News

March 2, 2024

Blum Center holds campus housing forum and Q&A session

By Michael Zhang

The panel addressed points raised in the “People’s Guide” and tackled questions of housing accountability and accessibility.

March 2, 2024

MSA hosts town hall on Palestine, students speak in solidarity with Palestine

By Lizzy Rager

Students advocated for Palestinian liberation and efforts to express solidarity with Palestine.

March 1, 2024

IVRPD celebrates Black History Month with third annual “Forward Ever, Backward Never” event

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar, Michelle Cisneros

The Isla Vista Recreation & Park District held its third annual “Forward Ever, Backward Never” event to commemorate Black History Month on Feb. 27. The event featured art, music, food and poetry, as well as a tri...

March 1, 2024

UC News

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

UC Berkeley students honor 1968 Olympics boycott UC Berkeley students and staff gathered at the Berkeley Alumni House on Feb. 23 [[ok]] for a Black History Month celebration to honor the athletes who protested the Nation...

March 1, 2024

MCC community members release anonymous statement on Feb. 26 gathering, address harm caused

By Asumi Shuda

The @our.mcc account did not immediately respond for comment. The statement was not signed. The Nexus is working to confirm who the account represents.

March 1, 2024

A.S. COSWB, Gauchos for Recovery provide overdose prevention resources, training

By Michael Zhang

Staff members from both organizations tabled outside of the Arbor from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering free naloxone and fentanyl test strips alongside instructions on their usage.

February 29, 2024

MCC staff and student staff doxxed after pro-Palestine and anti-Zionist signage

By Sindhu Ananthavel

UC Santa Barbara temporarily suspended the MultiCultural Center (MCC) following the posting of signage.

February 29, 2024

UC refuses to recognize UCSB Student Dining Labor Union 

By Lizzy Rager

The University of California recommended expansion of the union’s bargaining units to a more UC-wide effort, according to a letter obtained by the Nexus.

February 29, 2024

YDSA rallies for meal swipe reforms

By Lizzy Rager

The action follows a petition that garnered over 2,200 signatories — 10% of the student population. 

February 29, 2024

SJP, JVP confirm uninvolvement with Monday’s signage at MCC

By Asumi Shuda

The statement follows pro-Palestine student activists posting signage during a gathering at the MultiCultural Center.

February 29, 2024

I.V. resident falls off Del Playa balcony during Saturday party, uninjured

By Asumi Shuda

The resident was allegedly attending a party and attempted to bypass partygoers by climbing over the railing, slipping and falling in the process.

February 29, 2024

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

By Asumi Shuda

Weekly goings-on in and around Isla Vista.

February 28, 2024

UCSB announces UC Systemwide Office of Civil Rights, responds to antisemitic incidents on campus

By Asumi Shuda

The Nexus will continue to report on this topic as more information becomes available.

February 28, 2024

UCSB temporarily suspends MCC after students post pro-Palestine, anti-Zionist signage at Center

By Asumi Shuda

Students posted signage throughout the Lounge, with more than 100 signs covering the windows and walls of the room. 

February 26, 2024

College of Letters & Science hosts debate on housing

By Devin Gowdy

Panelists discussed whether or not housing is a human right in the context of the California housing crisis.

February 26, 2024

UC News

By Sindhu Ananthavel

A weekly recap of news highlights from the nine University of California campuses.