News

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...

February 16, 2024

Gauchos Go Green hosts sustainable Valentine’s Day cardmaking

By Michael Zhang

Gauchos Go Green hosted a sustainable Valentine’s Day crafts session on Saturday, Feb. 10, at Sea Lookout Park. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., participants created cards using recycled arts and crafts supplies sourced from ...

February 16, 2024

EVPLA holds voter registration event in Isla Vista

By Devin Gowdy

The Associated Students Office of the External Vice President for Local Affairs hosted a voter registration event on Feb. 9 in the Isla Vista Community Center in preparation for election day on March 5. The “IV: I Vo...

February 16, 2024

SBCC student arrested in I.V. for robbery, assault

By Alex Levin

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Santa Barbara City College student on Sunday, Feb. 11, at 2:40 a.m. for robbery, conspiracy and assault causing great bodily injury. The perpetrator, 19-year-old Chr...

February 16, 2024

Family Literacy Program hosts its first Lunar New Year event

By Alissa Orozco

The Community Affairs Board Family Literacy Program hosted its first-ever Lunar New Year event for local K-12 students on Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Isla Vista Community Center. Family Literacy Program (FLP) is a branch...