Students for Justice in Palestine hosts Palestine Liberation Week

The week consisted of various speakers, demonstrations and a wall in the Arbor educating on the Israel-Palestine conflict.
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Anti-Defamation League CEO discusses combating hate in America

Jonathan Greenblatt spoke on hatred, antisemitism and how to work against it at Campbell Hall on May 22.
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A week in UC student news

A weekly recap of news highlights from the nine University of California campuses.
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Stories from Storke: 2022-23 Senior Reflections

Graduating Nexus seniors reflect on their time under Storke Tower.
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Authentic cuisine is overrated: a brief history of Chinese American food (and why there’s no shame in loving it)

Elizabeth Lee dishes on how authentic food is a misnomer and embracing the immigrant experience.
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U-Mail: Lululemon lied. Yoga sucks.

Suryaansh Dongre reflects on his experiences taking a yoga class.
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UCSB wins series but drops final game against Cal Poly

UCSB failed to capitalize in first place in the conference, with the final loss against Poly sending them to third place.
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Former Gaucho leads Miami Heat up 3 games vs. Boston Celtics

UCSB basketball alumni, Gabe Vincent is making a name for himself this NBA playoffs, being a key contributor to the Miami Heat.
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UCSB baseball falls into third place after series loss to CSU Long Beach

The Gauchos opened up an important series against LBSU on the losing end, taking only the second game of the three-game slate.
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Editors’ choice: Best of I.V. bands

As an essential part of Isla Vista culture, there is truly nothing like the band scene. Here are the Artsweek Editors' picks for the Best I.V. Bands of the 2022-23 school year!
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Extravaganza 2023: Galantis, Remi Wolf, Destroy Lonely bring extravagant success

A partly cloudy Santa Barbara Sunday and Associated Students Program Board brought a large crowd of students to UC Santa Barbara’s Harder Stadium on May 21 for the annual Gaucho-only Extravaganza ev...
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9 artists to listen to this AAPI Month

Here are 9 artists to listen to in honor of May being AAPI Heritage Month!
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Simply Stated: What’s the dirt on composting?

As a generation that has been raised alongside the threats of the climate crisis, seemingly simple solutions have been sold to us our entire lives: drive electric vehicles to reduce emissions, cut dow...
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Looking back from Campus Point

A look at policy performance estimations, re-evaluating FDA approved antibiotics, and understanding the interactions of molecular complexes at low temperatures.
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Looking back from Campus Point

A look at anatomical organization, battery efficiency, and nonviral genetic editing techniques.
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This AAPI Month I’m celebrating by asking all my friends to bring me a platter of cut fruit

Ahh, the sweet sound of healthy communication.
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Starbucks Unveils “Butter Chicken Frappuccino” After Success of Chai Tea Latte

“That doesn’t even make sense? Why the fuck do they still call it Chai Tea Latte — chai literally means tea. You idiots are ordering a Tea Tea Latte. Do you realize how stupid that sounds?”
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Color-blind Canadian confused to see flag everywhere on 4/20

“It’s so nice tah see all the Canadian flags aboot tahday, eh?” said Maple Snowbeaver, the Canadian exchange student in question. April 20: Weed Day.
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In Photos: Thrifting in Isla Vista

Student-run thrift organizations, such as the Isla Vista Trading Post (IVTP), host frequent weekend events featuring live music and a wide selection of clothes. At the end of Winter Quarter 2023, IVTP...
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In Photos: Earth Day

Every year, UC Santa Barbara’s own Associated Students Environmental Affairs Board gears up to host their well-known and well-loved I.V. Earth Day Festival. The event, held in Ansiq’Oyo’...
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In Photos: Italian Cooking Night

With rain drizzling outside and warm light aglow, the UC Santa Barbara Italian Club hosted an Italian cooking night with Katie’s FUNd Program in collaboration with Chef Dario Furlati from the restau...
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Celebratory spicy margaritas

To me, summer tastes like a cold, spicy margarita on a sunny day. With summer — and graduation — just around the corner, this recipe is the perfect way to celebrate.
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Letter from the Editor: Community, food and the Nexus

I loved to write, I loved these people and I loved the newspaper; it felt like home. The past three years I’ve spent on Editorial Staff have been truly wonderful.
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Food for thought: senior reflections

There is so much to learn about food and so much to share as well; On the Menu provides a student-based medium for doing that.
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