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July 23, 2017

Two Santa Barbara Shark Attacks Leave Both Victims Uninjured

By Anjalie Tandon

Two Santa Barbara shark attacks were reported Thursday morning, leaving one kayaker and one paddle boarder unharmed but with damaged gear.

July 20, 2017

Police Say Student Died, Another Student Was Sexually Assaulted at Fourth of July Party in Isla Vista

By Staff Report

Police are still in the process of interviewing potential suspects, she said, and did not release a statement on the sexual assault earlier because it is currently under investigation.

July 17, 2017

In Photos: Black Student Union Protests To ‘Drop the Charges’ Against Merced Students

By Daily Nexus Photography

Approximately 50 students rallied to gain support for the students, who they say were unjustly arrested at a peaceful, drug-free event.

July 16, 2017

In Photos: An Isla Vista Summer 2017

By Daily Nexus Photography

In Isla Vista, summertime means sitting on rooftops or on the beach to watch the sunset, sailing to the Channel Islands, all while a wildfire scorches through thousands of acres in Santa Barbara County.

July 13, 2017

UCSB BSU Organizes ‘Drop the Charges’ Protest in Response to Arrest of 5 Black Students

By Tamari Dzotsenidze

Viranda Woodard, programming director for UCSB BSU, said several BSU executives across the UC collaborated to organize the protest, with other campuses standing in solidarity with UC Merced.

July 9, 2017

County Wildfires Drop Ash in Isla Vista, Reduce Air Quality

By Stephany Rubio

The Alamo fire is burning near the San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara County line. It started on July 6 and has reached up to 23,867 acres. The fire was 10 percent contained on Saturday night.

July 7, 2017

Regents Appoint UC Santa Barbara Alumnus as Board Chair

By Tamari Dzotsenidze

UC Regents have elected UC Santa Barbara alumni George Kieffer chair of the board, and appointed UCLA undergraduate Rafael “Rafi” Sands as student advisor, a new position introduced this year.

July 6, 2017

Admission Rate at UC Santa Barbara Slips Lower for Class of 2021

By Jose Ochoa

UCSB accepted 493 more out-of-state students than in the previous year and 297 more international students.

June 30, 2017

Hit and Run Leaves UCSB Student with Broken Leg

By Jose Ochoa

California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded Wednesday afternoon to a call of a hit and run with major injuries on Pardall and Embarcadero Del Mar. CHP responded to a call of a hit and run at approximately 1:58 p.m Wednesda...

June 30, 2017

Male Victim Dies After Self-Inflicted Gunshot on UCSB Campus

By Jose Ochoa

Police responded to a gunshot on the UC Santa Barbara campus at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Thursday.

June 29, 2017

UCPD Officers Respond to Gunshot Reported on UCSB Campus

By Supriya Yelimeli

Officers are currently investigating the incident after receiving report of a gunshot near Parking Structure 22.

June 27, 2017

Updated: UCSB Student, Nexus Editor Reported Missing in Baja California Located

By Supriya Yelimeli

A UC Santa Barbara student and Nexus University News Editor has been reported missing in Baja California after going on backpacking trip with her family.

June 23, 2017

‘Daily Show’ Host Trevor Noah to Visit Santa Barbara in January

By Stephany Rubio

Comedian and “The Daily Show” host Trevor Noah is performing a stand-up show on Jan. 19 at the Arlington Theatre as part of the 2017-18 UCSB Arts & Lectures season.

June 21, 2017

Joe Biden Set To Speak in Santa Barbara in October

By Phi Do

Joseph Biden, whom former President Barack Obama called “the best vice president America has ever had,” is coming to Santa Barbara on Oct. 21.

June 8, 2017

American Indian Student Association Wins OSL Group of the Year

By Stephany Rubio

The UC Santa Barbara Office of Student Life (OSL) has named the American Indian Student Association (AISA) as the 2017 OSL Group of the Year for fostering Native American academic outreach and opportunity.