News

February 26, 2024

SJP holds vigil for Palestine, Opportunity for All

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

UC Santa Barbara Students for Justice in Palestine held a vigil in honor of Palestine and the suspended Opportunity for All initiative on Feb. 16, in collaboration with Jewish Voice for Peace and UC Divest Coalition at U...

February 24, 2024

Several at-risk Del Playa properties revealed to be left out of storm evacuation alert

By Lizzy Rager, Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

Three properties on the 67 block of Del Playa Drive that did not receive warnings were evacuated despite several at-risk properties being warned ahead of the storm, as discussed at a Feb. 13 Board of Supervisors meeting....

February 24, 2024

College of Creative Studies M. Garren Tinney writing fellows discuss their book-length projects

By Melody Xu

UC Santa Barbara Writing Program awarded three undergraduate students the M. Garren Tinney Fellowship to allow them to pursue their writing projects. Now, in their final year, the three have either published or are in pr...

February 23, 2024

MCC presents Black Flea Market in collaboration with Black community groups

By Michael Zhang

Eight vendors set up their wares in the MultiCultural Center (MCC), offering their handmade arts, crafts, food and jewelry for sale.

February 23, 2024

A.S. denies winter quarter funding for campus a cappella groups

By Alex Levin

The Associated Students Finance and Business Committee denied funding requests from several UC Santa Barbara a cappella groups for Winter Quarter 2024. The chair cited having insufficient funds. The Associated Students F...

February 23, 2024

A.S. Senate passes Candidate Endorsement Act, indefinitely tables bill to fund I.V. bands

By Alex Levin

The UC Santa Barbara Associated Students Senate unanimously passed the Candidate Endorsement Act, amending legal code to allow candidates in Associated Students elections to endorse one another, at its Feb. 14 meeting. T...

February 22, 2024

UC proposes significant pay increases for AFSCME workers in five-year contract

By Lizzy Rager

The University of California proposed a 26% pay increase for union workers on Feb. 22, increasing the lowest-paid union members’ wages by 47% over five years. The UC’s proposed contract follows contract negotiati...

February 22, 2024

Two UCSB Students, one I.V. resident charged with battery, assault and conspiracy felonies

By Asumi Shuda

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

February 22, 2024

UC-wide union rallies for the UC to “break up” with Blackstone on Valentine’s Day, invest in affordable housing

By Lizzy Rager

Union workers and students at seven UC campuses called for the UC to “break up” with Blackstone — the largest commercial landlord in the U.S. — and promote more affordable housing options in tandem with Valentine...

February 22, 2024

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

By Asumi Shuda

Weekly goings-on in and around Isla Vista.

February 22, 2024

I.V. resident sues “college night” bus, Jump On The School Bus

By Asumi Shuda

The Santa Barbara County Superior Court case cites 10 clauses of action against Jump On The School Bus.

February 18, 2024

County issues warnings for Del Playa properties ahead of storm

By Sindhu Ananthavel

The county is monitoring several properties on Del Playa due to bluff failure on the property or potential for bluff failure

February 18, 2024

LA Times Columnist Gustavo Arellano receives Luis Leal Award for his journalistic work

By Grace Medecki

In his work, Arellano explores themes on racial marginalization, political activism and connection to one’s cultural identity.

February 17, 2024

UC News

By Sindhu Ananthavel

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

February 17, 2024

Financial Crisis Response Team announces new housing resource

By Asumi Shuda

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

February 17, 2024

Year of the Dragon: Students celebrate Lunar New Year away from home

By Melody Xu

As the Year of the Dragon commenced last week with the onset of the Lunar New Year, UC Santa Barbara students reflected on how they celebrated the holiday away from home. Lunar New Year marks the beginning of the new yea...