News

September 17, 2015

National News, International Spotlight

By Staff Report

National and international current events in the week of Sept. 17, 2015.

September 10, 2015

DA Report Finds Police’s Actions Last May 23 To Be Lawful and in Self Defense

By Josh Ortiz

On Tuesday, the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s (DA) Office stated law enforcement officers involved in the events of May 23 last year acted lawfully and in self defense during the gunfire exchange with suspec...

September 7, 2015

SB County Planning Commission Finds an Increase in I.V. Parking, Community Disagrees

By Juliet Bachtel

The Santa Barbara County Planning Commission held a meeting Wednesday morning to review recommendations from the Planning and Development staff concerning parking in Isla Vista.

September 6, 2015

UCSB Pledges $1.4 Million to Isla Vista Self-Governance

By Josh Ortiz

UC Santa Barbara announced through a letter of commitment this week that the university will fund $1.4 million to the Isla Vista Community Services District (CSD) if it is established.

September 1, 2015

SB County Young Republicans, Organization Officials Speak on Iran Nuclear Deal

By Effie Sklavenitis

Santa Barbara County Young Republicans held a roundtable briefing and a luncheon on Sunday at the Montecito Country Club to discuss criticisms of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), more commonly known as the...

August 27, 2015

UCSB Library To Debut Mid-Fall 2015

By Beth Lebens

The Davidson Library Addition and Renovation Project is ahead of schedule, set to be complete November 2015 with increased computers, outlets, information technology resources and study spaces.

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