News

July 1, 2026

UCSB extends freshmen and transfer student housing guarantee to 2 years

By Wynne Bendell

UC Santa Barbara announced that first-year and transfer students will now be guaranteed two years of university-owned housing beginning Fall 2026. 

June 26, 2026

Sexual assault reported near West Campus

By Wynne Bendell

An individual was sexually assaulted along an unnamed paved access road located between Slough Road and West Campus Lane on June 24. 

June 17, 2026

Las Maestras Center to stay open, supporters rejoice during protest

By Levi Kauffman

Cheers erupted outside Cheadle Hall on June 2 when protestors were informed by UC Santa Barbara administration that Las Maestras Center would remain open. 

June 17, 2026

IVCSD addresses community concerns at town hall

By Elle West

The Isla Vista Community Services District held a town hall on May 27 to answer questions about parking, taxes, safety, cityhood, sustainability and more. 

June 16, 2026

Project Reboot encourages students to “Hang up to Hang out”

By Lucy Wellons

Project Reboot, a student-led digital wellness movement and campus organization, suggests that “it really is that damn phone.”

June 11, 2026

NASA directors talk research, funding and future at UCSB

By Ramona Jacobson

National Aeronautics and Space Administration Directors Richard Cook and Troy Asher spoke as part of UC Santa Barbara’s Coastal Conversations series on May 26. 

June 5, 2026

IVCSD introduces last IVFP lieutenant ever, discusses policing after budget cuts

By Levi Kauffman, Yogita Sharma

The Isla Vista Community Services District was introduced to IVFP Lieutenant Thomas Green and heard reports from various programs at its May 26 meeting.

May 29, 2026

UCSB Gamelan Ensemble brings Indonesian music to campus

By Elijah Obando

The UC Santa Barbara Gamelan Ensemble presented a concert showcasing ancient gamelan styles of music from Cirebon, West Java at Karl Geiringer Hall on May 23. 

May 29, 2026

Biweekly I.C.E. Sighting Report

By Lucy Wellons

Information is primarily sourced from community alerts from the 805UndocuFund. A full map of I.C.E. sightings can be found on the Daily Nexus website.

May 29, 2026

Gaucho Racing designs, builds and tests their own Formula SAE racecar for competition

By Isabella Le

This quarter, the lagoon road became a racetrack as Gaucho Racing tested their GR26 racecar in preparation for this year’s competition season. 

May 29, 2026

A.S. swears in new executives at quarterly state of association

By Lola Hadley

A.S. welcomed the incoming executives for the 2026-27 academic year during the quarterly State of the Association, student organizations gave quarterly reports. 

May 28, 2026

A week in UC student news

By Wynne Bendell

UAW 4811 adds 12,000 new members, UC Berkeley Law adopts policy restricting student AI usage and AFSCME ratifies new contract after years of contract negotiations

May 28, 2026

BWHC hosts “Roots & Rhythms” night for community featuring jazz and spoken word

By Marissa Macher

The Black Women’s Health Collaborative held its annual “Roots & Rhythms” night in The Hub on May 19, featuring local band Junkyard and spoken word performances.

May 28, 2026

Gaucho Gaming Convention brings popular voice actors to UCSB

By Elijah Obando

Gaucho Gaming hosted their convention featuring voice actors from popular video games such as Genshin Impact, Marvel Rivals, Resident Evil and Silent Hill.

May 28, 2026

International students’ post-graduation employment authorization on pause indefinitely

By Levi Kauffman

13 UCSB Iranian graduate students, researchers and alumni requested Rep. Salud Carbajal’s help in lifting a pause on a postgrad work authorization program.

May 27, 2026

TBTN holds vigil for rape and strangulation survivor, voice frustration with administration

By Levi Kauffman

A.S. Take Back the Night and representatives of the survivor of the recent rape and strangulation in campus housing, hosted a vigil in Greek Park on May 26.