News

May 28, 2022

Seniors Reminisce on Their Years at UC Santa Barbara

By Mark Alfred

Seniors shared with the Nexus what meant most to them during their time at the university.

May 28, 2022

Isla Vista Tragedies Renew Conversations Around Balcony and Cliff Safety

By Nisha Malley

The hazardous nature of the balconies and cliffs along Del Playa Drive have been a long-posed concern to the I.V. community.

May 27, 2022

News In Review: The 2021-22 Academic Year

By Sindhu Ananthavel, Nisha Malley

The Nexus compiled UC Santa Barbara’s most significant news highlights of the year and the coverage that accompanied them.

May 26, 2022

I.V. Recreation & Park District Looks to Celebrate 50th Anniversary

By Nisha Malley

The anniversary coincides with Halloween — a holiday that the IVRPD celebrated last year with its first-ever Haunted Pumpkin Patch at Estero Park.

May 26, 2022

UCSB Reinstates Mask Mandate for Rest of Spring Quarter

By Asumi Shuda

The original mask mandate was lifted on March 19, after the start of spring quarter. 

May 25, 2022

Isla Vista Beach Closure Lifted

By Sindhu Ananthavel

The initial beach closure was issued on May 19.

May 24, 2022

UCSB and Isla Vista Honor Victims of the 2014 Isla Vista Tragedy

By Holly Rusch, Melea Maglalang

UC Santa Barbara’s Associated Students and Student Affairs, along with the I.V. Recreation & Parks District, held a day of remembrance at I.V.’s Love and Remembrance Garden. 

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.