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May 7, 2026

Live: A.S. 2026 Spring Election Results

By Daily Nexus News Team

Live: A.S. 2026 Election Results

May 7, 2026

ACC hosts its 17th annual Top Rope Climbing Competition

By Yogita Sharma

The Adventure Climbing Center hosted its 17th annual Top Rope Climbing Competition, drawing 50 participants across four divisions for a day-long event on May 2.

May 6, 2026

Senate finalizes 2026-27 A.S. budget, staff allocated $3.8 million

By Wynne Bendell, Zach Miller

The A.S. Senate finalized its budget for the 2026-27 academic year, with $3.8 million designated for staff at its April 29 meeting.

May 6, 2026

May Day rally calls on University to support workers

By Levi Kauffman, Dylan Vo

Alongside nationwide May Day protests, roughly 75 people gathered around the eternal flame to call on UC Santa Barbara to support campus workers on May 1. 

May 6, 2026

International Rescue Committee CEO David Miliband talks humanitarian relief at Campbell Hall

By Isabella Le

IRC President David Miliband discussed the importance of humanitarian relief & refugee aid in the face of major global conflicts & widespread need on April 22.

May 1, 2026

Term in Review: A.S. IVP Enri Lala

By Wynne Bendell

A.S. IVP Enri Lala reflected on his term chairing the 76th Senate, as well as facilitating campus-wide infrastructure and student safety projects. 

May 1, 2026

Term in Review: A.S. S.A.G. Sydney Bivins

By Iris Guo

The 2025-26 A.S. Student Advocate General, Sydney Bivins, reflected on her term leading initiatives and analyzing changes to university policies.

May 1, 2026

Term in Review: A.S. President Le Anh Metzger

By Michelle Cisneros

The 2025-26 A.S. President, Le Anh Metzger, reflected on her and her office’s projects throughout the academic year.

May 1, 2026

Term in Review: A.S. EVPSA Leiya Kadah

By Levi Kauffman

The 2025-26 A.S. External Vice President for Statewide Affairs Leiya Kadah reflected on her term working on UC-wide initiatives and advocating for students.

May 1, 2026

Term in Review: A.S. EVPLA E.J. Raad

By Jack Dindia

EVPLA E.J. Raad is nearing the end of his 2025-26 term, where he focused on preventing the Deltopia noise ordinance and addressing housing insecurity.

April 30, 2026

UCSB organizations celebrate first UCSB Earth Month

By Lola Hadley, Gabriel Welch

On Jan. 28, 1969, an offshore drilling rig operated by Union Oil burst due to extreme pressure underwater off the Santa Barbara coast.

April 30, 2026

Student-developed app provides meals at lower costs

By Marissa Macher, Nathan Friedman

Students developed the OrtegaEats app, which allows students to sell their unused swipes and those without meal plans to purchase a meal at a lower cost.

April 29, 2026

Senate hears BWHC concerns, proposes student housing at Centennial House site

By Jack Dindia, Wynne Bendell

The 76th A.S. Senate heard concerns from the Black Women’s Health Collaborative over a significant proposed budget cut and alleged anti-Blackness within A.S.  

April 29, 2026

Students take a midterm break at Chi-Chella

By Sanjana Lingam

The Residential Housing Association Council of San Miguel, San Nicolas, Santa Cruz, Anacapa and Santa Rosa halls came together to host their annual Chi-Chella.

April 29, 2026

A.S. brings local bands to campus

By Elijah Obando

The IVP office held I.V. Underground, a community-focused event that brought local bands to the University Center lawn on April 23.

April 24, 2026

A.S. Bike Shop initiative aims to use tires as sustainable energy

By Gabriel Welch, Dalia Puchalt

More than 10,000 people bike to the University on a daily basis. Recently, students created the Tire Recovery Education and Diversion program (T.R.E.A.D.) as a solution.