IVCSD addresses I.C.E. actions, expresses support for immigrant communities
The Isla Vista Community Services District passed a resolution that expresses its support for immigrant communities at its Aug. 12 meeting.
Nexus Explained: Evolution of UCSB protest culture
At UC Santa Barbara, student activism has long held a prominent place in campus life and the surrounding Isla Vista community.
A look into the history behind UCSB’s new chancellor, Dennis Assanis
Before being named as the sixth chancellor of UC Santa Barbara, Dennis Assanis served as the president of the University of Delaware for nine years.
A summer in UC news
James B. Milliken, former chancellor of the University of Texas system, began his tenure as the 22nd president of the University of California on Aug. 1.
Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista
As the academic year approaches, these events are scheduled around the freshman move-in days, Sept. 18 to 21, to provide students ways to get involved with on-campus or community events.
Students react: I.V. property owners sue county for rental inspection program
Isla Vista property owners filed a lawsuit against Santa Barbara County arguing that the Isla Vista Rental Inspection Program is a violation of tenants’ rights.
Senate hears from concerned students over PT clinic closure, updates legal code
The A.S. Senate passed several bills updating its legal code. Several student athletes spoke against the recent closure of the physical therapy department and Athletic Performance Center.
University closes physical therapy department
UCSB will close its physical therapy department at the end of summer, laying off two physical therapists and referring students to off-campus providers.
A.S. President shares plans to address boycott ban, senate discusses updating legal code
The A.S. Senate proposed new bills to reform its legal code and the president discussed plans regarding the ban on student governments boycotting countries.
Analyzing one month of I.C.E. presence in Santa Barbara
Through analyzing spatial and temporal aspects of I.C.E. sightings across both Goleta and Santa Barbara, along with overlaying population data from the American Community Survey (ACS), the Nexus aims to detect and report patterns in I.C.E. presence across the community.