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IVCSD hosts Soltopia cleanup, showing less litter in I.V.

April 15, 2026 by

IVCSD hosted its annual post-Deltopia cleanup on April 5, yielding 372 pounds of trash. The gathered trash across I.V. was over 400 pounds fewer than last year.
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Lisa Phillips advocates for survivors of sexual violence, speaks against Jeffrey Epstein

April 15, 2026 by and

Podcaster and sexual assault survivor Lisa Phillips shared her story of recovering from sexual abuse and seeking justice on April 8 at Isla Vista Theater.
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Proposed county budget cuts to affect CalFresh application timelines, IVFP

April 15, 2026 by

The SBC Board of Supervisors is considering extensive budget cuts that would impact CalFresh and law enforcement coverage in Isla Vista.
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Rori’s Artisanal Creamery opens Goleta location in Storke Plaza

April 10, 2026 by

Rori’s Artisanal Creamery celebrated the opening of its new Goleta location on April 3, welcoming customers with free scoops of ice cream throughout the day.
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A month in UC student news

April 9, 2026 by

UC continues plan to extend online language courses, UC and UAW reach contract agreement and UCLA removes César E. Chávez from department name.
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University, A.S. address campus safety concerns with cameras, new app

April 9, 2026 by

In response to several incidents of violent crimes, administrators and Associated Students have collaborated to implement several campus safety initiatives.
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Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

April 8, 2026 by

UCSB Library hosts "AI in Action," S.E.A. Club hosts "Seizure First Aid Certification" and Santa Cruz Hall hosts "Feria de Primavera."
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Senate discusses use for new University property, announces new safety app

April 8, 2026 by

Senate discussed how administration should use purchased property and announced a new app focused on campus safety to address student concerns.  
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Asian-owned businesses in I.V. allege exclusion from Soltopia, IVCSD asserts difficulties with time constraints

April 8, 2026 by and

Several Asian-owned businesses in IV claim to have been excluded from the list of vendors chosen for the sanctioned Deltopia alternative, Soltopia.
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Dismantling Deltopia

April 8, 2026 by

The typical jam-packed streets, loud music and hundreds of citations seen at Deltopia in years past were absent from Del Playa Drive on April 4.
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First Soltopia sees large police presence, tepid turnout

April 8, 2026 by

The first ever “Soltopia," the alternative to the cancelled Deltopia, featured live music and free food, although there was a noticeable police presence.
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Sexual assaults reported on bus routes near UCSB

April 7, 2026 by

An individual was sexually assaulted on a bus going toward the North Hall Bus Loop on April 4. This follows a similar incident that occurred on Jan. 20. 
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Nexus explains: Deltopia and Soltopia weekend questions

April 2, 2026 by and

The Nexus asked our readers for their questions about this Deltopia weekend and gathered information during the Deltopia Noise Ordinance Town Hall.
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UCSB contends with proposed systemwide shift to online language courses

April 2, 2026 by

UC administrators are looking to cut campus-based foreign language courses and aim to outsource language teaching to an online system.
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Chancellor Assanis discusses plans for the University, budget cuts

April 2, 2026 by

UC Santa Barbara Chancellor Dennis Assanis spoke with the Daily Nexus in an exclusive interview about a range of topics.
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