New assembly bill streamlines financial aid for undocumented students

The new bill will allow undocumented students to submit one application to apply for university and become eligible for financial aid at once.

First-ever UC Disaster Resilience Day pulls together leaders in the public, private and academia

The conference centered about resilience in light of recent natural disasters.

S.E.A.L. hosts second annual Cultural Identities Fair

Student Engagement & Leadership hosted their second annual Cultural Identities Fair on Oct. 6. as an opportunity for cultural organizations and fraternities to recruit new members, put on performances and share their culture. The fair — which took place in the Student Resource Building from 2-4 p.m., — featured a number of clubs including Los […]

UCSB Jewish students organize rally, vigil in support of Israel

Members of the UC Santa Barbara Jewish community gathered on Monday for a vigil and rally in solidarity with Israel following the Oct. 7 launch of surprise attacks from Hamas — a militant group based in the Gaza Strip. At least 900 Israeli citizens were killed, leading Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to formally declare […]

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

Weekly goings-on in and around Isla Vista.

SB County, Supervisor Capps present I.V. bluff safety plan

Santa Barbara County 2nd District Supervisor Laura Capps, alongside county staff, presented an eight-step bluff safety plan on Sept. 28 ahead of the start of the 2023-24 year. The safety plan followed the passing of Santa Barbara City College student and Ojai resident Benjamin ‘Benny’ Schurmer on the bluffs of Isla Vista during Labor Day […]

UC community reacts to U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein’s passing

Dianne Feinstein served as California’s senior senator and was the longest-serving female senator in history.

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

Weekly goings-on in and around Isla Vista.

A.S. Bike Shop reopens at permanent location on campus

Associated Students opened its new Bike Shop at a permanent location next to the Student Affairs and Administrative Services Building on Sept. 25 after six years of planning and nearly two years of construction. The shop’s previous location on campus — UC Santa Barbara Parking Lot 29 next to Campus Pool — was initially intended […]

Campus Planning & Design address bicycle rack relocations, progress on bicycle path alternatives

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