The Nexus believes in Broadway’s commitment to an inclusive campus climate that ensures stability in the wake of a year of division and hostility among students.
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The Nexus believes that Meyers’ experience with UC in Isla Vista (UCIV), his comprehensive plans for the position, and his knowledge and involvement with local county entities make him the best fit.
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Açucar Pinto displayed a comprehensive understanding of the campus climate, and understood the importance of facilitating productive dialogue among members of A.S. Senate.
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Mekhlouf demonstrated through their experiences working with students on campus that they have the empathy and expertise to stand at the helm of the office.
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Student project brings awareness to microfiber pollution
The Microfiber Initiative began in February and seeks to raise awareness of the microplastics released into the environment from textiles as a result of washing clothes.
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800 community members plunge into the ocean world record not broken
The event aimed to promote marine life conservation and sustainability through building community and fundraising for the Marine Conservation Network.
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UCSB alumnus dies in cliff fatality, community emphasizes raising fence heights
He was the 14th person to die in a cliff fatality in the past 20 years and the second to die in the past year following another cliff fatality in the summer.
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Rick Benjamin: Cultivating curiosity and community through unconventional teaching
Josie Hurwitz reflects on the power of teaching unconventionally and her experience with professor Rick Benjamin.
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We are Cannibalizing Ourselves: Israel-Palestine Is Not a Competition
Yiu-On Li reflects on how the Israel-Palestine conflict reveals a problem with how we discuss contentious issues.
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U-Mail: Isla Vista Won’t Stop Staring
Riley Burke noticed that people in Isla Vista like to stare at each other... lovingly, we hope.
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Men’s Basketball Falls to UC Riverside at Home in Final Regular Season Contest
UC Santa Barbara fell to the UC Riverside Highlanders in disappointing fashion Saturday night, losing to their conference rival 81-64 at the Thunderdome. From the opening minutes of the first period, ...
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Gauchos Lose Extra Innings Thriller to UCLA
After losing twice in a three-game series against California Polytechnic State University and San Luis Obispo, the UC Santa Barbara baseball team took a break from Big West competition and traveled to...
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Men’s basketball loses big on the road against UCI
The UC Santa Barbara men’s basketball team went on the road on Feb. 22 to face the top team in the Big West Conference, UC Irvine. After a dominant first half from the Anteaters, their lead was ...
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“Down Bad,” or just bad? “The Tortured Poets Department” disappoints
Cathartic, raw and tortured indeed — Taylor Swift is brutally honest in her 11th studio album, and not in a good way.
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RuPaul shares hidden meanings and more at Arlington Theatre
On April 18, the famed drag queen and pop culture icon made his way to the Arlington Theatre to talk about his book and offer wisdom to the audience.
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“Monkey Man”: a politically charged action debut
The directorial debut of actor Dev Patel moves with confidence and tenacity, making it a refreshing addition to the action genre.
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Marijuana and munchies: A possible homeopathic solution
At the heart of cannabis culture, beyond the red eyes, giggles and relaxation, lies an indescribable feeling: the “munchies.”
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Faculty Feature: Dr. Jean-Marie Volland’s road to UCSB
Dr. Jean-Marie Volland, an assistant professor in the Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology at UC Santa Barbara, is delving into the micro-world beyond the scope of the microsco...
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Methane-measuring satellite takes off from Santa Barbara
On March 4, SpaceX launched the Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base one hour away from UC Santa Barbara. On board the rocket was Vandenberg Space Force Base, a satellite capable of mappin...
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Top 5 tips to be the worst roommate
So the end of the year is quickly approaching and leases need to be reviewed, but you have one critical problem: you want to live with your bestie instead of your roommate! Unfortunately, your roomie ...
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What the frack? RuPaul only talked about drag
This past Thursday, UC Santa Barbara had a very exciting guest speaker, a real gem within the drilling community. After leasing mineral rights to oil companies on his ranch, RuPaul became a notable ...
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I’m not high: Chipwrecked
To my dearest Gauchos and fans, I broadcast to you live from my couch in Isla Vista. Tonight, we are connected through nature and its wonderful properties. It’s been an interesting day — Isla Vist...
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In Photos | Health and Wellness brings free meals to students
Since 2016, the UC Santa Barbara Health & Wellness committee has been organizing programs and events to educate students about nutrition and cooking. Not only does the organization focus on cookin...
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In Photos | Gregory Alan Isakov at The Arlington Theatre
Indie-rock and folk artist Gregory Alan Isakov performed at Santa Barbara’s Arlington Theater on March 8, 2024 while on tour for his newest album, “Appaloosa Bones.” The show was opened by...
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In Photos | I.V. Sunset Walk
Every night, UC Santa Barbara students and Isla Vista residents can be seen walking down Del Playa Drive to the bluffs at Devereux Beach. They participate in what I.V. residents coin as the “sunset ...
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UCSB’s Raíces de mi Tierra hosts second annual Sabores de mi Tierra night market
UC Santa Barbara’s Raíces de mi Tierra held its second annual Sabores de mi Tierra night market at Little Acorn Park on April 20.
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Farm fresh finds: a guide to local spring produce
As we leave winter quarter behind and head into spring — marked in Isla Vista by intermittent sunshine, rain and relentlessly annoying coastal fog — local markets begin bursting with colorful spri...
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Colorful and carefree: a recipe for chuski and a smile
Chuski (or gola, depending on what part of India you’re from), is something akin to shaved ice. It reminds me of the summers of my youth, one hand in my nana’s, the other sticky with sweet syrup a...
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