Witnesses Share Accounts of Tragedy in Isla Vista

Santa Barbara City College student Elliot Rodger killed six people Friday night in Isla Vista, including three victims he stabbed to death inside his apartment and another three he shot to death durin...
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Account of Shooting: IV Deli Mart Owner Michael Hassan

I.V. Deli Mart owner Michael Hassan gives the Nexus a breakdown of what happened last night inside his store, where one person was shot dead as part of a shooting spree throughout I.V. that left 7 dea...
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Seven Killed in Isla Vista Shooting Spree

Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown confirmed six people were killed during multiple drive-by shootings Friday night in Isla Vista, with the suspect also dying from gunshot wounds, and seven victi...
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OPP Sweeps A.S. Elections for a Second Year

Tears and screams filled the Hub last night during Associated Students Elections Results as the Open People’s Party took nearly every position for the second year in a row, with just one Democratic ...
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The Daily Nexus and Journalistic Ethics

In this op-ed, we clarify why we did not publish a student's editorial regarding allegations of sexual assault.
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County Officials Release Deltopia Statistics

This past weekend’s Deltopia street party and riot drew in crowds numbering 20,000 to 25,000 — as compared to last year’s attendance of just 15,000 to 18,000 — and total arrests rose by 83 per...
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Deltopia Leads to ‘Civil Unrest’ in IV Streets

Video by Benson Chen Deltopia violence led to riots in Isla Vista streets tonight after assaults on police and multiple stabbings prompted law enforcement to subdue crowds with tear gas and riot gear....
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A Response to Trigger Warnings at UCSB

Is academic freedom being hurt by a recent A.S. resolution calling for "trigger warnings" on course materials?
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CCS Lit May Receive Admissions Hold

The UCSB Academic Senate is currently deciding whether or not the College of Creative Studies will be accepting applicants for the CCS Literature program for Fall 2014, as the Executive Vice Chancello...
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Santa Barbara: A Gang Warzone?

City Files Temporary Gang Injunction, Elicits Community Outrage
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Letter From the Editor: The Nexus Faces Some Big Changes

A few months back, an article in the New York Times had a headline that read: “Black and White and in the Red: Student Newspapers Scurry to Make Ends Meet.” The story immediately caught my attenti...
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UC Regent George Kieffer Discusses Student Activism, UC Issues With the Nexus

The Daily Nexus sat down with fellow Gaucho, L.A. lawyer, and UC Regent George Kieffer to discuss his time at UCSB, where he advocated tenant rights in Isla Vista and played a unique role in campus-ba...
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SB Music Blog Shines Spotlight on Local Talent

Fresh onto the Santa Barbara music scene is Speak Volumes, a blog spearheaded by a crew of music fiends, artists and writers looking to offer a localized spin on music consumption.
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Government Shutdown Hits Santa Barbara

An overview of how the government shutdown is impacting local businesses and university services.
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Getting Your Italian On

Isla Vista’s newest eatery, Sorriso Italiano, is looking to serve up local residents and UCSB students with the heartiest, most authentic Italian food possible.
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