News

April 17, 2022

Cheadle Center Receives Grant To Restore Campus Point Bluff’s Flora

By Holly Rusch

CCBER is working to redesign the land’s unique flora makeup, and work is slated to begin on the endeavor this summer with excavation of the asphalt pad to begin the following fall.

April 17, 2022

Students Celebrate Holi in Color: UCSB Indus Holds Holi Event

By Nisha Malley

UCSB Indus procured funding through the Isla Vista Recreation and Park District and the Isla Vista Community Relations Committee to host this event.

April 17, 2022

Vista Point: Weekly Goings-On In and Around Isla Vista

By Atmika Iyer, Holly Rusch

Weekly events in and around Isla Vista.

April 17, 2022

Isla Vista Community Services District Reflects on Spring Festival

By Nisha Malley

Flaherty expressed her hope that turnout will improve in time with future events, calling this year’s first-ever festival a “first step in building recognition of the event.”

April 17, 2022

A Week in UC Student News

By Sindhu Ananthavel

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

April 17, 2022

Laura Capps Runs Unopposed for 2nd District; Hires Campaign Staff Comprised Mostly of Students

By Atmika Iyer

As an unopposed candidate, Capps will most likely take office come January 2023. Despite not having any opponents, Capps said that she prioritizes running a strong campaign. 

April 17, 2022

IMPORTA Offers Free DACA Renewals to Applicants

By Nisha Malley

DACA recipients must file for a renewal of their status and work-authorization permits every two years, which can cost up to $495.

April 17, 2022

Santa Barbara MTD Reduces Services for Multiple Bus Lines

By Sindhu Ananthavel

These changes are planned to last through spring and summer, and any further adjustments will be communicated by MTD.

April 15, 2022

A.S. Trans & Queer Commission Hosts Tie-Dye Event for Pride Week

By Asumi Shuda

The event was a part of the commission’s “Queers Over the Years” series to celebrate LGBTQ+ culture throughout the last century in honor of Pride week.

April 15, 2022

UCSB Students Reflect on the Celebration of Ramadan

By Asumi Shuda

Ramadan falls on the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is observed through fasting, reflection, charity and prayer.

April 13, 2022

Gurleen Pabla for A.S. President

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

The Nexus believes that Pabla will be dedicated to the work of the Office of the President and hopes that she will further develop imaginative and engaging initiatives that benefit the student body. 

April 13, 2022

Marvia Cunanan for External Vice President for Statewide Affairs

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

Cunanan — who is running unopposed — is focused on advocating for disability justice, protecting funding for safe spaces for marginalized students and calling for accountability in UC investments.

April 13, 2022

Jessy Gonzalez for Internal Vice President

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

Gonzalez’s experience and goals are reflective of a candidate who can take the reins of a Senate beginning its in-person operations and elevate the conduct and productivity of the IVP office and the 73rd Senate. 

April 13, 2022

Hailey Stankiewicz for External Vice President of Local Affairs

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

The Nexus believes that Stankiewicz has a comprehensive understanding of local government and is deeply passionate about serving all Isla Vista residents.

April 13, 2022

Shva Star for Student Advocate General

By Daily Nexus Editorial Board

The Nexus believes that Star’s institutional knowledge, passion and lived experiences give her the empathy and experience to succeed as Student Advocate General.

April 9, 2022

Review of Associated Students 2021-22 Budget

By Alex Rudolph, Holly Rusch

The budget funds the functions of all Senate and executive offices and a variety of boards, committees, commissions and other entities that support student life on campus.