News

March 28, 2023

Supervisor Capps tours Munger Hall mock-up, discusses student housing crunch with Chancellor Yang

By Mark Alfred

Capps raised the eviction issue with Yang and stressed that it can be overwhelming for affected students.

March 21, 2023

2 UCSB Students Accepted into Aquarium of the Pacific’s 2023 African American Scholar Program

By Melea Maglalang

This year, the program welcomed 10 students from eight campuses across California, including undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students.

March 20, 2023

CBC & The Sweeps’ new owner evicts all tenants, sending families, students scrambling to secure housing

By Mark Alfred

CBC & The Sweeps delivered eviction notices to every single one of its residents on March 16.

March 17, 2023

El Congreso organizes die-in, protesting Munger Hall project

By Asumi Shuda

The group gathered in opposition to Munger Hall: a proposed nine story dormitory set to house 3,500 students in individual bedrooms that largely lack real windows.

March 17, 2023

UCSB reports damage to on-campus communication cables from storms in mass email

By Asumi Shuda

The email was sent by Information Technology and Design, Facilities & Safety Services.

March 14, 2023

Santa Barbara local surfer dies near UCSB campus following water rescue

By Asumi Shuda

The incident took place by the bluffs near UC Santa Barbara’s Marine Science Research Building.

March 14, 2023

UC News

By Sindhu Ananthavel

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

March 13, 2023

For some campus dance groups, practice means a trip to Lot 22

By Holly Rusch

UCSB dance groups — like Taara, a Bollywood-fusion dance team, or Raíces de mi Tierra, a folklórico group — can often be found practicing practicing in the campus parking garage on weeknights. 

March 13, 2023

Santa Barbara County issues flood watch; lifts evacuation order

By Sindhu Ananthavel

The warning applies to areas in the Alisal, Cave and Thomas fire burn scars.

March 13, 2023

New California Community College Chancellor appointed amid efforts to increase transfer student rates

By Sindhu Ananthavel

Christian’s appointment comes at a time of increased state legislation and emphasis on improving transfer student success.

March 13, 2023

Daily Nexus News Recap #8- Winter 2023 Week 9

By Joshua Yepez Martinez

Join us for this week’s news recap for week 9 of the winter 2023 quarter.   Filmed by Alejandro A. Sanchez

March 13, 2023

UC President Michael V. Drake responds to community concerns on cost of living, diversity and accountability during virtual town hall

By Kyra Schimpf

The town hall was broadcasted from Drake’s Oakland office on Feb. 24.

March 13, 2023

Senate Week 8: New Senators sworn in, Westminster parliamentary system discussed

By Sindhu Ananthavel

The Senate passed two pieces of legislation during the meeting: ‘A Resolution to Establish a Temporary Controls and Compliance Committee’ and ‘A Resolution in Support of Extending the Pass-no-Pass Deadline.’

March 13, 2023

Fitness center reopening delayed by supply chain backlogs, contracting difficulties

By Vikesh Dheeriya

The Fitness Center 2 contains numerous squat racks, benches, cable machines and exercise bikes.

March 12, 2023

Campus organizations deliver rebuke of hate speech, support of women’s rights at Arbor rally

By Mark Alfred

Members of World Dance for Humanity and Women's March Santa Barbara partnered for a dance rally during the event to mark International Women's Day.

March 12, 2023

Food Security & Basic Needs Taskforce, Asian American studies professors launch research of basic needs insecurity in AAPI communities

By Asumi Shuda

The research will be based on surveys sent to AANHPI students at UCSB, which will survey food, housing, mental health and other relevant topics.