UCSB students aim to revitalize Eternal Flame

A team of UC Santa Barbara students has been working to update the Eternal Flame monument with L.E.D. lights. The renovation aims to honor the Black community and make a statement against climate change. According to fourth-year political science major Lily Mejia, one of the members of the revitalization team, the Eternal Flame was gifted […]

A.S. hosts second quarterly State of the Association 

A.S. hosted its quarterly State of the Association event for various entities to discuss their projects, accomplishments and budget uses for winter quarter.

Vista Point: Weekly goings-on in, around Isla Vista

MCC hosts “Spiritual Care Club,” OISS hosts “All Languages Language Exchange” and Engineers Without Borders hosts “Industry Without Borders.”

A week in UC student news

UC Regents sell $2 billion in bonds amid uncertainties with federal funding, UC proposes new AFSCME contract offer and UCB Multicultural Center reopens.

Senate formally supports El Colegio Road renovations

Senate passed resolutions regarding road renovations and unused student fees. It also discussed proposals for a new fee to help disabled students.

Persian Student Group celebrates Nowruz, foreign intervention in Iran

The UCSB Persian Student Group celebrated Nowruz, the Persian New Year, outside the UCSB Library on March 2. Nowruz, which will take place on March 20, has been celebrated for over three centuries and is observed by around 300 million people worldwide.

IVCSD hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony for new sign

The Isla Vista Community Services District hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly installed “Welcome to Isla Vista” sign on Feb. 25. The sign, located at the intersection of El Colegio Road and Los Carneros Road, honors the historic original sign while incorporating more durable materials. The project was headed by Jenna Norton, the Isla […]

Santa Barbara stakeholders share stances on I.C.E.

The Nexus has compiled a list of statements and actions by local entities regarding I.C.E. to promote transparency for the local community.

Students build garden beds for local senior home

Associated Student’s Community Affairs Board collaborated with the Edible Campus Program to host “Seniors & Soil” on Feb. 21.

I.V. Food Co-op sees improved financials following shutdown of downtown store

The IV Food Co-op’s board members announced their financial situation has improved following the shutdown of its downtown location.