News

October 27, 2023

MultiCultural Center debuts African American Quilters exhibition

By Alissa Orozco

A group of students and community members gathered to view the exhibit, titled “Art Reception: African American Quilters of Los Angeles."

October 26, 2023

SJP, MSA, ASA organize “March for Palestine,” Liberation Concert held at Campbell Hall

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

Students and community members marched from the Student Resources Building to Campbell Hall with signs and flags in support of Palestine.

October 26, 2023

Students Supporting Israel host “Stand with Israel Walk” in Santa Barbara

By Sindhu Ananthavel

The walk extended from the intersection of State Street and East Gutierrez Street to the Superior Court of Santa Barbara. 

October 26, 2023

No more tips at campus cafes: Workers express grievances

By Asumi Shuda

In interviews with the Nexus, campus workers expressed grievances on the financial impact of tips being no longer included in their pay.

October 26, 2023

UCSB, local entities outline law enforcement, safety information on Halloween weekend

By Asumi Shuda

During the hours from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. from Oct. 26 and Nov. 4, I.V. residents are prohibited from playing live recorded music that can be heard outside their residence.

October 26, 2023

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

By Asumi Shuda

Weekly goings-on in and around Isla Vista.

October 24, 2023

IVCSD passes resolution condemning newly released Deltopia movie

By Sindhu Ananthavel

The resolution claims the film perpetuates a “glorified” and “untrue” narrative about Isla Vista

October 24, 2023

Regents reject proposal for new home for UC President

By Sindhu Ananthavel

The decision followed security breaches that occurred at Michael Drake's home in Berkeley.

October 24, 2023

A.S. Senate convenes for first meeting of the year

By Sindhu Ananthavel

Senators discussed plans to dedicate A.S. funds to preventative cliff safety measures like fencing.

October 24, 2023

Cheadle Center conducts controlled burn at North Campus Open Space

By Sindhu Ananthavel

The burn was intended to eliminate dried thatch and restore traditional Chumash practices of enhancing the biodiversity of native grasslands.

October 24, 2023

A week in UC student news

By Alex Levin

Black Lives at Cal introduces self-guided Black history tour of campus Black Lives at Cal created a self-guided Black history tour of UC Berkeley’s campus, featuring various Black students, faculty and events from the ...

October 24, 2023

UC celebrates National Transfer Student Week

By Alex Levin

The University of California Office of the President will celebrate National Transfer Student Week from Oct. 16-20, according to an Oct. 16 press release. The National Transfer Student Week (NTSW) at the UC aims to celeb...

October 24, 2023

A.S. Senate discusses memorial for cliff fall victims, passes several bills at Oct. 11 meeting

By Alex Levin

The UC Santa Barbara Associated Students Senate passed a bill at their Oct. 11 meeting to create a memorial for Isla Vista cliff fall victims alongside the Isla Vista Community Services District and Santa Barbara City Co...

October 22, 2023

IVCSD October 10 Meeting Recap

By Sindhu Ananthavel, Asumi Shuda, Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

IVCSD approves updated festival ordinance, social host ordinance  The Isla Vista Community Services District approved amendments to the festival ordinance and social host ordinance at its meeting on Oct. 10 meeting.  O...

October 20, 2023

Women’s Center hires new Associate Director of Women, Gender and Sexual Equity

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

The Women’s Center announced its new Associate Director of Women, Gender and Sexual Equity on Aug. 30. The new hire, Viviana Valle Gomez, spoke with the Nexus about their work so far and goals for the 2023-24 school ye...

October 20, 2023

EVPLA hosts Halloween town hall, discusses public safety in I.V.

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

The External Vice President for Local Affairs held a Halloween town hall meeting on Oct. 17 with community safety leaders to answer questions and share opinions on public safety in Isla Vista. The meeting featured seven ...