Academic Researchers United, UC Announce Tentative Contract

The negotiation was not seamless; just last month, ARU created a petition demanding an end to bargaining delays. 

Lucidity Fields Community Questions About Alternative Deltopia Festival During Town Hall

Members of Lucidity’s board of directors expressed its hopes that the alternative festival would help channel the Deltopia crowds into a safer space. 

In Photos | “Protect survivors, not frats”: Students Hold Demonstration Following Fraternity Sexual Assault Allegations

Organizers presented attendees with a Google Form, prompting them to answer the question, “What demands would you like to see be enacted on campus and in Isla Vista?”

In Photos | An Isla Vista Halloween

As another Halloween season ends, we take a look back at the celebrations that took place on Del Playa Drive this year. All photographs taken by Nexus photographer Sicheng Wang.

Delirium Attendance Down by 20%, Special Events Coordinator Discusses Successes, Pitfalls

In 2018, Delirium sold out on the second day of sales. The final total this year was 4,651, more than 1,100 students — or about 20 percent — below capacity.

There’s No Place Quite Like Sweet Jane

In addition to the myriad of costume-esque clothing and accessory options, Sweet Jane sells birthday supplies, festival clothes and Isla Vista-specific merchandise.

“Haunt the Loop” Ghosted by Children: Trick-or-Treat Event Yields Lower Turnout Than Expected

The weekend event drew six people — three of whom were children — down from fifty last year.

Pre-Halloween Weekend Shows “Relatively Slow” Activity

This past weekend saw 19 citations and four arrests on Friday, and eight citations and one arrest on Saturday.

In Photos | Delirium, with DJ Mustard

While the neighboring Isla Vista remained mostly quiet, artists Mustard, Kenny Beats and Leikeli47 all performed for the crowd during a four-hour set.

Looking To Sell Your ID Card? Expect A Warning From the University

The UCSB Office of Student Conduct told alleged ID buyers and sellers that they would not be punished this time, but future infractions could necessitate attending a disciplinary hearing.