I.V. Stakeholders Talk Infrastructure Spending
The Isla Vista Self Governance Initiative held a meeting Tuesday evening in the Isla Vista Clinic building to discuss the infrastructure spending for a potential I.V. Community Service District (CSD).
UCSB Students, Faculty Discuss ISIS and Refugees
Professor Mark Juergensmeyer, Director of the Orfalea Center for Global and International Studies, spoke to students and faculty Tuesday evening at Carrillo Dining Commons about the rise of both the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and Islamophobia in the U.S.
College Republicans and UCSB for Bernie Hold Debate
More than 80 students filled the Flying A room of the UCEN Tuesday to attend a formal debate between representatives from College Republicans and UCSB for Bernie.
Students Pack Thunderdome, Kick off ABC Conference
Nearly 500 students from 18 California colleges filled the UCSB Thunderdome Saturday morning for the Afrikan Black Coalition (ABC) Conference opening ceremony, where they were greeted by singers, dancers, spoken word artists and ABC representatives. After the music of Bryson Tiller, Young Thug and Kendrick Lamar faded from the speakers and students took their seats, Brandi […]
District Supervisor Candidates Share Platforms
Santa Barbara County Third District Supervisor candidates spoke with the Nexus this week to share their platforms for Isla Vista and the county.
Two A.S. Parties Form in Wake Of OPP Disbandment
Two new Associated Students (A.S.) political parties, Campus United and Peer Action Coalition (PAC), were formed in early February following the disbandment of Open People’s Party.
Students Suspect Increase in Bike Citations
Ricky Waltman was biking to work early Tuesday morning when he approached a stop sign at the corner of Camino Del Sur and Trigo Road. A California Highway Patrol car was parked on the side of the street, but Waltman didn’t think twice about breezing through the intersection on his bicycle.
I.V. Stakeholders Meet to Discuss Potential Tenant Mediation Programs
The Isla Vista Self Governance Initiative held a public meeting Tuesday at the I.V. Clinic building to discuss potential forms of tenant mediation in I.V. if it becomes a Community Services District (CSD) in the November 2016 county election.
Associated Students Finance and Business Committee Discuss 27 Funding Request From Campus Organizations
The Associated Students Finance and Business Committee (A.S. F&B) met Monday in the State Street Room of the UCen to discuss funding requests from 27 campus organizations.
Small Plane Crashes at Santa Barbara Airport
A small plane crashed Monday evening at Santa Barbara Airport when its single engine failed shortly after takeoff.