News

May 24, 2022

A.S. Senate Swears in 73rd Cohort

By Sindhu Ananthavel

The swearing in occurred following the adjourning of the 72nd Senate’s final May 18 meeting.

May 23, 2022

RCSGD, MENASA and MCC Host First QT API-SSWANA Cultural Potluck

By Melea Maglalang

One MENASA peer mentor said sharing food with one another is one of the most mindful ways groups can cultivate a cross-cultural exchange and foster community.

May 23, 2022

IVRPD and Pacific Coast Land Design Discuss Plans To Renovate Greek Park

By Melea Maglalang

Community members identified Greek Park as the second-most priority for renovations — following Pardall Gardens — in a survey conducted by the Isla Vista Recreation and & Park District in early 2021.

May 21, 2022

73rd A.S. Senate Swearing-In Delayed

By Sindhu Ananthavel

The 72nd Senate went into recess following their final May 18 meeting and did not officially adjourn.

May 21, 2022

I.V. Voters to Vote on Variety of Candidates for June Primary Elections

By Nisha Malley

For Santa Barbara County, representatives for Congress, California State Assembly and the second district supervisor are on the ballot.

May 21, 2022

Admissions Data Show 5% Increase in Student Applications for UCSB

By Holly Rusch, Christy Yu, Stella Jia

The Nexus obtained data on applicants from UC Santa Barbara’s 2022 admissions cycle from UCSB’s Media Relations Manager Kiki Reyes.

May 20, 2022

UCSB’s Nikkei Student Union Hosts Its Second Annual Culture Night

By Melea Maglalang

The Nikkei Student Union (NSU) held Culture Night to spotlight Japanese-American heritage and culture through the various performances.

May 20, 2022

Santa Ynez’s Lavender Living Fosters Community Amongst LGBTQIA+ Students at UCSB

By Asumi Shuda

The Lavender Living Learning Community (LLC) is located in the Gibraltar Village of Santa Ynez and is a new housing option that was established between 2017 and 2019.

May 20, 2022

AIICRC Creates Community for American Indigenous Students at UCSB

By Asumi Shuda

The American Indian and Indigenous Cultural Resource Center (AIICRC) was one of the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Cultural Resource Centers created in the late 1990s.

May 19, 2022

A.S. Senate Bill Proposes New “Friendship” Commission

By Sindhu Ananthavel

The position would foster community between Associated Students executive offices

May 19, 2022

UC Student News

By Sindhu Ananthavel

A weekly recap of up-to-date UC News.

May 19, 2022

Mauna Kea Protectors UCSB Calls for UC To Divest From TMT Project

By Asumi Shuda

Mauna Kea Protectors (MKP) UCSB was established approximately between 2017 and 2018 in light of the construction of the telescope.

May 19, 2022

UCSA Reflects on Ambitious Slate of Lobbying for Student Needs

By Holly Rusch

Three key budget asks are to serve marginalized and underserved communities, including $4 million for underground scholars programs, $5 million for undocumented students programs and $6 million for former foster youth.