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NEWS | November 18, 2025
UC Regents approve purchase of $7.8 million UCSB chancellor residence
November 18, 2025 by Michelle Cisneros
by Michelle Cisneros

The UC Regents approved the purchase of a $7.8 million residence for UC Santa Barbara chancellors during a closed session on Oct. 23.
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NEWS | November 18, 2025
21-year-old falls from Isla Vista bluffs, sustains moderate injuries
November 18, 2025 by Jack Dindia
by Jack Dindia

A 21-year-old male fell from a cliff in Isla Vista on Saturday around 2 a.m. He sustained moderate injuries and is currently recovering at Cottage Hospital.
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NEWS | November 14, 2025
AFSCME, CNA to strike next week
November 14, 2025 by Michelle Cisneros and Iris Guo
by Michelle Cisneros and Iris Guo

Two unions representing workers at the University of California will strike next week, from Nov. 17-18.
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NEWS | November 14, 2025
Sherrilyn Ifill speaks on reimagining American democracy
November 14, 2025 by Iris Guo and Lucy Wellons
by Iris Guo and Lucy Wellons

Sherrilyn Ifill delivered a lecture on reimagining American democracy, the role of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and the concept of citizenship.
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News

Students take action against history of sexual violence near lagoon

November 17, 2025 by Wynne Bendell

Several university entities have weighed in on safety concerns near the Campus Lagoon in response to a recent sexual assault in that area on Oct. 19.
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UCSB’s Parents & Family Weekend sees celebrations of cultures

November 14, 2025 by Noura Elkhatib

Parents & Family Weekend is an annual event where loved ones of Gauchos are invited to campus to experience student life and the academic community at UC Santa Barbara.
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UCSB celebrates Day of the Dead

November 14, 2025 by Elijah Obando

The Latinx UC Santa Barbara Network Association held Día de los Muertos Celebración de la Gente 2025, or “Day of the Dead Celebration of the People,” on Nov. 5.
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Opinion

Inside the pipeline: How the “Whatever” podcast shapes today’s generation

November 13, 2025 by Claire Kim

Claire Kim went on the "Whatever" podcast so we didn't have to. Here's what she found out.
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The Trumpiest part of Isla Vista: Subtle shifts right reflect national shift among young voters in 2024

November 6, 2025 by Micah Littlepage

Micah Littlepage breaks down Isla Vista's subtle shifts right between the 2020 and 2024 election.
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The star-spangled elephant in the room

November 6, 2025 by Emma Bogna

Emma Bogna is searching Expedia for one-way flights to anywhere.
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Sports

Highs and lows of gaucho women’s soccer postseason

November 14, 2025 by Owen Jones

As the team took the pitch again at CSUN’s Matador Soccer Field, they knew what it would take to defeat their opponents in a championship game edition of the storied Blue-Green Rivalry. Santa Barbar...
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Gauchos’s sublime semifinal revenge

November 13, 2025 by Owen Jones

Benches clearing, twice. Dramatic goalline saves. Three statement goals. What may have been the most exciting game of the season for the men’s soccer team almost turned sour before the final whistle...
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Men’s soccer secures No. 1 seed in Big West

November 11, 2025 by Haiden Rogers

While the UC Santa Barbara women’s soccer team moved on in the Big West Championship tournament, the UCSB men’s soccer team was fighting for the number one spot in their last regular season confer...
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Artsweek

Tracks of the Month: October 2025

November 12, 2025 by Artsweek Editor

Artsweek staff’s favorite songs for the beginning of Fall. 
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Letter from the Artsweek Editor: Stop defunding the arts

November 6, 2025 by Stella Mullin

Although the NEA is the largest funder of the arts in the United States, it is also one of the smallest federal agencies. President Trump is attempting to defund it.
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Delirium 2025: YG and Freddie Gibbs fire up the Thunderdome

October 30, 2025 by Kaavya Saini

This year's annual Delirium concert performers were YG and Freddie Gibbs.
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Science & Tech

Matter of Opinion: My weekend tide pooling in Isla Vista

November 13, 2025 by Makena Eggiman

Nature is all around us; from the mountains to the oceans, Santa Barbara offers a vast array of wildlife that invites exploration. Down the wooden stairs on the outskirts of Isla Vista, Devereux Beach...
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American AI: Speed over safety in Trump’s second term

November 6, 2025 by Robyn Gargan

Artificial intelligence is set to change the world as we know it across all aspects of society, and this evolution is being framed by the Trump administration as a race between global superpowers. Tru...
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Should we trust Tylenol?

