News

January 30, 2022

UCSB Relaunches Hazing Prevention Coalition

By Yiu-On Li

In the past, hazing prevention at UCSB was completed on an individual basis, with fraternities, sororities, athletics teams and the UCSB Recreation Center all hosting separate anti-hazing trainings.

January 30, 2022

SeaLegs Santa Barbara to Replace Beachside Bar-Café

By Daelyn Einhorn, Aaron Wells, Will Mirner

SeaLegs Santa Barbara is slated to open before the end of Spring Quarter 2022.

January 30, 2022

UC Santa Barbara Police Department Faces Staff Shortage

By Holly Rusch

The department’s understaffing means that current officers are “juggling a lot of different hats,” according to Wilson.

January 30, 2022

I.V. Community Center Reopens After 21 Months

By Atmika Iyer

I.V. has now lost its community center twice, once during for 50 years since 1970, and again for 21 months during the COVID-19 pandemic.

January 29, 2022

UCSB Mock Trial Gets Winning Records at UCLA Sunset Strip

By Melea Maglalang

UCLA Sunset Strip Invitational Competition (UCLASSIC) is regarded as one of the most well-known tournaments on the west coast.

January 29, 2022

Moderators on UCSB Subreddit Combat COVID-19 Misinformation

By Sindhu Ananthavel

The subreddit has a set of rules regarding conduct, and when users report posts or comments that seem to be breaking any of the rules, moderators will review the report and act accordingly.

January 28, 2022

Term in Review: 3rd District Supervisor Joan Hartmann

By Atmika Iyer

During her tenure, Hartmann continuously and consistently employed thoughtful responses and meaningful solutions to several issues that the Isla Vista community is passionate about and affected by.

January 28, 2022

Black Women’s Health Collaborative Launches Community Gardening Project

By Nisha Malley

Around 20 students congregated to establish plants in two raised beds provided by the church and that is solely dedicated to Black community members in Isla Vista.

January 28, 2022

Students Express Apprehension Over Return to In-Person Instruction

By Asumi Shuda, Sindhu Ananthavel

The Nexus spoke to students about their thoughts and feelings regarding this initial return to remote learning and subsequent return to in-person instruction.

January 27, 2022

UCSB Extends Pass/No Pass Deadline

By Holly Rusch

The deadline to pass/no pass classes beyond the seventh week of the quarter has been extended every quarter since the COVID-19 pandemic began in Winter Quarter 2020.

January 27, 2022

I.V.’s Houseless Shelter Receives $6.9 Million in State Funding

By Atmika Iyer

In total, Santa Barbara County was awarded two financial awards from the state, totaling $10 million to help fund housing for houseless residents living in the county.

January 27, 2022

Students Required to Get Boosted, Tested Prior to Returning to In-person Instruction

By Nisha Malley

Completion of boosting and testing requirements will update students’ Clearance Badge.

January 27, 2022

UCSB Student’s Sexual Assault Trial Date is Moved to March 4

By Asumi Shuda, Atmika Iyer

The investigation into Eteghaei was jointly conducted by the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s office and the UCSB Police Department.

January 26, 2022

IVCSD Approves Letter of Support for Sidewalk Grant Application

By Asumi Shuda

The project would connect the sidewalk of the east side of Camino Corto to Del Playa Drive.

January 26, 2022

UCSB’s College Republicans and Turning Point Chapter Organize Demonstration Against Online Learning

By Mark Alfred

The group of students — consisting of around six people — carried signs with slogans such as “Honk! For In-Person” and “You Eat Ass but are scared of In-Person Class.”