News

June 1, 2023

A.S. Senate swears in 74th cohort

By Sindhu Ananthavel

A.S. executives were sworn in by their predecessors, and the 74th senate was then collectively sworn in.

June 1, 2023

A.S. Senate passes bill to improve financial transparency

By Sindhu Ananthavel

The bill requires any entities receiving A.S. funds to provide monthly line-item reports on fiscal spending to the Finance and Business Committee.

June 1, 2023

Local bands barred from practicing at Parking Lot 22 amid noise, safety concerns

By Alex Levin

The university posted a sign at Lot 22 stating that parking facilities should only be used for parking — and not for making music.

June 1, 2023

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

By Asumi Shuda

Weekly goings-on in and around Isla Vista.

May 28, 2023

Students for Justice in Palestine hosts Palestine Liberation Week

By Sindhu Ananthavel, Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

The week consisted of various speakers, demonstrations and a wall in the Arbor educating on the Israel-Palestine conflict.

May 28, 2023

Anti-Defamation League CEO discusses combating hate in America

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

Jonathan Greenblatt spoke on hatred, antisemitism and how to work against it at Campbell Hall on May 22.

May 28, 2023

A week in UC student news

By Alex Levin

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

May 28, 2023

Department of Asian American studies introduces interdisciplinary Ph.D. emphasis

By Alissa Orozco

The group of graduate students underpinning the effort gained support from several other departments on campus.

May 27, 2023

Disability honor society initiated at UCSB

By Melea Maglalang

The UCSB chapter is being funded through the Disabled Students Program (DSP) R.I.S.E. grant.

May 27, 2023

QTGSU creates a lasting community for LGBTQIA+ graduate students

By Anushka Ghosh Dastidar

The Nexus spoke with members of the Queer and Trans Graduate Student Union’s (QTGSU) board regarding their events and advocacy throughout the past year.

May 26, 2023

Kapatirang Pilipino celebrates first Pilipino Cultural Night in four years

By Asumi Shuda

The showcase was the organization’s 32nd annual Pilipino Cultural Night.

May 26, 2023

Chabad at UCSB’s Mega Shabbat amasses over 800 attendees

By Asumi Shuda

Multiple UCSB administration members attended the dinner, including Chancellor Henry Yang and Assistant Vice Chancellor and Dean of Student Life Katya Armistead.

May 26, 2023

UCSB community brings awareness about missing UCSB alum

By Melea Maglalang

Two months into the search with no leads found, efforts to spread awareness continue throughout the UCSB campus and Isla Vista community.

May 26, 2023

UC Santa Barbara DSP director set to retire after 33 years

By Melea Maglalang

Throughout his time at UCSB, Gary White has worked at the Women’s Center and Counseling and Career Services — a campus department operating prior to the formation of Counseling & Psychological Services.