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BSU Seeks to Improve Community Climate, Increase Representation
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BSU Seeks to Improve Community Climate, Increase Representation

The UCSB Black Student Union will meet with Chancellor Henry T. Yang tomorrow to discuss the student organizations demands in regards to improving the current campus climate for Black students at the university. BSU, aided by Student Advocate General Yoel Haile, approached Chancellor Yang in March with a list of [...]

Former Nexus News Editor and Staff Writer Wenzke Takes On Role as New Editor in Chief With Full Staff Support
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Former Nexus News Editor and Staff Writer Wenzke Takes On Role as New Editor in Chief With Full Staff Support

The Daily Nexus Editorial Staff unanimously selected self-proclaimed “booty poppin’ princess” Marissa Wenzke as Editor In Chief for the 2013-2014 school year in an officewide election last Wednesday. Wenzke, a third-year political science major and former Nexus News Editor, ran against former Nexus staff writer Vincent Martellacci, a third-year communication [...]

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Senators Confirm New Appointees, Listen to New Executives

During Wednesday night’s Associated Students Senate meeting, senators approved committee appointments for the 2013 – 2014 school year. Outgoing committee chairs introduced their new members to the Senate during public forum to be approved later on in the meeting. Speakers also called to question the clarity of the appointment process, [...]

Bike Safety Week Holds Workshop, Surveys on Campus Bicycle Paths
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Bike Safety Week Holds Workshop, Surveys on Campus Bicycle Paths

The A.S. Bike Committee is hosting Bike Safety Week from now until Friday, encouraging students to practice caution while riding through the sometimes-risky bike paths on campus. A.S. Bike Committee will be tabling at the Arbor all week as well as passing out bike lights and surveys for students to [...]

Out With the Old, In With the New: 2013-14 A.S. Executive Officers Assume Roles
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Out With the Old, In With the New: 2013-14 A.S. Executive Officers Assume Roles

After officially adjourning the final meeting of the 2012-13 Associated Students Senate, senators and Executive Officers for the 2013-14 school year were sworn into their respective offices on Wednesday night. Senators commenced their term at around midnight, after an initial meeting in which departing executive officers delivered their final reports. [...]