News

MCC introduces new community guidelines after temporary closure last year

After an incident involving signage resulting in the temporary closure of the MCC last year, the MCC has created new community guidelines.
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Nearly half of undergraduates report food insecurity, new interim A.S. Food Bank coordinator plans to expand services

Crystal Bach wants to expand the Food Bank programs and get more funding. One project includes a mobile food pantry.
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C.A.R.E. hosts Ribbons for Relationship Violence Awareness Month

The Campus, Advocacy, Resources, and Education office hosted an informational along with purple ribbon-making in honor of Relationship Violence Awareness Month on Oct. 12.
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Services for undocumented students on campus

Given the recent veto of the Opportunity for All bill, the Nexus has compiled a list of resources and services for undocumented students on campus through various departments.
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I.V. Small Artists Co-Op, I.V. Flea host market

The Isla Vista Small Artists Co-Op and Isla Vista Flea co-hosted a market on Oct. 12 at the Isla Vista Community Center, a swap meet, curated clothing sales, performers and food vendors. 
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Halloween programming for 2024

In celebration of Halloween, I.V. and campus entities have organized programming throughout October. This includes the Oct. 26-27 and Nov. 2-3, during which an ordinance will be enforced by the IVFP.
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S.E.A.L. hosts fifth annual Cultural Identities Fair

S.E.A.L. hosted its fifth annual Cultural Identities Fair on Oct. 9, with cultural clubs, career-oriented organizations and Greek life, tabling and fundraising for their organizations.
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AFSCME 3299 announces strike vote from Oct. 28-30, says University engaged in ‘bad-faith bargaining’

A UC-wide union representing 37,000 service and patient care workers announced on Oct. 10 that a strike vote will be held from Oct. 28-30 which may authorize an Unfair Labor Practice Strike.
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UC News

UCSC seizes phone of student arrested at encampment, university accused of retaliation for lawsuit and UCLA alum arrested for illegal possession of arms near Trump rally.
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Student guide to voting in 2024 elections

This Election Day the UCSB community will be able to vote for the next president, local officials and other ballot initiatives. Polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day.
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

Los Curanderos is hosting a Pop-Up Market fundraiser on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Lot 22 Lawn. Vendors will be donating their proceeds to Los Curanderos.
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Senate proposes structural changes to increase A.S. efficiency

The Senate discussed repairing relations between A.S. entities at its Oct. 9 meeting, discussing several bills including one on establishing more clear requisition guidelines.
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SJP walks out for Gaza, Lebanon during “Week of Rage”

SJP called for students to walk out of their classes on Oct. 9 and gather at the library steps to honor victims of violence in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023 and in Lebanon due to recent strikes.
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IVCSD tightens budget for first time after revenue drop-offs

The IVCSD tightened its budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year after falling short of projected revenue by $100,000 in the last fiscal year.
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Lebanese Social Club hosts fundraisers for humanitarian aid in Lebanon, Gaza

One fundraiser sells t-shirts for aid in Gaza, and the other will award the highest donor for aid in Lebanon with a retreat to Big Bear.
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