News

March 29, 2010

Creation of New Party Requests Student Input

By Alejandra Saragoza

In preparation for the Associated Students election starting April 19, a group of UCSB students held primaries last quarter to form the Democratic Process Party.

March 8, 2010

NCAA Tournament Round 1 Coverage

By John Greely

Go to blog.dailynexus.com during UCSB's first round match with Ohio State on Friday, March 19 at 6:30 PM PDT.

March 8, 2010

Weekend Wrap-Up

By Garik Hauer

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to armed robbery and vandalism during the weekend, as well as one self-inflicted injury.

March 8, 2010

Coach Resigns in Response to Accusations

By John Greely

UCSB women's soccer assistant coach Chris Fernandez submitted his resignation on Friday, Feb. 26 following allegations of sexual impropriety at his previous job with a girls' youth soccer team in Arizona.

March 8, 2010

Locals Await Ice Rink Opening

By Bridget Hogan

Last week, the Greater Santa Barbara Ice Skating Association celebrated the donation of 1.3 acres of land next to Girsh Park in Goleta for the establishment of an indoor ice skating rink.

March 8, 2010

Open Space Poll Ties

By Morgan Hamel

The Isla Vista parks board nearly granted a name to a large open space on Del Playa Drive last week, after 23 community members voted for their preferences in an online poll.

March 8, 2010

Philanthropist Assists in Search for New Dean of Engineering

By Niree Perian

Entrepreneur Richard A. Auhll has donated $500,000 to the UCSB Engineering Dept. to help in finding a permanent dean for the college.

March 8, 2010

Scientists To Discuss Recent Microscopic Marvels

By Rebecca Bratburd

A free public forum, "Nano-Meeter," will inform attendees about cutting edge nanotechnology and nanoscale materials in a campus presentation this Thursday, courtesy of a number of scientific campus organizations.

March 8, 2010

Campus Services Bring “Meatless Mondays” to Dining Commons

By Julie Epstein

The Environmental Affairs Board and members from Real Food Challenge have teamed up with campus dining services in an effort to reduce the cafeterias' environmental and ecological impact.

March 5, 2010

Students Manifest Dissent During Rally

By Natalia Cohen

Hundreds of local protesters marched through campus, Isla Vista and downtown Santa Barbara yesterday, joining thousands of Californians in a statewide "day of action" supporting public higher education.

March 5, 2010

Troupe To Make Privates Public

By Ali Limonadi

Vaginas will be snatching up the attention of the UCSB student body this weekend.

March 5, 2010

Female Festival Seeks to Lift Spirits

By Jeremy Zeller

The International Women's Festival begins today at the Earl Warren Showgrounds, highlighting current issues facing women across the world.

March 5, 2010

UC Staff Discusses Budget, Instruction Methods

By Katherine Friedman

UCSB's Faculty Legislature met yesterday to discuss the UC budget and a set of proposed recommendations for the UC system.

March 5, 2010

UCSB Staff Contributes to Space Study

By Katherine Friedman

A recent study, conducted in part by UCSB researchers, has confirmed with increased precision the size and age of the universe.

March 4, 2010

Group To March, Rally for Funds

By Ali Limonadi

Students and faculty members from across the state will rally today for increased funding for public education.

March 4, 2010

A.S. Keeps Candidate Party Name on Ballot

By Matt Matejcek

In the final meeting of the quarter, the Associated Students Legislative Council passed several resolutions concerning elections and campus speakers.