Kendra Martinez

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Extravaganza 2025: Chris Lake brings the heat, Aminé saves the day

2 weeks ago | dailynexus.com | Lauren Chiou |Kendra Martinez

The 45th Extravaganza music festival took place on May 18, drawing in a large student-only crowd to watch headlining DJ Chris Lake and supporting acts Aminé, Ravyn Lenae, Snow Strippers and Zacari perform on the Harder Stadium stage. Extravaganza is organized and run by student members of UC Santa Barbara’s Associated Students Program Board (ASPB). This year’s festival was titled “Camp X,” taking on an outdoorsy theme. Camp X got off to a rocky start.
Shabang 2025: two UCSB student bands featured on festival lineup

3 weeks ago | dailynexus.com | Lauren Chiou |Kendra Martinez

Isla Vista bands Big Hungry and Cordoba performed on the 2025 Shabang Music Festival stage, bringing a UC Santa Barbara presence to Dairy Creek Golf Course in San Luis Obispo for the two-day music festival. Both bands were included on the lineup featuring popular headliners Jungle and Wallows, along with performers Briston Maroney, Kream and Odd Mob. Big Hungry won the annual Santa Barbara segment of the Battle of the Bands tour on Feb.
In Review: KOZY Coffee enters a new era with new syrups and flavors

Mar 8, 2025 | dailynexus.com | Kendra Martinez

One of Isla Vista’s staples found on the corner of Pardall, KOZY Coffee recently made the switch from Monin syrups to house made syrups, elevating the quality and taste of their drinks. With a new seasonal menu and new vanilla cold foam, a whole new world of drink combinations has opened up. As someone who is frequently at KOZY — a KOZY creature, if you will — I was more than excited to try the new drinks.
Graduate Early Or Double Major? You Might Crash Out Either Way

Mar 2, 2025 | hercampus.com | Kendra Martinez

Last winter quarter, I made the decision to pursue a double major in communication and something else. At the time, I wasn’t completely sure what that something else would be. Over the summer I decided it would be statistics and data science. The next step was actually letting UCSB know I wanted to take on a double major.
Watching As The Palisades Fire Burns My Hometown 100 Miles Away

Feb 16, 2025 | hercampus.com | Kendra Martinez

Driving up and down the Pacific Coast Highway, stopping at the Bluffs, and driving home was always the go-to activity for me and my friends whenever we were bored. I will never forget those late night drives blasting music and just being at peace. Growing up in Santa Monica meant that the Pacific Palisades were always right around the corner.
SBIFF 2025: Eight tributes honored with Virtuosos Award

Feb 13, 2025 | dailynexus.com | Stella Mullin |Kendra Martinez

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival held its annual Virtuoso Award ceremony on Feb. 9, honoring this year’s eight tributes at the Arlington Theatre.
The Reality Of Surviving Fall Quarter As A Freshman: Scary!

Nov 24, 2024 | hercampus.com | Kendra Martinez

The first ten weeks of college were my long haul. Fall quarter was my great war. I was in the trenches. As many are discovering for the first time during the fall season, notoriously sunny Santa Barbara is not all warm days and endless sunshine through the months of October and December. The sun sets at 5p.m., it’s always windy, it’s cold, the air is dry, and someone is always sick. As a freshman adjusting to college, that was the perfect recipe for disaster.
The Villains On UCSB's Campus & Bike Paths

Nov 17, 2024 | hercampus.com | Kendra Martinez

The intense bike culture at UCSB is undeniable. Everywhere you go, you’re bound to come across a biker zooming through pedestrians, but whether it be on the actual bike path or not is a 50/50 chance. Regardless, UCSB bikers are known to have the right of way despite what the signs around campus may say — I have never come across someone who has actually gotten fined, therefore, I choose to believe those signs are just intimidation tactics.
Editors’ spotlight: female and LGBTQ+ creators in media

Nov 14, 2024 | dailynexus.com | Stella Mullin |Lauren Chiou |Kendra Martinez

From the movies on the big screen to the songs in our earbuds, representation is imperative to the pop culture landscape. Representation creates space for dialogue and understanding, which has become increasingly important in today’s world as various identities find their voices. As Artsweek’s all-female editor team, we wanted to take a moment to recognize and acknowledge our favorite female and LGBTQIA+ creators in media.
Olivia Rodrigo In The Philippines: Celebrities Using Their Wealth For Good

Oct 27, 2024 | hercampus.com | Kendra Martinez

As a Los Angeles native, I will never experience disappointment from my favorite artist failing to come to my city as a stop on their tour. From Sofi Stadium to the Greek Theater to the Troubadour, LA will never be missed. Unfortunately, many fans across the world don’t share the same luxury as Angelenos. The Philippines is infamously known for being a country many artists skip while on tour, despite the millions of fans eager to see them live.