News

October 3, 2013

Questioning Napolitano’s Policies

By Carissa Quiambao

New President Meets With Students in Sacramento to Discuss Needs and Interests of Undocumented Members of the UC Community.

October 3, 2013

Office of Financial Aid Assures That Students Most Likely Not to Be Effected by Federal Shutdown

By Carissa Quiambao

In light of the recent government shutdown, the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships announced Tuesday there will most likely “not be a negative impact on educational services and financial aid programs,” althoug...

October 3, 2013

A.S. Senate Discusses Voting ‘No Confidence’ in Napolitano

By Tiana Miller-Leonard

Last night marked the first Associated Students Senate meeting of the 2013-2014 school year, opening the way for students from several campus organizations to propose a resolution criticizing the appointment of Janet Nap...

October 3, 2013

Santa Barbara Prepares for Startup Weekend

By Tyna Colen

Local entrepreneurs, designers and computer developers are gearing up for Startup Weekend Santa Barbara, a technological competition in downtown Santa Barbara spanning the weekend of Nov. 15. Startup Weekend will open th...

October 2, 2013

Female Victim Robbed at Knifepoint on Abrego and Camino Corto

By Daily Nexus Staff

At approximately 8:45 p.m., a male suspect in gray clothing robbed a female victim of her belongings by knifepoint at the intersection of Camino Corto and Abrego, according to a campus emergency alert. The suspect fled o...

October 2, 2013

UCSB Sees Jump in Enrollment Numbers For Undergraduate Physics Majors Since 2007

By Jimmy Chang

This year, the UCSB Physics department enrolled over 100 incoming freshmen — a remarkable leap from the mere 34 students that enrolled back in 2008.

October 2, 2013

Health Fair Aims To Help Local Kids

By Shannon Ham

The Santa Barbara County Education Office’s Child Development Department Health Linkages Program is hosting free health fairs and screenings for preschool students from low-income families in Isla Vista, Santa Barbara ...

October 2, 2013

Smartphone App Allows Students to Find Local Bus Stops, Navigate Routes

By Suzanne Becker

Students struggling to catch the next bus can now use I.V. Bus Routes, a recently released iPhone app displaying the arrival times and locations of nearby buses in the Isla Vista area.

October 1, 2013

Daily Nexus’ Guide to Greek Life on Campus

By Hannah Nelson

At the start of every quarter — and most of all, every fall — students looking to enter UCSB Greek Life make their way around Isla Vista, visiting fraternity or sorority houses of their choice as they navigate their ...

October 1, 2013

New Affordable Apartment Complex To House I.V.’s Homeless

By Patrick Kulp

Amidst an influx of luxury developments, construction is set to begin next month on a much more affordable housing complex designed to accommodate Isla Vista’s homeless population.

October 1, 2013

High Demand for UC Bonds Lead To Soaring System-Wide Savings

By Suzanne Becker

University of California officials recently announced that the 10-campus UC system will save over $1 billion through recent bond sales, with these recently sold assets now offering the University an even higher rate of a...

October 1, 2013

UCSB Researcher Makes Waves At Earthquake Research Summit

By Tiana Miller-Leonard

Sandra Seale, a member of UCSB’s Network for Earthquake and Engineering Simulation, or NEES , was recently honored at the NEES 2013 Quake Summit for her work in earthquake-related educational outreach.

September 30, 2013

Lucidity Festival Invites Authenticity, Entertainment to Arlington Theatre

By Hannah Nelson

This Friday, the Arlington Theatre will host a one-day transformational music, art and theater event known as “Lucidity Presents: Rising Vibes for the Universe.” Along with live music and acrobatic performances, the ...

September 30, 2013

Santa Barbara County Planning Commission Approves Oil Wells

By Kaitlin Cuskey

Last week, the Santa Barbara Planning Commission approved an oil development and pipeline project, along with an environmental impact report allowing for a 29 percent carbon emissions threshold for Santa Maria Energy.

September 30, 2013

Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration Receives Grant

By Samhita Saquib

The Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration (CCBER) received a $100,000 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to digitize specimens in their vascular plant herbarium.

September 30, 2013

The Food Festival

By Suzanne Becker

Food and sustainability lovers flocked to the fourth annual Sustainable, Organic, Local (SOL) Food Festival this past Saturday to enjoy unique culinary offerings and environmentally conscious presentations from throughou...