News

October 1, 2022

I.V. Recreation and Park District approves budget for upcoming 50th anniversary celebration

By Nisha Malley

Inside the amphitheater will be music, Halloween-themed movies each night, costume contests and fashion shows.

September 30, 2022

Santa Barbara County officially files lawsuit against UCSB for underhousing campus population

By Nisha Malley

UCSB is also in litigation from the city of Goleta over allegedly violating plans to add housing and cap enrollment under the Long Range Development Plan.

September 30, 2022

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

By Nisha Malley

Weekly events in and around Isla Vista.

September 30, 2022

Students speak on UCSB’s Hispanic-Serving Institution status as university joins alliance for Hispanic serving research universities

By Asumi Shuda

The goal of the alliance is to double the number of Hispanic doctoral students and increase the Hispanic professoriate by 2030.

September 30, 2022

UCSB Iranian community raises awareness about women’s rights following death of Mahsa Amini

By Nisha Malley, Sindhu Ananthavel

The Iranian “morality police” arrested Amini on Sept. 13 for allegedly violating Islamic laws requiring women to wear hijabs.

September 29, 2022

On-leave researcher alleged to have possessed child porn worked with students for months following felony charges

By Mark Alfred, Holly Rusch

In the months following the arrest, the researcher continued his work with student researchers in the Vision and Image Understanding Lab.

September 29, 2022

UCSB Sigma Nu fraternity closed following financial delinquency, alcohol violations, dishonesty with university and national organization

By Mark Alfred

The chapter and collegiate members violated a number of university and Fraternity policies.

September 28, 2022

Allegations of Internal Vice President negligence discussed at first fall quarter A.S. Senate meeting

By Holly Rusch, Sindhu Ananthavel

At the Senate’s Sept. 28 meeting, speakers at the Senate’s public forum voiced complaints regarding the resulting deficiencies in A.S. funding and function after Schaefer’s alleged neglect of her position.

September 28, 2022

Associated Students Internal Vice President fails to call Senate to session since June, causes backups in appointments, payment

By Holly Rusch, Sindhu Ananthavel

Associated Students Assistant Director of Governmental Services Holly Mayes confirmed to the Nexus that the 73rd Senate has not been called into session since June 1, with its last email vote concluding June 27.

September 26, 2022

UC Santa Barbara researcher introduces “Scholars for Ukraine”

By Melea Maglalang

Through fundraising efforts, Scholars for Ukraine helps provide resources for these groups to distribute food and medical supplies, mobilize doctors and provide assistance to refugees.

September 25, 2022

Ten Students and Staff Members at UC Santa Barbara Receive Distinguished Fulbright Award

By Kyra Schimpf

The Fulbright Program partnered with over 140 countries and granted its awards to over 400,000 students, teachers and professionals.

September 24, 2022

UCSB Pre-Law Society provides “Street Law Clinic” with People’s Justice Project

By Asumi Shuda

Scholars for Ukraine helps provide resources for these groups to distribute food and medical supplies, mobilize doctors and provide assistance to refugees.

September 24, 2022

UCSB community protests for women’s rights in Iran following death of Mahsa Amini

By Sindhu Ananthavel, Nisha Malley

Amini’s death has sparked international protests and online dissent under the hashtag #Mahsa_Amini.

September 24, 2022

IVCSD supports installation of flashing lights along key crosswalks

By Nisha Malley

Addressed to SBC Alternative Transportation Manager Mark Friedlander, the letter affirmed local municipal support of the project to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety.

September 24, 2022

Man arrested for assault with deadly weapon at Camino Real Marketplace

By Nisha Malley

SBSO responded at 9:16 a.m. to a report of an assault involving a knife that just occurred, arriving near the Staples located in Camino Real Marketplace.