News

August 29, 2025

Nexus Explained: Evolution of UCSB protest culture

By Michelle Cisneros, Jack Dindia, Wynne Bendell, Iris Guo

At UC Santa Barbara, student activism has long held a prominent place in campus life and the surrounding Isla Vista community.

August 28, 2025

Term in Review: Chancellor Yang

By Michelle Cisneros, Jack Dindia

Chancellor Henry T. Yang increased UC Santa Barbara’s research capabilities and selectivity throughout his term.

August 28, 2025

A look into the history behind UCSB’s new chancellor, Dennis Assanis

By Michelle Cisneros, Jack Dindia

Before being named as the sixth chancellor of UC Santa Barbara, Dennis Assanis served as the president of the University of Delaware for nine years.

August 27, 2025

A summer in UC news

By Michelle Cisneros

James B. Milliken, former chancellor of the University of Texas system, began his tenure as the 22nd president of the University of California on Aug. 1.

August 27, 2025

Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

By Jack Dindia

As the academic year approaches, these events are scheduled around the freshman move-in days, Sept. 18 to 21, to provide students ways to get involved with on-campus or community events.

August 26, 2025

Students react: I.V. property owners sue county for rental inspection program

By Jack Dindia

Isla Vista property owners filed a lawsuit against Santa Barbara County arguing that the Isla Vista Rental Inspection Program is a violation of tenants’ rights.

August 26, 2025

Senate hears from concerned students over PT clinic closure, updates legal code

By Wynne Bendell

The A.S. Senate passed several bills updating its legal code. Several student athletes spoke against the recent closure of the physical therapy department and Athletic Performance Center. 

August 19, 2025

University closes physical therapy department

By Michelle Cisneros

UCSB will close its physical therapy department at the end of summer, laying off two physical therapists and referring students to off-campus providers.

August 5, 2025

A.S. President shares plans to address boycott ban, senate discusses updating legal code

By Wynne Bendell

The A.S. Senate proposed new bills to reform its legal code and the president discussed plans regarding the ban on student governments boycotting countries.

August 4, 2025

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

By Anusha Singh, Michelle Cisneros

Through analyzing spatial and temporal aspects of I.C.E. sightings across both Goleta and Santa Barbara, along with overlaying population data from the American Community Survey (ACS), the Nexus aims to detect and report...

August 1, 2025

Newly appointed University Librarian to expand study spaces and open access resources

By Iris Guo

Todd Grappone was appointed UCSB's University Librarian by former Chancellor Henry T. Yang and officially assumed the role on July 1.

July 24, 2025

Immigration town hall leaves community members looking for answers

By Jack Dindia

The City of Santa Barbara held an emergency town hall to discuss the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Santa Barbara County on July 15.

July 23, 2025

Friendship Manor resident found dead in Goleta Slough

By Michelle Cisneros

Detectives from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office found the body of Sonia Lang Crestfield on July 22.

July 23, 2025

I.V. Food Co-op increases 2025 fundraising goal by 76%

By Iris Guo

The I.V. Food Co-op raised its 2025 fundraising goal to $880,000, a 76% increase from its previous goal of $500,000.

July 17, 2025

Dennis Assanis appointed next UCSB chancellor

By Michelle Cisneros

Dennis Assanis, former president of the University of Delaware, has been appointed as the sixth chancellor of UC Santa Barbara. He will assume the role on Sept. 1. 

July 16, 2025

Senate discusses I.V. Arts funding, propose changes to legal code

By Wynne Bendell

The 76th Associated Students Senate heard from Isla Vista Arts members requesting funding amid federal budget cuts, and Senate leadership presented new projects in first summer meeting.