Mixed amongst the fluid population of Isla Vista are the residents that continue to call this beach town, known for its party culture, home.

Motown legend Diana Ross graced the Santa Barbara Bowl stage on Aug. 27 as part of her “Diana in Motion” tour.

A spatial, temporal and population demographic analysis of ICE presence and community response from June 8, 2025 to June 31, 2026.

Phoebe Bridgers' new record fills in the gap for the two years she spent out of the public eye, the complex personal losses ...

For the 2025-26 academic year, hundreds of students organized demonstrations speaking out against United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

American indie rock band Rainbow Kitten Surprise took the stage by storm at Santa Barbara Bowl on July 19, delivering an unforgettable performance during their bones tour.

The odds of being drafted by a Major League Baseball team are slim, but for seven members of UC Santa Barbara baseball, their dreams became a reality. These talented athletes were among the 613 ...

UCB suspends international student work authorization program, ‘Defending Education’ files lawsuit against the UC, and more.

The Daily Nexus compiled and analyzed crime data from 2016 to 2024 obtained via Clery reports at UC Santa Barbara in order to observe crime report trends over the last decade.

Earlier this year, UC Santa Barbara physics professor, David Weld, was awarded the prestigious Brown Investigator Award. Established in 2020 through the Brown Science Foundation, the award supports ...

At the start of each academic year, new students discover what Isla Vista has to offer while returning students flock back to their favorite spots.

Middle East studies B.A. and history of public policy and law B.A.