News

October 7, 2026

UCSB student Nathaniel Zabala passed away

By Wynne Bendell

UC Santa Barbara student Nathaniel Zabala passed away in Goleta on Sept. 21 at the age of 21.

October 6, 2026

Alpha Phi members speak out about alleged racism in recruitment process

By Levi Kauffman

An Alpha Phi International Fraternity representative who assisted in the UCSB chapter’s fall recruitment allegedly discriminated against women of color.

October 2, 2026

A.S. S.A.G. Suyan Wang summer update

By Iris Guo

A.S. S.A.G. Suyan Wang spoke with the Nexus regarding the work she completed in preparation for the academic year, including a major website update.

October 2, 2026

Gevirtz Graduate School of Education creates new education and society undergraduate major

By Julia Sanabria

The Gevirtz Graduate School of Education has formulated a new interdisciplinary undergraduate major: the Bachelor of Arts in education and society.

October 1, 2026

A.S. IVP Victoria Ly summer update

By Elijah Obando

A.S. 2026-27 IVP has been streamlining internal senate communication systems and developing plans to connect A.S. with the larger student body.

October 1, 2026

A.S. President E.J. Raad summer update

By Wynne Bendell

This summer, A.S. President E.J. Raad prepared for the academic year in which he hopes to expand basic needs, reinstate 24/7 library hours and more.

October 1, 2026

A.S. EVPSA Jasmine Hsieh summer update

By Julia Sanabria

Throughout the summer, the 2026-27 Associated Students External Vice President for Statewide Affairs Jasmine Hsieh has been preparing for the upcoming academic year.

October 1, 2026

A.S. EVPLA Noah Luken summer update

By Levi Kauffman

This summer, A.S. 2026-27 EVPLA Noah Luken was appointed to the IVCSD Board of Directors and developed a survey to analyze living conditions in Isla Vista.

September 30, 2026

A month in UC student news

By Wynne Bendell

ACLU claims Berkeley has suppressed pro-Palestine speech, Newsom vetoes campus protest transparency bill and UC Davis professors missing after Nepal flood.

September 30, 2026

A.S. Senate condemns Flock cameras in the greater UCSB area

By Elijah Obando

The 77th A.S. Senate passed a resolution condemning the use of Flock Safety cameras in and around UC Santa Barbara, during its Sept. 23 meeting.

September 6, 2026

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

By Lucy Wellons

A spatial, temporal and population demographic analysis of I.C.E. presence and community response from June 8, 2025 to June 31, 2026.

September 1, 2026

A summer in UC student news

By Wynne Bendell

UCB suspends international student work authorization program, ‘Defending Education’ files lawsuit against the UC, and more.

September 1, 2026

Students explain how to navigate UCSB clubs

By Julia Sanabria

There are 677 campus organizations registered on Shoreline as of August. From academic oriented clubs to recreational; there is one for nearly every interest.