Editorial: Why Was UCSB Severely Ill-Equipped for its Return to In-Person Instruction?
Issues from the housing shortage to the current lack of courses show that UCSB is not meeting the basic needs of its students.
Students and County Residents March Against ExxonMobil’s New Oil Trucking Plan
The protestors marched through downtown Santa Barbara chanting, “No more Exxon, no more oil. Keep the carbon in the soil.”
National Hispanic Heritage Month: A Celebration With La Santa Cecilia
The band is composed of Miguel “Oso” Ramirez on percussion, Jose “Pepe” Carlos on the guitar and accordion, Alex Bendaña on bass guitar and vocalist “La Marisoul.”
Isla Vista 2014 Tragedy Influences Carbajal’s Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2021
U.S. Congressman Salud Carbajal and Senator Dianne Feinstein introduced the Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2021 — legislation offering federal funding to states that adopt red flag laws.
UCSB Organizations Coordinate Response to Housing Crisis
UCSB 4 COLA has pivoted its focus to organizing a response to the housing crisis with the teacher assistant union, Santa Barbara United Auto Workers 2865 and Organize Isla Vista.
Housing Shortage and COVID-19 Impact Leaves International Students Feeling Neglected
Insufficient housing options caused some international students to consider taking a gap quarter, especially as the university hasn’t announced any plans to provide a remote option in the fall.
UCSB Sets COVID-19 Protocols Beginning Fall Quarter 2021
The university has set a series of COVID-19 protocols that students must follow to access campus resources and buildings beginning Fall Quarter 2021.
Four UCSB Sororities Placed on Interim Suspension Following Hazing Allegations
According to UCSB spokesperson Andrea Estrada, “multiple Greek organization houses were placed on suspension recently in connection with allegations related to hazing.”
Unmasking Isla Vista: Community Activism
In the sixth and final segment of our new series, “Unmasking Isla Vista: A COVID-19 Community Archive,” the Daily Nexus and KCSB examine student and I.V. community activism throughout the pandemic.
UC Refuses To Disclose Information Regarding Accellion Data Hack
The Nexus submitted a PRA to the UC Office of the President and UCSB on May 10, asking for internal communication discussing the Accellion data breach. Both refused to comply with the request.