The Daily Nexus

The Daily Nexus serves as the campus newspaper for the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). The origins of the Daily Nexus date back to the 1930s with the Santa Barbara State College student newspaper known as The Eagle. After the college joined the UC system in 1944, The Eagle transformed through various titles, including The Roadrunner, El Gaucho, The University Post, and The Daily Gaucho. The contemporary Daily Nexus was shaped by the activism and social movements of the 1960s and 1970s. In 1970, in response to significant events, including the burning of the Bank of America building in nearby Isla Vista, the newspaper's editors decided to rename it to Daily Nexus, reflecting the evolving spirit of the university. The 1970-71 editorial team was motivated by the words of Robert Maynard Hutchins, who said, "A free press is the nexus of any democracy."

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A week in UC News

1 week ago | dailynexus.com | Lizzy Rager

Unions announce strike against UC for nationwide hiring freezeUniversity of California service and patient care workers will go on strike on May 1, their third joint action in the past academic year, over the UC’s systemwide hiring freeze. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 3299, a labor union that represents UC service and patient care workers, will mount an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) strike on May 1, according to a press release.
Graduate students rally against potential funding cuts

1 week ago | dailynexus.com | Lizzy Rager

Hundreds of graduate students rallied at the Arbor steps on April 8, decrying cuts to federal funding vital to research at UC Santa Barbara. While the cuts have impacted several departments and research centers, research in life sciences has taken a significant hit as funding from the National Institutes of Health — one of its biggest funding sources — may be slashed.
How did we get to Deltopia, the UCSB spring street festival?

1 week ago | dailynexus.com | Lizzy Rager

After every spring break, one tradition holds true for UC Santa Barbara students at the start of spring quarter: they want to party. Isla Vista’s annual unsanctioned street festival, now known as Deltopia, has been held annually for over 20 years. A hallmark of the UC Santa Barbara experience, the festival has taken different names since its conception — including Floatopia — as local policy adjusts with the events of each version. Deltopia reflects UCSB’s party school reputation.
Isla Vista Jewish Community celebrates annual Mega Shabbat

2 weeks ago | dailynexus.com | Conor Kelly

Chabad at UC Santa Barbara hosted its annual Mega Shabbat on April 4 at the Rohr Chabad Jewish Student Center in Isla Vista as the spring quarter kicked off. The event operated on a $97,000 budget from Associated Students that went towards kosher food, decorations and security, among other things. Shabbat is the traditional day of rest and worship in Judaism, spanning from Friday to Saturday night each week. A festive meal is traditionally eaten on Friday night to mark its beginning.
Senate discusses BCU appointment vote, passes bill to obtain economics tools

2 weeks ago | dailynexus.com | Jack Dindia |Conor Kelly

The Associated Students 75th Senate heard grievances from Kamaya Jackson regarding the senate’s vote to deny her from a second co-chair position. They also passed a bill aimed at obtaining tools for economics students in memory of two students who died in a car accident.
Ten student and graduate visas revoked at UC Santa Barbara

2 weeks ago | dailynexus.com | Lizzy Rager

Ten international student visas have been terminated by the federal government, according to UC Santa Barbara media spokesperson Kiki Reyes, roughly three months after the Trump administration took office. The revocations come without warning and have affected dozens of California campuses. UCSB confirmed that seven current students and three recent graduates have been affected by the revocations, according to figures provided by Reyes.
Suspect in Isla Vista shooting, robberies pleads not guilty to seven felony charges

3 weeks ago | dailynexus.com | Lizzy Rager

The suspect in the Isla Vista bike path shooting and robberies earlier this month, Jackson Kyle Jue, pleaded not guilty to seven felony charges on March 28 at the Santa Barbara courthouse. Earlier this month, an unidentified woman was shot in an armed robbery at a bike path near the intersection of Los Carneros Road and El Colegio Road on March 20, according to UC Santa Barbara Timely Warnings.
UCSB freshman dies from injuries following balcony fall, family confirms

3 weeks ago | dailynexus.com | Lizzy Rager

UC Santa Barbara freshman Elizabeth “Liz” Hamel died after suffering severe injuries due to an alleged balcony fall from an on-campus dorm hall in February, according to her family. An unidentified person found Hamel, 18, unconscious outside San Rafael hall with serious head and body injuries on Feb. 14 at 10:26 p.m., according to Hamel’s father, Alain Hamel. Doctors determined she likely fell around 15 to 25 feet from a breezeway near the clusters, Mr. Hamel said.
Suspect in Isla Vista bike path shooting arrested in Concord

1 month ago | dailynexus.com | Lizzy Rager

A suspect in the Wednesday Isla Vista shooting was arrested yesterday in the city of Concord, around 330 miles north of the crime, according to UC Santa Barbara media spokesperson Kiki Reyes. Police identified the suspect as 20-year-old Jackson Kyle Jue, a resident of Isla Vista. He was charged with attempted homicide, robbery and assault. He is currently being held without bail at the Martinez Detention Facility in Contra Costa County.
Senate discusses housing, Deltopia, Spring Election

1 month ago | dailynexus.com | Michelle Cisneros |Conor Kelly

At their last meeting of the quarter on March 5, the Associated Students 75th Senate discussed housing with a county supervisor, resources for Deltopia and lock-in fee increase proposals. The meeting stretched into the night as senators deliberated approving meeting minutes over Mega Shabbat funding.