OBSD hosts opening ceremony for Black History Month, celebrates Black excellence, acknowledges Black struggles
The UC Santa Barbara Office of Black Student Development hosted its annual opening ceremony for Black History Month on Feb. 2 in the Student Resource Building’s Multipurpose Room. The ceremony started off with live music from a student band which played throughout the event. The band is led by Dylan Williams, a student intern for […]
Immigrant rights activist speaks on immigrant justice in higher education
Immigrant rights activist Ju Hong spoke on his experiences as an undocumented immigrant and fighting for immigrant justice.
Senate plants seeds to bring football back to UCSB
The resolution aims to propel the new chancellor and the next Associated Students president to take on the project.
Strengthened UCIV provides ‘safe space’ on nights out
The University of California in Isla Vista (UCIV) is a non-police affiliated organization of student representatives who oversee aid stations, providing free water and snacks
Students found pop-up aiming to improve accessibility to Black haircare products on campus
Sydney Scott and Love Alexius are bringing Crown Collective, a pop-up beauty supply business to campus next month. The pop-up will promote hair services provided by locals.
Angel Lopez: bringing “Rock Latino” to UCSB for nearly 30 years
Whenever there’s Spanish rock on KCSB-FM, there’s a good chance radio host Angel Lopez’s show “Rock Latino” is on. The show has been on the airwaves for 28 years.
El Congreso remembers Chicano student activist Oscar “El Bandido” Gomez
El Congreso hosted a vigil on Nov. 16 in remembrance of Oscar Gomez, also known as “El Bandido” or “The Bandit.” Gomez was a a student and Chicano activist at UC Davis.
Dean of Students Joaquin Becerra aims to expand restorative justice practices, direct communication with students
As a UCSB alumnus and new dean of students, Joaquin Becerra aims to expand the campus restorative justice program and increase direct communication with students.
EOP showcases resource center open houses
The Educational Opportunity Program hosted a series of open houses from Oct. 10-15, showcasing the projects and services offered by its five cultural resource centers.
Services for undocumented students on campus
Given the recent veto of the Opportunity for All bill, the Nexus has compiled a list of resources and services for undocumented students on campus through various departments.