Letter from the Editor: Community, food and the Nexus

June 1, 2023 by

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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Mylestone BBQ: A stellar one man show

February 23, 2023 by

Mylestone BBQ is a must for barbeque lovers, or anyone looking to try a new spot in Goleta!
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New restaurants, notable closures and food news in and around I.V.

January 26, 2023 by and

The Daily Nexus On the Menu Team wants to ring in the new year by highlighting some recent changes in Santa Barbara’s restaurant scene.
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So you got invited to friendsgiving…

November 17, 2022 by

You got invited to a Friendsgiving. Great! Only one issue: You don’t know how to cook. We're here to help with a few easy-to-make ideas to bring to a potluck!
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Oyster Mushroom Faux Chicken Tenders

October 14, 2022 by

If you’re looking to reduce your meat intake, add this recipe to your “quick weeknight dinners” list or just do something with that bunch of oyster mushrooms you bought at the farmers market bec...
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Warning: God doesn’t answer prayers about Chem 1A

October 11, 2022 by

According to them, there is no omniscience powerful enough, no divine light bright enough to combat your holy ineptitude.
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Hummus Republic: Mediterranean Fast Casual Comes to I.V.

September 22, 2022 by

After a long wait spent salivating at the sign on the empty building, Hummus Republic finally opened on May 26, 2022. I’ve had it twice since its opening, both experiences being pretty positive. 
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Navigating Food Insecurity at UCSB: A Resource Guide

August 25, 2022 by and

We’ve compiled this list of resources in hopes to prepare students for any food insecurity the coming months and years might bring. 
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Fonio: The West African Grain of the Future

April 28, 2022 by

The history of Fonio, and Yolélé’s mission as a company, are fascinating, wonderful, and world-healing.
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Solyanka

March 3, 2022 by and

Solyanka, a traditional Ukrainian soup, is the perfect example of everything I love about Ukrainian cuisine.
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Three Fantastic Black Content Creators in the “Health and Wellness” Food Space

February 17, 2022 by

Here are some of my favorite Black content creators within the “health and wellness” food space. These creators bring nuance, creativity and fun to a space bogged down by monotony. 
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Red Wine Risotto for Two

February 10, 2022 by and

Risotto is romantic. Red wine is romantic. Why not put the two together this Valentine’s Day?
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A Meat-Eater’s Foray into Plant-Based Eating

December 10, 2021 by

I decided to challenge myself to eat plant-based for a week and it went...
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Vista Point: Weekly Goings-on in Isla Vista

November 21, 2021 by , , and

Events happening in and around Isla Vista for community members to engage in.
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UCSB To Remove Lagoon

October 21, 2021 by

That’s right. Say goodbye to your favorite stinky puddle, to those mysterious, murky depths, beckoning … calling for you … yes … come closer … dip a toe in… No! No longer!
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