November 6, 2025 by Preksha Koushik

Preksha discusses how the federal administration's misinformation and fearmongering surrounding autism threatens scientific integrity.
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Nexustentialism

Shocking: Professor says “67,” campus in hysteric

November 13, 2025 by Ivanna Doomscroll

In an event that has experts desperately searching for solutions and the employed scratching their heads, approximately 1,000 students at UC Santa Barbara are in an irreversible state of hysteria afte...
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UCSB releases alternative study spots

November 13, 2025 by Serrano Ham

With midterm season waning and library hours back after popular demand, UC Santa Barbara has released a list of alternative study spots just in time to accommodate absolutely nobody. With student comf...
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Santa Barbara Airport shuts down

November 13, 2025 by Gentle Giant

Amidst budget cuts due to the ongoing government shutdown, the Federal Aviation Administration announced this morning that Santa Barbara Airport will permanently suspend commercial flight operations. ...
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Photo

In Photos | Isla Vista Halloween Pumpkin Patch Festival 2025

November 11, 2025 by Daily Nexus Photography

With colorful scenery and elaborate decorations, the annual Halloween Pumpkin Patch hosted by the Isla Vista Recreation and Park District is much more than what may appear on the surface: Featuring ap...
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In Photos | Welcome Back Concert 2025

October 17, 2025 by Production, Lance Sanchez

Smino and IDK electrified Storke Plaza last week at UCSB’s annual Welcome Back Concert. The smaller crowd created an intimate vibe, giving both artists the chance to connect directly with fans. Stud...
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In Photos | Youtopia Festival

June 3, 2025 by Daily Nexus Photography

Music filled the streets of Isla Vista on May 23 as Thriftopia wrapped up their school year events with one final festival — Youtopia. Sponsored by I.V. Community Services District and The Loop Apar...
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On The Menu

Quick & Easy Peanut Noodles

October 30, 2025 by Pihu Jain

Peanut noodles are an obsession of mine that I continue to come back to (aka most days of the week). I’ve previously shared a recipe for fiery-peanut noodles, but sometimes I crave a more subtle pea...
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Happy Oktoberfest!

October 30, 2025 by Piper Cheney

When October is around the corner, my feed overflows with people decked out in German-style dresses and others accessorized with suspenders and feathered hats. They’re most likely gripping onto a li...
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DoorDash at Home: Crunchwrap Supreme

October 2, 2025 by Piper Cheney

There’s nothing quite as frustrating as when you’re opening the DoorDash app, only to find that any decent meal is going to run you around $30. We’ve all been there: hoping maybe this time you o...
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La Vista

El sueño americano: un mito

September 7, 2025 by Azucena Sanchez

Hace poco vi una película titulada “A Better Life“, una poderosa crítica al llamado “sueño americano.” La película argumenta que, para muchos inmigrantes, este ideal no es más...
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Estudiante de UCSB arrestado por agresión sexual

September 7, 2025 by Michelle Cisneros, Nestor Manzanares

  Advertencia: Este artículo contiene contenido relacionado con violencia sexual. Damian Silverio, estudiante de UC Santa Barbara, fue arrestado el 30 de agosto por una presunta agresión sexual...
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Palantir y la inteligencia artificial: El camino directo hacia un estado de vigilancia

August 15, 2025 by Azucena Sanchez

El 23 de julio de 2025, el presidente de los Estados Unidos emitió una orden ejecutiva para promover el uso de la inteligencia artificial (IA) en todo el gobierno federal, argumentando que esto fomen...
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Data

Peak hours, packed gym: UCSB Recreation Center busiest on weekday afternoons

November 13, 2025 by Chloe Lo

Entrance data from 2016 to 2025 reveals weekly, quarterly and yearly patterns in visitor numbers at the Recreation Center.
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The Trumpiest part of Isla Vista: Subtle shifts right reflect national shift among young voters in 2024

November 6, 2025 by Micah Littlepage

Micah Littlepage breaks down Isla Vista's subtle shifts right between the 2020 and 2024 election.
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Analyzing one year of diversity statements on department websites

November 6, 2025 by Michelle Cisneros, Krithi Saravanan

The Nexus looked at over 70 department, program and service websites to see if their diversity statements have changed since the onset of President Trump's second term in office.
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THE SIGNS AS HALLOWEEN HOOKUPS by Amaya Moreno AAA

Zodiac symbol for Aries

Aries

March 21 - April 19

A werewolf who definitely howled mid make-out

Zodiac symbol for Taurus

Taurus

April 20 - May 20

A performative male dressed as Tyler Durden

Zodiac symbol for Gemini

Gemini

May 21 - June 20

The mime that somehow made it hot and cool

Zodiac symbol for Cancer

Cancer

June 21 - July 22

The ghost of your situationship (no, it’s actually them)

Zodiac symbol for Leo

Leo

July 23 - August 22

Frat vampire, and your neck will be bleeding

Zodiac symbol for Virgo

Virgo

August 23 - September 22

The angel that has definitely never gone out

Zodiac symbol for Libra

Libra

September 23 - October 22

The literal devil

Zodiac symbol for Scorpio

Scorpio

October 23 - November 21

A prisoner with fake tattoos that you can pretend are real for the night

Zodiac symbol for Sagittarius

Sagittarius

November 22 - December 21

A sexy cowboy that definitely used the ride line at least four times

Zodiac symbol for Capricorn

Capricorn

December 22 - January 19

A Patrick Bateman who relates a little too much

Zodiac symbol for Aquarius

Aquarius

January 20 - February 18

The witch who asked for your zodiac sign first

Zodiac symbol for Pisces

Pisces

February 19 - March 20

A nurse who will leave you needing CPR

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