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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.

December 27, 2020

UC Implements New Policy on Gender Identity and Lived Names Recognition

By Mariam Bagdady

The guidelines provide “at least three gender options,” such as male, female and nonbinary, across all UC information systems.

December 20, 2020

I.V. Resident Arrested for Felony Drug and Weapons Charges

By Max Abrams

Pursuant to the extension of Emergency Rule 4, which sets bail for all misdemeanor offenses and many felony offenses at zero dollars, Harwin was released without bail.

December 19, 2020

IVRPD Plan To Move Houseless Residents Out of Anisq’Oyo’ Park Sparks Community Concerns

By Atmika Iyer

Houseless residents who are unable to relocate to a shelter will be allowed to move to People’s Park, which is located next to Anisq’Oyo’ Park. 

December 19, 2020

First COVID-19 Vaccine Shipments Arrive in Santa Barbara County

By Atmika Iyer

After local health care workers receive the vaccine, staff members and residents of long-term care facilities will be next, followed by first responders and dialysis providers.