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April 19, 2021

Shannon Sweeney for External Vice President for Local Affairs

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

The Daily Nexus endorses Shannon Sweeney for external vice president for local affairs.

April 19, 2021

Associated Students Elections Guide: Spring 2021

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

Voting opens Monday, April 19 at 8 a.m. on G.O.L.D., and ends Thursday, April 22 at 4 p.m. Final results will be posted to the A.S. Election Board website.

April 7, 2021

UCSB Sends Timely Warning Regarding Sexual Assault in People’s Park

By Asumi Shuda

The parties involved in the sexual assault are not affiliated with the UCSB community. 

April 2, 2021

Law Enforcement, University and I.V. CSD Prepare for Deltopia Weekend

By Atmika Iyer

Despite the progress the county has made in its COVID-19 case metrics, there is fear that Deltopia could be the superspreader event that undoes that progress. 

April 2, 2021

UCSB Medical Experts Discuss COVID-19 Vaccines and Mitigation in Information Panel

By Sindhu Ananthavel

Questions for the townhall were submitted by attendees prior to the panel and pre-selected, then answered by the panelists after the discussion concluded.

March 31, 2021

UC System, Including UCSB, Receives Largest Undergraduate Applicant Pool in History

By Caroline He

UCSB's record application cycle saw a 16% increase in freshman applications and an 8% increase in transfer applications compared to last year.

March 29, 2021

After Nearly a Year, UCSB Rec Cen Set To Reopen on April 12

By Holly Rusch

Students will be required to wear a face covering at all times.

March 11, 2021

Newly Admitted UCSB Honors Students To Lose Priority Registration This Fall

By Sofía Mejías-Pascoe

About one-fifth of UCSB’s student body currently benefits from priority registration, according to Monday’s announcement.

March 10, 2021

With Lessons From Remote Instruction, UCSB Professors Consider the Future of In-Person Learning

By Micah Meghreblian, Sindhu Ananthavel

Contrasting opinions about asynchronous teaching styles have led professors to question whether or not they should continue this method of teaching when classes resume in person. 

March 6, 2021

Andrew Jolivétte Discusses Black and Indigenous Cultural Convergences at MCC Event

By Max Abrams

To finish the event on a note of empowerment, hope and optimism for the future, Jolivétte called on attendees to continue standing up for cultural and racial injustice. 

March 4, 2021

Students and Faculty React to the Announcement of an In-Person Fall Quarter 2021

By Sindhu Ananthavel

While some are eagerly awaiting the return of in-person learning, others feel that expecting a return to business as usual is premature.

February 28, 2021

Eyes on Your Own Tabs: How Academic Dishonesty Has Evolved in Remote Learning

By Katherine Swartz

Students collaborating during exams and accessing “study websites” like Chegg are the most common occurrences of academic misconduct. 

February 23, 2021

Most Classes To Be Held Remotely, RecCen and University Library Hopeful For Limited Reopening in Spring Quarter

By Asumi Shuda

For the upcoming summer quarter, Yang said UCSB is working on a plan to offer an “enhanced summer quarter” with both remote and residential opportunities.

February 16, 2021

Limited Winter Quarter Housing Allows Few RAs To Return to Campus

By Regan Wheatley

Given the uncertainty surrounding the job and housing security during the COVID-19 pandemic, some of RAs who had their offers rescinded signed leases for off-campus housing instead.

February 12, 2021

A.S. Human Rights Board Hosts Book Drive for Individuals in Prison, Receives Over 300 Books

By Ellah Foster

Volunteers organized no-contact pickup or drop-off time slots with each donor to mitigate COVID-19 transmission.

February 9, 2021

Women’s Network Opens UCSB Chapter

By Shruthi Vasudevan

The Women’s Network is an organization that connects collegiate women around the country and facilitates professional growth through workshops, networking events and speakers.