News

August 27, 2015

Refugee Students Speak Out for a Cause

By Effie Sklavenitis

UCSB students who appear to be typical college students, but are in fact refugees, shed light on the difficulties that led to their decision to flee.

August 27, 2015

UCSB Fact or Fiction

By Staff Report

Eleven fact or fiction questions for your guessing pleasure.

August 27, 2015

Five Resident Assistants Give First Years Advice

By Juliet Bachtel

Balancing college courses and new extracurricular activities is hard enough as it is, but living with one, maybe even two roommates for the first time can add a whole new layer of stress. To help our freshman readers, t...

August 27, 2015

New CRD McKarrell Talks I.V., Community

By Megan Mineiro

The Nexus sits down with Lt. Plastino, EVPLA Paola Dela Cruz, Debbie Fleming and James McKarrell to discuss the deputy’s role in Isla Vista.

August 27, 2015

Letter from the Editor: Emile Nelson

By Emile Nelson

Our 2015-2016 editor in chief starts us off to a great year with wise words and fun facts.

August 27, 2015

Make School More App-ealing with these Applications

By Megan Mineiro

They may not take the place of your parents, but with these apps you won’t get lost here.

August 27, 2015

New Bicycle Roundabout Implemented in an Effort To Reduce Accidents

By Devon Dieling

The Associated Students Bike Committee completed renovations of the new bicycle roundabout between Campbell Hall, the Recreation Center and the bus loop in July of this summer.

August 27, 2015

Health Tips for College Kids, New and Old

By Supriya Yelimeli

The first year of college brings a flurry of excitement for an armed and ready freshman. Amid all the novelty, personal health often finds itself left behind with well-meaning promises for later attention. Give your mind...

August 27, 2015

Annual Sexual Assault Prevention Course Mandated

By Josh Ortiz

UCs are required to incorporate sexual violence prevention training for students in efforts to reduce sexual assault cases

August 22, 2015

Sexual Assault Bill Allowing Punishment for Off-Campus Offenses Passes Unanimously

By Danny Kolosta

Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson’s Senate Bill 186 (SB 186) passed the senate floor with a unanimous 63-0 bipartisan vote on Monday.

August 20, 2015

First-Ever Community Resource Deputy James McKarrel Meets With Students To Discuss Role, Address Questions

By Beth Lebens

Isla Vista Foot Patrol’s (IVFP) first-ever Community Resource Deputy (CRD) James McKarrel, who assumed the role August 17, met with community members Wednesday night in the I.V. Neighborhood Clinic Building to discuss ...

August 20, 2015

UCSA To Focus on #LetsTalk Mental Health Awareness Campaign

By Josh Ortiz

The University of California Student Association (UCSA) has selected to address mental health as the subject for its next two-year campaign during its 17th annual UC Student Congress last weekend in Irvine.

August 18, 2015

Mirza to Represent Undergraduates of UC System

By Josh Ortiz

Associated Students External Vice President for Statewide Affairs (EVPSA) Mohsin Mirza was elected Undergraduate Committee Chair for the University of California Student Association (UCSA) last Friday at the UCSA Student...

July 30, 2015

UCSB To Go Water Wiser

By Effie Sklavenitis

UC Santa Barbara plans to reduce potable water use by 12 percent by March 2016 by further utilizing water recycling technology on campus.

July 30, 2015

Isla Vistans Write to Keep Plastino

By Megan Mineiro

Isla Vista stakeholders recently drafted a letter to Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown requesting Rob Plastino’s term as the I.V. Foot Patrol lieutenant be extended during what many view as a critical turning poi...

July 30, 2015

Assistant Materials Professor Wilson Awarded Keck Grant

By Juliet Bachtel

UC Santa Barbara Assistant Materials Professor Stephen D. Wilson recently received a $1 million grant from the W.M. Keck Foundation to grow materials for advancing modern technologies.