News

April 24, 2025

Dan Siddiqui for President

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

The Daily Nexus endorses third-year political science and philosophy double major Daniyal “Dan” Siddiqui as the next Associated Students President.

April 24, 2025

Enri Lala for Internal Vice President

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

The Daily Nexus endorses unopposed third-year history and global studies double major Enri Lala for Internal Vice President.

April 24, 2025

E.J. Raad for External Vice President for Local Affairs

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

The Daily Nexus endorses second-year political science major E.J. Raad for External Vice President for Local Affairs.

April 24, 2025

Leiya Kadah for External Vice President for Statewide Affairs

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

The Daily Nexus endorses unopposed fourth-year psychological & brain sciences major Leiya Kadah for External Vice President for Statewide Affairs.

April 24, 2025

Sydney Bivins for Student Advocate General

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

The Daily Nexus endorses unopposed third-year psychological & brain sciences major Sydney Bivins for Student Advocate General.

April 24, 2025

Senate approves funding for snack stations, discusses Armenian Genocide recognition

By Jack Dindia, Conor Kelly

The Senate passed a resolution to transfer over $50,000 to the A.S. Food Bank and heard a request from Armenian campus groups to remember the Armenian Genocide.

April 24, 2025

A.S. spring election delayed indefinitely, election interference case ongoing

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

The A.S. spring quarter general election, initially set to open Tuesday morning, has been postponed indefinitely following a case opened April 19 regarding electoral interference in the senate

April 21, 2025

Several housing developments in progress in Isla Vista, county officials say

By Iris Guo

The Isla Vista Community Services District and Isla Vista Recreation & Park District hosted a town hall on April 11 to discuss 48 ongoing Isla Vista housing developments.

April 21, 2025

IVRPD hosts ‘Peaceful Pardall’ ground-breaking ceremony

By Katie Poon

IVRPD celebrated breaking ground for the first time in 20 years in front of the prospective “Peaceful Pardall” park on April 11, marking the start of the park’s awaited reconstruction.

April 21, 2025

Construction to ramp up on San Benito student housing project

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

The San Benito Housing project will see construction ramp up for the remainder of Spring Quarter 2025, following approval from the California Coastal Commission on April 10.

April 21, 2025

Third annual Queer Fest uplifts queer vendors and organizations

By Levi Kauffman

Highlighting the queer community in Isla Vista and UC Santa Barbara, vendors and LGBTQIA+ organizations set up tables at Little Acorn Park on April 12 for the third annual Queer Fest.

April 21, 2025

Queens from Santa Barbara, ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ winners stun at UCSB drag show

By Wynne Bendell

Drag queen Coco D Baucherry opened the night yelling into a microphone, “What’s up bitch!” on April 12. “Fuck you bitch!” the audience of nearly 800 students and staff yelled back.

April 18, 2025

Students spread joy and colors in Holi celebration

By Alessandra Panetta

Indus held its Holi celebration in Little Acorn Park on April 13. Participants' clothing was coated in bright pink, green and blue powder for the annual festival of colors.

April 18, 2025

‘Queer Prom’ creates space for celebration of queer unity and belonging

By Iris Guo

The Associated Students Trans & Queer Commission's second annual Queer Prom was held on April 11, hosted as part of TQC’s UCSB Pride Week.

April 18, 2025

IVCSD introduces new IVFP Lieutenant, debriefs Deltopia

By Jack Dindia

IVCSD debriefed the April 5 Deltopia and Spring Festival at their April 8 meeting, along with addressing concerns regarding over-policing at the festival. 

April 17, 2025

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

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

Women’s Center hosts Feminist Book Club The Women’s Center is hosting a Feminist Book Club on Thursday, April 17, from 1-2 p.m. at the Women’s Center Community Room. “Join us in reading Everything for Eve...