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September 24, 2021

UCSB Sets COVID-19 Protocols Beginning Fall Quarter 2021

By Asumi Shuda

The university has set a series of COVID-19 protocols that students must follow to access campus resources and buildings beginning Fall Quarter 2021. 

September 23, 2021

SBSO Receives $97,000 Grant to Address and Reduce Alcohol-Related Crimes in I.V. and Goleta

By Atmika Iyer

According to a press release from the sheriff’s office, the money will primarily be used to address alcohol-related incidents in both Isla Vista and Goleta. 

September 23, 2021

Four UCSB Sororities Placed on Interim Suspension Following Hazing Allegations

By Atmika Iyer

According to UCSB spokesperson Andrea Estrada, “multiple Greek organization houses were placed on suspension recently in connection with allegations related to hazing.”

September 23, 2021

UCSB Welcomes New Students to Campus Virtually

By Alex Rudolph

Chancellor Henry T. Yang welcomed the return back to campus and congratulated the incoming class for their admission into the university. 

September 23, 2021

IVCSD Swears in New County-Appointed Director

By Atmika Iyer

Topliffe was appointed following the retirement of the former county-appointed Isla Vista Community Services District Director Robert Geis.

September 23, 2021

UCSB Dean Alleges Insufficient Number of Courses Prior to Fall Quarter 2021

By Atmika Iyer

Students at UCSB are required to take 12 units to be considered full-time students — a requirement many students are having difficulty meeting this quarter. 

September 23, 2021

Isla Vista Residents Vote During Recall Election

By Kellan Gilroy, Sindhu Ananthavel

Every California governor since 1960 has faced an attempt at a recall — Newsom himself has faced five before this — but this was the fourth gubernatorial recall in U.S. history.

September 20, 2021

UCSB’s Newest Classroom Building Incorporates State of the Art Design and Technology but Eliminates Bike Path

By Alice Zhang

The building is designed to facilitate the use of modern electronic and digital media to engage students with project-based learning. 

September 15, 2021

New Community Fridge Brings Free Produce to Isla Vista

By Melea Maglalang

According to the founder, people are free to drop off and pick up food from the fridge as needed.

September 14, 2021

LIVE: California Gubernatorial Election Results 2021

By Staff Report

The Nexus will be updating this page with live results from the 2021 California Gubernatorial election.

September 14, 2021

CALPIRG and Student Life Work in Tandem for Gubernatorial Recall Election

By Kellan Gilroy

The UC Santa Barbara chapter of CALPIRG is hoping to increase civic engagement for the recall amongst students at the university by reaching out directly to students. 

September 14, 2021

UCSB Moves Forward With Hotel Housing

By Atmika Iyer

The University & Community Housing Services described the hotel solution as a temporary, emergency solution only available during Fall Quarter 2021.

September 14, 2021

Suspect Arrested In Connection With Campus Sexual Assault From Aug. 27

By Atmika Iyer

The arrested suspect has been charged with four felonies.

September 13, 2021

Isla Vista Food Not Bombs: More Than Just Meals, It’s ‘Basic Decency’

By Ellah Foster

The Isla Vista chapter consists of roughly 25 committed volunteers but is in contact with over 100 community members for meal-making opportunities.

September 13, 2021

Transnational Italian Studies Major To Debut Fall Quarter

By Ellah Foster

With a transnational emphasis, the new major aims to provide a specialization on Europe and the migration of Italian cultural artifacts into other parts of the world. 

September 12, 2021

Unmasking Isla Vista: Community Activism

By Holly Rusch, Daniel Huecias, Atmika Iyer

In the sixth and final segment of our new series, "Unmasking Isla Vista: A COVID-19 Community Archive," the Daily Nexus and KCSB examine student and I.V. community activism throughout the pandemic.