Shuda

Ocean Meadows and Ocean Walk both will reside adjacent to UCSB property.

February 2, 2024

UCSB MCC presents Indo-Persian performance Chahar Bagh: “Fourfold Garden”

By Michelle Cisneros

Chahar Bagh is a multicultural musical project that fuses Indo-Persian style santoor and sitar instrumentals and percussion, according to the show’s description.