News

October 2, 2024

A.S. President Summer update

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

A.S. 2024-25 president Nayali Broadway spoke with the Nexus about her plans to support the student body, expand student services and maintain communication throughout the association. 

October 1, 2024

Trump supporters galvanize community, honk through I.V.

By Lizzy Rager

According to source estimates, about 40-50 vehicles donning pro-Trump flags drove down El Colegio Road, the Pardall loop and throughout Isla Vista for half an hour, honking as they passed through.

September 27, 2024

Students organize over UC mask policy in first Pro-Palestine rally of academic year

By Michelle Cisneros, Lizzy Rager

Students and members of pro-Palestine activist groups gathered at the library steps on Sept. 27 to call for an end to a new UC-wide policy that bans the use of face masks to conceal identity.

September 27, 2024

IVCSD rolls out new fees for community spaces reservations

By Conor Kelly

The IVCSD has started charging a fee for community space rentals, a service that had otherwise been free up until Sept. 1. The board said the new charges will help balance its budget and cover janitorial services. 

September 21, 2024

A.S. hits pause on ethical spending bill

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

A bill passed by the Senate prohibiting student fees from being used to purchase from companies on the BDS list has been put on pause after initial plans to go into effect on July 1.

September 5, 2024

New A.S. policy bars students from using its funds on BDS listed companies

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

The Senate passed a bill on June 5 prohibiting its funds from being used to purchase from companies on the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions list which went into effect on July 1.

September 5, 2024

Meal swipe rollovers, donations, sharing are coming to campus this fall

By Lizzy Rager

UC Santa Barbara is launching a pilot meal swipes rollover, donation and sharing program in the fall quarter. A random sample of 10% of meal swipe holders will be able to opt into the program.

September 5, 2024

A summer in UC News

By Lizzy Rager

University of California President Michael V. Drake to step down from his role, UC bans encampments this fall and the state withholds $25 million for UC to implement protest policy.

September 5, 2024

UCSB faculty share concerns on website free speech policy

By Conor Kelly

On July 18, the UC Regents passed a policy banning academic departments from posting political statements on their website landing page.

September 5, 2024

IVCSD aims to implement parking enforcement pilot program

By Peter Nuñez

The Isla Vista Community Services District Board of Directors is recommending a parking pilot program which would enforce stricter rules for parking in Isla Vista.

September 5, 2024

Senate explores modernizing A.S. bank, financial systems

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

The UC Santa Barbara Associated Students 75th Senate made plans to explore alternatives to Montecito Bank & Trust and adopt a new financial system software at their Aug. 20 meeting.

September 1, 2024

Students weigh in on campus climate following the 2023-24 academic year

By Michelle Cisneros

In light of the previous academic year's events, the Nexus surveyed students on campus climate and hopes for the next academic year.

August 25, 2024

Incident of sexual violence reported at campus housing

By Michelle Cisneros

The UCSB Police Department received a report of sexual violence on August 21, the case is still under investigation.

August 15, 2024

Chancellor Yang to step down at end of academic year

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

Chancellor Henry T. Yang will step down from his role at the end of the 2024-25 academic year. Yang served as chancellor for 30 years, and plans to return to teaching and researching at UCSB.

July 31, 2024

New family restaurant brings the flavors of Jalisco to Isla Vista

By Michelle Cisneros

Family business Antojitos La Paloma opened its doors last month in Isla Vista, offering a wide variety of Mexican snacks inspired by the owner’s home state of Jalisco. 

July 10, 2024

Arson reported at North Campus Open Space, suspect at large

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

A grass area at the North Campus Open Space, west of West Campus Family Housing, was set on fire this afternoon, encompassing an area of 50 by 50 yards of vegetation.