Carbajal Introduces Bill to Expand Pell Grant Program

As of now, the maximum award amount the federal college grant offers is $5,920. Carbajal’s bill aims to increase the maximum to $9,650.

UCSB Golf Claims First Big West Title Since 1998, Clinches Spot in NCAA Tournament

Holding a six-stroke lead headed into the final day, the Gauchos were able to pull through with a one-shot victory to win their first Big West Title in nearly 20 years.

Black Lives Matter Co-Founder Debunks BLM ‘Myths’ at Campbell Hall

Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza gave a keynote speech at Campbell Hall last Wednesday for UC Santa Barbara’s BLM Week, discussing the grassroot’s origins and “unwarranted reputation and myths” about the movement.

LIVE: A.S. Election Results 2017

The Nexus will be updating this page with live results from the Associated Students Election, which will be announced at The Hub in the UCen beginning at 6:30 p.m.

UC Office of the President Responds to Allegations of Inflating Budgets, Editing Statements, More

“It is outrageous and unjust to force tuition hikes on students while the U.C. hides secret funds,” said UC Regent and Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom.

Term in Review: EVPLA Ashcon Minoiefar

The Nexus has compiled profiles of our current elected officials to reflect on their past year in office. Here is a look at A.S. External Vice President of Local Affairs, Ashcon Minoiefar, successes and shortfalls throughout his term in office.

Term in Review: Internal Vice President Natalie Jordan

The Nexus has compiled profiles of our current elected officials to reflect on their past year in office. Here is a look at A.S. Internal Vice President, Natalie Jordan, successes and shortfalls throughout her term in office.

Term in Review: A.S. President Austin Hechler

The Nexus has compiled profiles of our current elected officials to reflect on their past year in office. Here is a look at A.S. President, Austin Hechler, successes and shortfalls throughout his term in office.

BLM Co-Founder Alicia Garza To Speak at UCSB

Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza will be the keynote speaker for the “Black Liberation: The Rose That Grew From Concrete” event on Wednesday evening, during which she will be sharing her thoughts about the BLM movement and addressing discrimination in the United States.

Pentagon To Launch Missile From Nearby Air Force Base in May

The Pentagon is preparing to launch a missile from the nearby Vandenberg Air Force Base in May as part of its tests to examine its ability to intercept incoming missiles from North Korea, according to a report by CNN.