The 76th cohort of Associated Students executives and senators were sworn into office. Tensions began arising for the 75th Senates final reports.
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IVCSD hosted a free electronic waste drop-off as part of a larger initiative to lessen the impact of waste that move-out season places on the local area.
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A group of students decided to create a student-run farmers market, which has now operated for a year and hopes to expand.
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A new course will be taught in the upcoming fall quarter which will explore how various communities work together to inspire change.
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Department of Asian American Studies celebrates its 30th anniversary with first-ever alumni reunion
UC Santa Barbara’s Department of Asian American Studies hosted its 30th anniversary celebration and first-ever alumni reunion on May 17-18.
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I.V. Food Co-op reaches May fundraising target
The Isla Vista Food Cooperative has fundraised a total of $55,170, meeting its previously set goal of $50,000 by mid-may.
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Students highlight Black activism with ‘The Takeover’ screening
Audience members filled the MultiCultural Center Theater on Thursday night to watch film festival-recognized UC Santa Barbara student film “The Takeover.”
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Best Of 2025
The very best that UCSB has to offer, all in one place.
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A word from our 2025 seniors
Three of our beloved seniors reflect on their years cramped beneath Storke Tower.
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A word to our 2025 seniors
For the 2025 Best Of Edition, the Daily Nexus Opinion section heard from members of our editorial staff about the very best of the best: our 2025 seniors.
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Sports Opinion: Softball as a sport in Hong Kong
Arin Lau reflects on her experience of playing softball in Hong Kong and how it has taken such a hold as a interhall sport in the city.
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Men’s soccer defeats Cal Baptist in spring season opener
A set piece just outside the 18-yard box helped the UC Santa Barbara men’s soccer team secure a victory against the California Baptist University Lancers.
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Men’s volleyball falls to the Tritons on alumni night
The UC Santa Barbara men’s volleyball team kicked off conference play with Alumni Night at the Thunderdome.
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Setting the stage: past 25 years of Extravaganza lineups lack gender diversity and mark genre shift
The Daily Nexus looked at all Extravaganza lineups from 2000-2025, finding a prominent lack of female performers and a shift in genre presence from rock to electronic dance music.
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Extravaganza 2025: Chris Lake brings the heat, Aminé saves the day
Amidst sunny weather and a last-minute lineup change, students arrived in droves to watch headliner Chris Lake and performers Aminé, Ravyn Lenae and Zacari on the Harder Stadium stage.
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Shabang 2025: two UCSB student bands featured on festival lineup
Isla Vista bands Big Hungry and Cordoba performed at the two-day music festival, bringing a taste of the I.V. music scene to San Luis Obispo.
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Best of Scientific Breakthroughs
A look back on notable scientific happenings and achievements at UCSB during the 2024-25 school year.
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Conscience computer science: UCSB launches first Embedded Ethics Lab
Maryam Majedi, an assistant teaching professor in the Computer Science Department at UCSB, is launching the university’s first Embedded Ethics Lab, a project designed to integrate ethical reflection...
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OPINION: RFK’s “cure” for autism is an attack on privacy and pluralism
By analyzing private health records, Kennedy aims to find a “cure” for what he calls the “autism epidemic” by September — an objective that has sparked controversy among autistic individuals...
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Best ways to establish dominance over your roommate
Ever wondered how to establish dominance over your roommate? Well look no further, these are the best ways to become the alpha.
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Best song to play on guitar for girls: Wonderwall
Fellas, get rid of your feminist literature books and false love for matcha, as the fastest way to get ladies to drop their panties in today's day and age is a half-tuned guitar and a semi-courageous,...
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Best way to skip lecture
By this time of the year, all you degenerates have already skipped at least one or two lectures. And if you say you haven’t, then you’re a liar and a degenerate. Skipping a lecture is an art form,...
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In Photos | Batcave Session: Maycie and Jamie
The Daily Nexus is hosting Batcave Sessions every Wednesday and Thursday this quarter. Local IV bands are invited to play songs in The Daily Nexus office. Featured here is a performance by Maycie and ...
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In Photos | Earl Warren Showgrounds
The Earl Warren Showgrounds came alive over the past two weekends as the annual Santa Barbara Fair & Expo returned with an ’80s Flashback theme. The event offered entertainment for all ages ...
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Artist Spotlight: Zoe Gonzales – Adventure Awaits
A version of this appeared on p. 18 of the February 20, 2025 edition of the Daily Nexus.
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Back to our roots: Fijian fish suruwa
We love this dish for many reasons; not only does it bring us closer together and foster a sense of community, but it also allows us to take pride in our unique culture by sharing traditions we value ...
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From Mom’s kitchen to mine: A tribute to the people who feed us
In honor of Mother’s Day, I thought it would be appropriate to give my own mother a shoutout, along with her food.
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The presidential menu
The A.S. Food Bank is facing future uncertainty for the first time in its existence. Will the program — and others like it — still exist in four years?
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Carta de la editora: Dos años maravillosos
Ha sido un honor ser parte del Nexo Diario. Cuando aplique a UCSB para transferirme del colegio, jamás pensé que me iba a volver a meterme a la escritura. Fui aceptada a la universidad el ver...
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Carta del editor: Hasta siempre, La Vista
Mientras escribo esto, estamos en la Semana Nueve de mi último trimestre de primavera como estudiante universitario en UC Santa Barbara. Me pongo a pensar en todas las experiencias que he vivi...
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Trastorno bipolar: Comprendiendo los altibajos de la mente
El trastorno bipolar es una condición mental que puede volverse crónica si no es tratada adecuadamente. Si bien todos los seres humanos experimentan altos y bajos, en las personas que viven c...
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