News

April 1, 2020

SB County To Shut Down Isla Vista Beaches During Deltopia Weekend

By Sanya Kamidi

According to the press release, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office will be enforcing the closure. 

April 1, 2020

UCSB Fourth Year Launches Collegiate Sales Certification Program

By KJ Clay

The program’s singular goal is to help “fellow Gauchos get a foot in the door in an increasingly competitive job market.”

March 31, 2020

Moratoriums on Evictions Due to COVID-19 Issued on Statewide and County Level

By Katherine Swartz

Evictions may only be halted if the tenant cannot pay rent because of coronavirus, according to the statewide executive order.

March 30, 2020

SBC Public Health Department Confirms First Case of Coronavirus in Isla Vista

By Arturo Martinez Rivera

The SBC Public Health Department confirmed the first case of coronavirus in I.V. on Monday evening, as the total number of diagnosed cases within the county went up to 88.

March 30, 2020

“I didn’t have any time to say goodbye to anybody”: UCSB Students Lament A Senior Year Cut Short

By Evelyn Spence

For the UCSB class of 2020, and for classes of 2020 worldwide, the loss of an in-person spring quarter and the presence of the coronavirus pandemic has thrown their lives into uncertainty.

March 29, 2020

UCSB Campus Operations: What’s Open, What’s Closed

By Evelyn Spence

The Nexus has compiled a map of what will be open on campus during Spring Quarter. This map will be updated as we receive more information about campus operations. 

March 28, 2020

Student Health Ramps Up Protocols as Coronavirus Spreads in Santa Barbara County

By Max Abrams

So far, 38 UCSB students have been tested for the coronavirus, with no positive results as of yet.

March 27, 2020

Amidst a Global Pandemic, Prospective Students Struggle To Make College Decisions Without Visiting Campus

By Holly Rusch

UCSB admissions advises would-be students to “experience UCSB through a virtual tour” and learn more about the school through webinar events.

March 27, 2020

Coronavirus in Santa Barbara County: Case Counts and Locations

By Sofía Mejías-Pascoe, Hayley Tice

The Daily Nexus is tracking the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the county and will be updating the graphs as more information becomes available.

March 26, 2020

UCSB Postpones Commencement, Will Host “Virtual Ceremony” in June

By Max Abrams

The decision to postpone commencement comes two weeks after the university announced it would be transitioning to remote instruction through the end of April.

March 25, 2020

As Santa Barbara County Tightens Grip on Coronavirus Prevention, I.V. Businesses Hollow Out

By Max Abrams, Aniket Mehrotra

The coronavirus pandemic continues to hurt many local businesses, deserted by the normal stream of patrons who — for the most part — have no choice but to stay at home. 

March 25, 2020

Santa Barbara County Confirms Six New Cases, Bringing Total to 24

By Sofía Mejías-Pascoe

The newest confirmed coronavirus cases are residents between 22 to 59 years of age, with four cases in South County and two cases in North County.

March 24, 2020

Pandemic Pedagogy: Professors Prepare For First Quarter of Remote Instruction

By Arturo Martinez Rivera

Now, with the pressure of all classes being taught online, the time to carefully develop courses is quickly dwindling.

March 22, 2020

University, Sheriff’s Office Discourage Deltopia Celebrations in Light of Coronavirus Crisis

By Holly Rusch

The university and police will continue to implement their usual Deltopia-related restrictions in preparation for possible crowds.

March 22, 2020

Five New Coronavirus Cases Diagnosed Within Santa Barbara County

By Holly Rusch

The five new cases bring the total number of cases in Santa Barbara County to 18.

March 21, 2020

UC Regents Hear Update on Coronavirus, Concerns From Workers

By Jackson Guilfoil

The meeting was held virtually in order to mitigate transmissions of coronavirus, and the Regents called upon public commenters who had signed up to speak.