24th district representative candidates speak on their campaign platforms

Candidates Salud Carbajal and Helena Pasquarella spoke with the Nexus ahead of the March 5 election primaries.

Jewish students, A.S. President express grievances about MCC signage, campus antisemitism at A.S. Senate public forum

The Nexus will continue to report on this topic as more information becomes available.

UCSB Black Studies calls for ‘day of interruption’ in statement over MCC suspension

The faculty called for an entire day of voluntary interruption of activities on March 7.

MSA hosts town hall on Palestine, students speak in solidarity with Palestine

Students advocated for Palestinian liberation and efforts to express solidarity with Palestine.

IVRPD celebrates Black History Month with third annual “Forward Ever, Backward Never” event

The Isla Vista Recreation & Park District held its third annual “Forward Ever, Backward Never” event to commemorate Black History Month on Feb. 27. The event featured art, music, food and poetry, as well as a tribute to poet Sojourner Kincaid Rolle in collaboration with music group the Rahkas. Joined by UC Santa Barbara Black […]

MCC community members release anonymous statement on Feb. 26 gathering, address harm caused

The @our.mcc account did not immediately respond for comment. The statement was not signed. The Nexus is working to confirm who the account represents.

MCC staff and student staff doxxed after pro-Palestine and anti-Zionist signage

UC Santa Barbara temporarily suspended the MultiCultural Center (MCC) following the posting of signage.

UC refuses to recognize UCSB Student Dining Labor Union 

The University of California recommended expansion of the union’s bargaining units to a more UC-wide effort, according to a letter obtained by the Nexus.

YDSA rallies for meal swipe reforms

The action follows a petition that garnered over 2,200 signatories — 10% of the student population. 

SJP, JVP confirm uninvolvement with Monday’s signage at MCC

The statement follows pro-Palestine student activists posting signage during a gathering at the MultiCultural Center.