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.

A week in UC student news

Trump administration sues UC over alleged antisemitism against employees and all UC campuses agree to send alerts for campus immigration enforcement activity.

JC does not find IVP negligent in honoraria process

A.S. Judicial Council did not find IVP Enri Lala to be negligent in his duties of overseeing the honoraria process, according to its Feb. 17 decision. 

Goleta Water District representatives discuss local water quality, sustainability

UC Santa Barbara Sustainability hosted a discussion panel on water safety in Goleta on Feb. 19 in collaboration with the Goleta Water District.