News

March 5, 2026

Isla Vista man found dead at Santa Barbara Mesa cliffs

By Jack Dindia

The body of an Isla Vista resident was recovered on Feb. 24 from a beach below the Mesa neighborhood in Santa Barbara County, according to Santa Barbara police.

March 5, 2026

UCSB students aim to revitalize Eternal Flame

By Levi Kauffman

A team of UC Santa Barbara students has been working to update the Eternal Flame monument with L.E.D. lights. The renovation aims to honor the Black community and make a statement against climate change. According to fou...

March 5, 2026

A.S. hosts second quarterly State of the Association 

By Elijah Obando

A.S. hosted its quarterly State of the Association event for various entities to discuss their projects, accomplishments and budget uses for winter quarter.

March 4, 2026

Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

By Jack Dindia

MCC hosts "Spiritual Care Club," OISS hosts "All Languages Language Exchange" and Engineers Without Borders hosts "Industry Without Borders."

March 4, 2026

A week in UC student news

By Michelle Cisneros

UC Regents sell $2 billion in bonds amid uncertainties with federal funding, UC proposes new AFSCME contract offer and UCB Multicultural Center reopens.

March 4, 2026

Senate formally supports El Colegio Road renovations

By Wynne Bendell, Jack Dindia

Senate passed resolutions regarding road renovations and unused student fees. It also discussed proposals for a new fee to help disabled students.

March 4, 2026

Persian Student Group celebrates Nowruz, foreign intervention in Iran

By Iris Guo

The UCSB Persian Student Group celebrated Nowruz, the Persian New Year, outside the UCSB Library on March 2. Nowruz, which will take place on March 20, has been celebrated for over three centuries and is observed by arou...

March 4, 2026

IVCSD hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony for new sign

By Zach Miller

The Isla Vista Community Services District hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly installed “Welcome to Isla Vista” sign on Feb. 25. The sign, located at the intersection of El Colegio Road and Los Carneros R...

February 27, 2026

Santa Barbara stakeholders share stances on I.C.E.

By Jack Dindia

The Nexus has compiled a list of statements and actions by local entities regarding I.C.E. to promote transparency for the local community.

February 27, 2026

Students build garden beds for local senior home

By Elijah Obando

Associated Student’s Community Affairs Board collaborated with the Edible Campus Program to host “Seniors & Soil” on Feb. 21.

February 27, 2026

I.V. Food Co-op sees improved financials following shutdown of downtown store

By Iris Guo

The IV Food Co-op's board members announced their financial situation has improved following the shutdown of its downtown location.

February 26, 2026

A week in UC student news

By Michelle Cisneros

Trump administration sues UC over alleged antisemitism against employees and all UC campuses agree to send alerts for campus immigration enforcement activity.

February 26, 2026

JC does not find IVP negligent in honoraria process

By Wynne Bendell

A.S. Judicial Council did not find IVP Enri Lala to be negligent in his duties of overseeing the honoraria process, according to its Feb. 17 decision. 

February 26, 2026

Goleta Water District representatives discuss local water quality, sustainability

By Noura Elkhatib

UC Santa Barbara Sustainability hosted a discussion panel on water safety in Goleta on Feb. 19 in collaboration with the Goleta Water District.

February 26, 2026

UCSB lecturers hold UC-AFT union contract kickoff

By Noura Elkhatib

 UCSB affiliated with the AC-AFT Local 1474 union marked the start of a new bargaining contract with UC administration on Feb. 19.

February 25, 2026

Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

By Jack Dindia

Health & Wellness hosts "Sustainable Cooking," A.S. Take Back the Night and C.A.B. hosts "Hygiene Kit Making!" and IHC hosts free screening of "Eternity."