News

March 4, 2022

UCSB Department of Recreation and Isla Vista Recreation & Park District Team Up To Host Outdoor Fitness Sessions

By Kyra Schimpf

The event on Saturday began with a Zumba session that ran until 11:45 a.m. and then switched to a beginner’s hula-hoop class that ran until approximately 12:30 p.m.

March 4, 2022

I.V. Massacre Perpetrator Requests for Unconditional Release From Supervision Program

By Atmika Iyer, Holly Rusch

Court will meet again today, where Chi will continue to testify and both parties will present closing arguments before Judge Thomas Adams reaches a decision.

March 3, 2022

Survivor Speaks Out About Eavesdropping and Invasion of Privacy Case

By Atmika Iyer, Holly Rusch

Asia Juarez — who found a hidden camera in their bathroom on the morning of Feb. 15. — said she wanted to share her story because she “has nothing to be ashamed of.”

March 1, 2022

Suspect From Attempted Kidnapping Committed Four Assaults in One Day

By Atmika Iyer

IVFP is looking through reports from previous weeks to see if the guilty party committed previous acts of kidnapping or assault.

March 1, 2022

Law Enforcement Investigates Attempted Kidnapping and Sexual Battery

By Atmika Iyer

After an hours-long search, law enforcement was unable to locate the individual and has now begun an investigation.

February 27, 2022

UCSB Student Arrested for Hiding Cameras in I.V. Bathroom Released From Custody; Charges Reduced

By Holly Rusch

Asinobi was previously held on a $400,000 bail after deputies contacted Asinobi at his residence and uncovered several “surreptitious recording devices."

February 27, 2022

UCSB’s Department of Health and Wellness Hosts Four-Week Project To Improve Body Image

By Kyra Schimpf

The sessions were held over four weeks from Feb. 2 to Feb. 24, with weekly sessions involving exercises, roleplays and discussions.

February 26, 2022

Student Workers March to Chancellor Yang’s Home, Demanding Affordable Housing in New Contract

By Mark Alfred

United Auto Workers 2865 represents over 19,000 student employees, teaching assistants, graduate students and various employees across the University of California system.

February 26, 2022

Maha Hilal Leads Discussion on How the War on Terror Shapes Islamophobia

By Yuriko Chavez

Hilal referenced her book, “Innocent Until Proven Muslim: Islamophobia, the War on Terror, and the Muslim Experience since 9/11."

February 26, 2022

Daily Nexus Alumnus Photographs 2022 Olympics

By Mark Alfred

Haffey is taking on his ninth Olympic Games and spoke with the Nexus from Beijing as he photographed the 2022 Winter Olympics.

February 25, 2022

APIDA New Year Showcase Celebrates Different Asian Cultures During Lunar New Year

By Haoning Zhu

The event began with attendees sharing their experiences and traditions of celebrating the new year.

February 25, 2022

Nonprofit Pitches To Transform Inactive Offshore Oil Platform Into a Lighthouse and Site for Marine Life Growth

By Jacob Davis

Ryan Davis, creative director of Americas Green Corps, created the plan to reconfigure the decommissioned Platform Holly into the “Green Lighthouse” national monument back in December 2020

February 25, 2022

Four A.S. Senators Resign During 2021-22 School Year; Six New Senators Appointed

By Holly Rusch

Bee Schaefer said that, although this year’s Senate hasn’t been as politically polarized as in years past, serving on the Senate still comes with pressure.

February 24, 2022

Four Alumni Join UCSB Foundation Board of Trustees

By Asumi Shuda

The UCSB Foundation is a non-profit, public-benefit corporation founded in 1973, and is governed by the Board of Trustees.

February 24, 2022

Student Workers Union Prepares to Renegotiate Contract with the UC, Holds Town Halls

By Nisha Malley

Bargaining between the union and UCOP will begin in March, with up to six bargaining sessions currently slated to occur during winter and spring quarters.