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January 31, 2021

Religious Studies Department Creates Chair of Jain Studies Following $1 Million Donation

By Sindhu Ananthavel

UCSB now joins UC Davis, UC Riverside and UC Irvine in having a Jain Studies chair within their respective religious studies departments.

January 28, 2021

I.V. Passes 1,000 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases As Rest of SB County Sees Drop in New Cases

By Atmika Iyer

On Jan. 1, I.V.’s daily case rate, which shows the average number of daily confirmed cases per 100,000 people in the last seven days, was 19.7. On Jan. 22, the daily case rate was 53.7. 

January 26, 2021

New Study Recommends UC Suspend Standardized Testing After 2025

By Sindhu Ananthavel

If a new test is not implemented by 2025, the testing requirement will be eliminated altogether.

January 22, 2021

Kirsten Deshler Appointed as New UCSB Representative on I.V. CSD

By Atmika Iyer

Deshler, who was appointed to the position by UCSB Chancellor Henry T. Yang, was sworn in at the Isla Vista Community Services District’s Jan. 12 meeting. 

January 17, 2021

COVID-19 Surge Reported in I.V. Over Holiday Weekend as SB County Tops Highest Spread in California

By Katherine Swartz

Fifty-one new COVID-19 cases were reported in I.V. on Saturday through UC Santa Barbara Student Health alone

January 15, 2021

With New Incentivized Testing Program Underway, I.V. Theater Becomes Permanent COVID-19 Testing Location

By Atmika Iyer

The incentives include gift cards and coupons for and from local Isla Vista businesses to support the local economy while increasing testing.

January 14, 2021

Lea Toubian Elected Next Associated Students President in Special Election

By Katherine Swartz

2,045 students voted, or 9.02% of undergraduates. 

January 14, 2021

UCSB Geology Ph.D. Student Remembered as Loving Friend and Altruistic Mentor

By Max Abrams

The university awarded Alex Johnson a posthumous Ph.D. just 48 hours after his passing — a process that usually takes several months. 

January 13, 2021

1,000 Undergraduate Students Set To Move Into University-Owned Apartments This Weekend

By Alice Zhang

All new students will be required to take a COVID-19 test upon arrival, sequester for one week and be re-tested at the end of the week.

January 11, 2021

UC System Plans for In-Person Instruction in Fall 2021

By Holly Rusch

The UC’s statement on Monday marks the first systemwide announcement of a return to in-person instruction. 

January 11, 2021

Andy Ruiz for Associated Students President

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

Ruiz has the experience and vision to carry UCSB through its third student body presidency of the 2020-21 academic year.

January 9, 2021

Preliminary Hearing for Isla Vista ‘Mirror Bus’ Driver Postponed Following Change in Representation

By Max Abrams

A hearing to reschedule the preliminary hearing will take place on Jan. 14.

January 7, 2021

Cydia Creator and I.V. CSD Director Jay Freeman Sues Apple For Allegedly Monopolizing App Distribution

By Max Abrams

At the core of the lawsuit is app distribution, over which the lawsuit alleges Apple exerts full control.

January 6, 2021

Houseless Residents Vacate Anisq’Oyo’ Park Following IVRPD Directive

By Atmika Iyer

Aside from one altercation between two houseless residents, the clearing of Anisq’Oyo’ Park went peacefully. 

January 4, 2021

Associated Students Presidential Election To Be Held in Week Two

By Katherine Swartz

The election will have a 4% voting threshold, which means that approximately 930 undergraduate students must vote in order for the results to be valid.

January 3, 2021

$10,000 and Six Months Later: How the Physics Department Automated Lab Courses for Remote Learning

By Caroline He

The automization of the physics labs allows for students in the Physics 5L class to interact remotely with equipment using an online portal connected to the apparati set up in the lab.