Unmasking Isla Vista: University & Students
In the second segment of our series, “Unmasking Isla Vista: A COVID-19 Community Archive,” the Daily Nexus and KCSB examine the university’s response to and students’ experiences of the pandemic.
Unmasking Isla Vista: Human Struggle
In the first segment of our series, “Unmasking Isla Vista: A COVID-19 Community Archive,” the Daily Nexus and KCSB examine houselessness in I.V. and students’ mental health during the pandemic.
Isla Vista Man Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges
The arrestee, 36-year-old Jered Harwin, currently remains in custody at Santa Barbara County Jail with no bail.
Three Unconnected COVID-19 Cases Reported in the UCSB Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
The infected individuals were fully vaccinated and had each separately been in contact with someone who had tested positive outside of the department
Regents Vote To Increase Undergraduate Tuition Across All UC Schools
The proposal was enacted amidst pushback and protest from student groups across the UC.
SBCPHD Recommends All County Residents Wear Masks Indoors Regardless of Vaccination Status
The purpose of the recommendation is to provide “an extra precautionary measure for those who are fully vaccinated, and to ensure easy verification that all unvaccinated people are masked.”
UC Releases COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate
According to the policy, UC students, staff and faculty will only be given an exemption for the following reasons: medical conditions, disabilities or religious beliefs.
County-Appointed IVCSD Director Bob Geis Retires
During the IVCSD July 13 meeting, the board unanimously approved a resolution honoring Bob Geis and his work as he leaves the CSD to join his wife in retirement.
LGBTQ+ Employees at UC Santa Barbara Share Their Experiences In Higher Education
The Nexus spoke with employees on UCSB’s Out List about their experience within the field of higher education as members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Newly Founded Black Women’s Health Collaborative Centers on Black Women and Non-men’s Joy and Health
The collaborative has funded 14 campus organizations throughout the Winter and Spring 2021 Quarters.