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

1 month 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

1 month 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.
Pete Buttigieg discusses Trump admin, youth engagement

1 month ago | dailynexus.com | Lauren Chiou |Conor Kelly

Former United States Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg spoke at the Arlington Theatre on April 22 to over 2,000 attendees, including UC Santa Barbara students and Santa Barbara residents. He spoke about his life in government and what he thinks needs to be done in the midst of the second Trump term. Buttigieg is the former mayor of South Bend, Indiana and a former presidential candidate in the 2020 election.
SBIFF: Will Ferrell receives Kirk Douglas Award

Dec 16, 2024 | dailynexus.com | Lauren Chiou

From “Elf” to “Step Brothers,” actor, comedian, writer and producer Will Ferrell is widely regarded as one of the most prolific comedic figures in Hollywood, known for his zany characters and quick humor. Ferrell most recently served as a producer for the 2024 documentary “Will & Harper,” which he also starred in. The film follows Ferrell’s close friendship with former “Saturday Night Live” writer Harper Steele, who came out as a trans woman three years ago.
Constantly Caffeinated: A Wake-Up Call On My Caffeine Addiction

Dec 1, 2024 | hercampus.com | Lauren Chiou

Disclaimer: I am currently writing this at 2 a.m., wired on about 150 mg of caffeine from a Guayaki Yerba Mate. I apologize if any of this is illegible, unintelligible, or just straight-up weird — it’s indicative of my late night delirium and excessive amounts of caffeine coursing through my veins. ‘Twas the evening before my 20th birthday, and I was absolutely swamped.
The Politics Of Being "Chill"

Nov 24, 2024 | hercampus.com | Lauren Chiou

I used to like a boy who described everything as “chill:”“How have you been?” “Chill.”“What have you been up to?” “Just chilling.”And my personal favorite:“What are we?” “…chill?”Talking to Chill Guy was always perplexing, because I could never understand how he existed in a constant state of chill-ness.
U-Mail: Where on Earth did I put my bike?

Nov 21, 2024 | dailynexus.com | Lauren Chiou

To: <[email protected]>From: Lauren Chiou <[email protected]>Subject: Where on Earth did I put my bike? Dear Bike,Whenever I lock you at the on-campus bike racks, I lose you. I could leave you there for five hours or five minutes, and the same scenario will play out: I stare at a sea of rusty beach cruisers and ask myself, “Where on Earth did I put my bike?” There’s nothing more embarrassing than not being able to find you.
One year in 20-something-hood: Catching up with @liam.oce

Nov 21, 2024 | dailynexus.com | Lauren Chiou
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.
Best Places To Cry At UCSB And In Isla Vista

Nov 10, 2024 | hercampus.com | Lauren Chiou

We’ve all been there. You just bombed your CHEM1B midterm, ruined your favorite top in the Anacapa washing machine, or got ghosted by your situationship the day before Halloweekend. Yikes. Emotions are high, life is horrible, your sleeve is stained, and there is only one possible thing you can do in response: cry. The only question is… where? Your roommates in your Chi-5 triple or Isla Vista apartment probably don’t want to listen to sniffles and wails from your bed.