News

September 30, 2026

A.S. Senate condemns Flock cameras in the greater UCSB area

By Elijah Obando

The 77th A.S. Senate passed a resolution condemning the use of Flock Safety cameras in and around UC Santa Barbara, during its Sept. 23 meeting.

September 6, 2026

Analyzing one year of I.C.E. presence in Santa Barbara

By Lucy Wellons

A spatial, temporal and population demographic analysis of I.C.E. presence and community response from June 8, 2025 to June 31, 2026.

September 1, 2026

A summer in UC student news

By Wynne Bendell

UCB suspends international student work authorization program, ‘Defending Education’ files lawsuit against the UC, and more.

September 1, 2026

Students explain how to navigate UCSB clubs

By Julia Sanabria

There are 677 campus organizations registered on Shoreline as of August. From academic oriented clubs to recreational; there is one for nearly every interest.

August 31, 2026

One year of student protests against I.C.E.

By Wynne Bendell

For the 2025-26 academic year, hundreds of students organized demonstrations speaking out against United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

August 28, 2026

The struggles of owning a small business in a college town

By Elijah Obando

At the start of each academic year, new students discover what Isla Vista has to offer while returning students flock back to their favorite spots.

August 28, 2026

What it’s like living long-term in America’s No. 1 college party town

By Levi Kauffman, Elijah Obando

Mixed amongst the fluid population of Isla Vista are the residents that continue to call this beach town, known for its party culture, home.

August 27, 2026

An analysis of a decade of crime at UCSB

By Wynne Bendell, Levi Kauffman

The Daily Nexus compiled and analyzed crime data from 2016 to 2024 obtained via Clery reports at UC Santa Barbara in order to observe crime report trends over the last decade.

August 21, 2026

A.S. Executive appointed to IVCSD Board of Directors

By Levi Kauffman

The A.S. External Vice President for Local Affairs was appointed to the Isla Vista Community Services District Board of Directors at its Aug. 11 meeting.

August 20, 2026

Deja Vu Cafe to rebuild after fire

By Levi Kauffman

Deja Vu Cafe plans to rebuild after a fire burnt the interior of the nearly 40-year-old restaurant in Isla Vista, according to owner and founder John Djamali.

August 18, 2026

Deja Vu Cafe burns

By Levi Kauffman

A fire broke out inside Deja Vu Cafe in Isla Vista during the early hours of Aug. 18.

August 12, 2026

Former UCSB student sentenced to 30 years to life for multiple sexual assaults

By Iris Guo

Former UCSB student Arian Eteghaei was sentenced to 30 years to life in California state prison on Aug. 10 by Judge Von Deroian of the Santa Barbara County Superior Court for sexual assaults against two victims.

August 12, 2026

Senate condemns sexual assault in light of recent reports

By Elijah Obando

In response to recent reports of sexual violence on campus, the Associated Students Senate passed a resolution voicing support for sexual assault survivors.

August 5, 2026

Body of UCSB graduate student found in Sierra Nevada mountains

By Iris Guo

Vikram Mubayi, a chemical engineering doctoral candidate at UC Santa Barbara, was found deceased on Aug. 3 in the Eastern Sierra mountains.

July 24, 2026

Community remembers local biker and UCSB alum after passing

By Levi Kauffman

Twenty-two-year-old UCSB alum Dylan Monson, who died in a motorcycle crash on June 29, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in communication earlier that month.