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April 26, 2024

LIVE: A.S. Spring Quarter Elections Results 2024

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

The Nexus will update this page with live results from the Associated Students Election, which will be released in-person at the UCen Hub at 4:00.

April 26, 2024

County district supervisor discusses Isla Vista cliff safety, housing

By Dmitri Anh-Minh Tran

Attendees primarily discussed housing and safety issues in Isla Vista as well as in the district as a whole.

April 25, 2024

Student project brings awareness to microfiber pollution

By Melody Xu

The Microfiber Initiative began in February and seeks to raise awareness of the microplastics released into the environment from textiles as a result of washing clothes.

April 25, 2024

800 community members plunge into the ocean world record not broken

By Alissa Orozco

The event aimed to promote marine life conservation and sustainability through building community and fundraising for the Marine Conservation Network.

April 25, 2024

UCSB alumnus dies in cliff fatality, community emphasizes raising fence heights

By Lizzy Rager

He was the 14th person to die in a cliff fatality in the past 20 years and the second to die in the past year following another cliff fatality in the summer.

April 24, 2024

Owen Meyers for External Vice President of Local Affairs

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

The Nexus believes that Meyers’ experience with UC in Isla Vista (UCIV), his comprehensive plans for the position, and his knowledge and involvement with local county entities make him the best fit.

April 24, 2024

Alvin Wang for Student Advocate General

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

The Nexus is confident that Wang will excel in the S.A.G. role, and effectively serve as an advocate for the student body during the 2024-25 school year.

April 24, 2024

Nayali Broadway for President

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

The Nexus believes in Broadway’s commitment to an inclusive campus climate that ensures stability in the wake of a year of division and hostility among students.

April 24, 2024

Açucar Pinto for Internal Vice President

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

Açucar Pinto displayed a comprehensive understanding of the campus climate, and understood the importance of facilitating productive dialogue among members of A.S. Senate.

April 24, 2024

Monica Mekhlouf for External Vice President for Statewide Affairs

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

Mekhlouf demonstrated through their experiences working with students on campus that they have the empathy and expertise to stand at the helm of the office.

April 23, 2024

Student Affairs reports campus instances of vandalism

By Asumi Shuda

Vandalism includes the defacement of A.S. signage and spray paint on Storke tower.

April 22, 2024

UCPD reports burglar in Anacapa Hall

By Asumi Shuda

The perpetrator reportedly trespassed into multiple resident rooms, rummaged through personal items and tried other door handles.

April 21, 2024

Trans & Queer Commission hosts annual Pride Week

By Devin Gowdy, Michael Zhang

The week consisted of eight events ranging from fashion and drag shows to a queer history panel and movie night.

April 21, 2024

UCSB Indus colors community with Holi event

By Michael Zhang

Around 300 attendees danced and threw colored powder at one another for the traditional Hindu spring festival.

April 21, 2024

Man in bluff fatality identified

By Lizzy Rager

The man who died in a cliff incident on Saturday was identifed as 23-year-old Jacob William Parker. 

April 20, 2024

Suspect in attempted abduction remains at large

By Lizzy Rager

Police described the suspect as “an adult Hispanic male, 5’6 feet tall, stalky build and dressed in all black including black gloves,” according to a UCSB emergency alert.