Freedom 4 Youth panel discusses restorative justice, Santa Barbara youth incarceration

Freedom 4 Youth, a nonprofit that advocates for incarcerated youth, discussed restorative justice and the Santa Barbara County youth incarceration system in a panel on Nov. 13.
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Plan B: MCC hosts post-election processing space

Following the presidential election and the community response, the MultiCultural Center hosted “PLAN B: An ethnic & feminist studies, post-election processing space” on Nov. 12.
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UCSB Indus and Dhadkan co-host Diwali celebration

UC Santa Barbara South Asian cultural organization Indus and student nonprofit Dhadkan co-hosted a Diwali celebration with nearly 500 attendees on Nov. 15 featuring catering and Garba dances.
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U-Mail: Where on Earth did I put my bike?

To: <bike@umail.ucsb.edu> From: Lauren Chiou <laurenchiou@umail.ucsb.edu> Subject: Where on Earth did I put my bike? Dear Bike, Whenever I lock you at the on-campus bike racks, I lose you....
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U-Mail: An ode to long distance friendships

Dear Future Me, M is currently in Spain. She periodically texts me things like “need advice” and “pick one,” referring to an array of photos that she is deciding between posting on Instagram. ...
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Why an I.V. band show should top your bucket list

Kira Logan hypes up the I.V. band scene and encourages us to indulge.
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In Photos | UCSB women’s basketball crushes Claremont-Mudd-Scripps

UC Santa Barbara Women’s Basketball dominated against Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS) in their first game of the season with a 70-26 win. It was the first win for Renee Jimenez as the Gaucho’s he...
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Wrex Coast Tour 2024 opens in Santa Barbara: Wrexham AFC and AFC Bournemouth draw 1-1

Fans from all over the Central Coast welcomed Welsh football club Wrexham AFC and English Premier League team AFC Bournemouth to UC Santa Barbara’s Harder Stadium on July 20, 2024.  Harder Stadium ...
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UCSB men’s soccer shutout win against UCI

The number 25 National Collegiate Athletic Association ranked UC Santa Barbara men's soccer team arrived at UC Irvine's Anteater Stadium on Oct. 12, hungry to score and ready for a win after their pas...
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“Disclaimer” is yet another example of disappointing prestige TV

Created by Alfonso Cuarón, the show stars Cate Blanchett as Catherine Ravenscroft, a documentarian whose life begins to unravel when she receives a novel which threatens to reveal her secrets.
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Tyler, The Creator opens up on new album “Chromakopia”

On his eighth studio album, Tyler, the Creator takes his honesty to the next level, making this his most introspective and raw effort yet.
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One year in 20-something-hood: Catching up with @liam.oce

Over the span of one year, UCSB alum Liam Ereneta’s content creation journey has grown to unfathomable heights.
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Simply Stated: How is randomness in nature plotted to form a simple bell curve?

Nature’s design can seem random upon first glance; however, a closer look reveals a common pattern that ties it all together, from the growth of a tree bark to the toss of a coin — the bell curve....
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UCSB student selected for prestigious Land Trust Alliance and USDA Conservation Scholars Program

Lena Rose Ouse Hicks, a fourth-year environmental studies major with a minor in American Indian and Indigenous Studies at UC Santa Barbara, has been awarded the prestigious 2024–25 Scholars for Cons...
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Simply Stated: Are electronic forms of note-taking really superior?

After a day spent cramming material for a class you know you went to but cannot seem to recall anything from, you may be left wondering: are electronic forms of note-taking really the most effective w...
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Finally! High winds blow short kings away

Isla Vista’s colder months have arrived and the intense weather has caused great harm to men under 5 feet 6 inches tall. Winds reaching above 20 mph have caught these young men by their basketball s...
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Trumpkin Spice Lattes prove the winner

Ladies and gentleman, the poll data is in. Young college students, some of them UC Santa Barbara’s very own, contributed to Donald Trump’s reelection. The reason: Trumpkin Spice Lattes. Yes, you h...
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Your body, my choice: Gluing fake pregnancy bellies to deserving men

Dick Thucker was horrified when he woke up the day after the presidential election. Rubbing his bleary eyes, he was shocked to see a huge pregnant belly blocking his feet from view instead of his usua...
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In Photos | Campus Point Sunset Walk

UCSB’s Campus Point is a popular student destination to view the sunset. The Daily Nexus photo team went on a sunset walk on November 8th to capture this sunset tradition.
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In Photos | Mens Soccer Big West Final

In Photos | UCSB women’s basketball crushes Claremont-Mudd-Scripps

UC Santa Barbara Women’s Basketball dominated against Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (CMS) in their first game of the season with a 70-26 win. It was the first win for Renee Jimenez as the Gaucho’s he...
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A Santa Barbara gem: La Super Rica Taqueria

In a charming neighborhood northeast of downtown Santa Barbara, sits a bright blue taqueria. The enticing building is none other than the famous La Super Rica Taqueria. The restaurant was founded on M...
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Potato au gratin

This recipe is ideal for special events, but it also serves as the ultimate comfort meal! Creamy potatoes, velvety cream and melty cheese is never a bad idea — unless you’re on a diet. Even so...
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Spice up your life with these fiery-peanut noodles

Everyone has a vice that gets them through the winter months, whether that be pumpkin spice lattes, chai, a favorite scarf or a partridge in a pear tree, you know the stuff. For me, I especially lean ...
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Claudia Sheinbaum rompiendo estigmas

Recuerdo que, cuando tenía 10 años y aún vivía en México, mi mamá me preguntó qué quería ser de grande. Le respondí: “Voy a ser presidenta”. Ella me contestó: “México tod...
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Servicios para estudiantes indocumentados en el campus

En inglés En mayo de 2023, los estudiantes sin estatus legal de todo el sistema de la Universidad de California esperaban una respuesta de la Junta de Regentes de la Universidad de California sobre &...
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¿Qué significa que UCSB sea una institución que sirve a Hispanos?

Si en ingles Este año,  UC Santa Barbara se acerca a su décimo aniversario como una institución designada por el gobierno federal como “Hispanic-Serving Institution”. En ese tiempo, la...
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