Staff

February 26, 2009

Thermography Is Not the Way to Test for Breast Cancer

By Staff

Once again we are shocked to see "thermography" being promoted at UCSB to students for breast cancer screening when there is no scientific evidence to support the practice. Students are being misled and possibly financia...

February 26, 2009

Blame Falls on Republicans for Lack of Bipartisanship

By Staff

Americans hope for bipartisanship in politics. We hope that Democrats and Republicans can work together and come up with common-sense solutions to the problems we face. So when a presidential candidate tells us he will r...

February 26, 2009

UCPD To Go to the Birds

By Staff

A heightened level of police activity may surprise pet owners at Sands Beach this weekend, as UC Police Dept. officers will be enforcing off-leash pet laws to protect UCSB's snowy plover reserve.

February 26, 2009

Make ‘Em Taste It

By Staff

February 25, 2009

Police Arrest Local Stabbing Suspects

By Staff

The Santa Barbara Police Dept. has released the names of six individuals arrested in connection to a fatal stabbing downtown Saturday night.

February 24, 2009

Gauchos Look Hot in Tournament

By Staff

The Cathedral City Classic was kind to the UCSB softball team this weekend, as the Gauchos (9-6 overall) went 4-2 over the four-day invitational, including a 6-4 upset of #17 Nevada. The win over the Wolfpack was Santa B...

February 24, 2009

You’re Beautiful, Baby… Now Get a Job!

By Staff

Health Guy Michael Takahara doesn’t want you lying to yourself anymore. It’s time to admit it: you are stunningly gorgeous. Read his newest blog post to find out more. Now that you’ve got the self-confi...

February 24, 2009

Farr Set To Open I.V. Office Doors

By Staff

Almost two months after replacing Brooks Firestone as I.V.'s only elected county official, 3rd District Supervisor Doreen Farr will open her Isla Vista office tomorrow.

February 24, 2009

SB Professor Earns Grant

By Staff

A professor at UCSB recently received a research fellowship from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation for her groundbreaking research involving organic semiconductor materials.

February 23, 2009

On Lucious Ladies and Rude Roomies

By Staff

Hello Nexus reader! I'm Igor and I'm trying out this whole "advice columnist" thing. I'm probably not qualified for this, but when has that ever stopped anyone? I'll be here to help you with anything that's going on in y...

February 23, 2009

I Want to Ride My Bicycle

By Staff

February 19, 2009

Board the Bus, Leave the Profanity Behind

By Staff

The following events are true and happened between 5:40 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Feb. 18.

February 19, 2009

UCSB Researchers Target Alzheimer’s Protein

By Staff

Scientists at UCSB's Neuroscience Research Institute have made a breakthrough in Alzheimer's disease research that may advance avenues of treatment.

February 19, 2009

Police Blotter

By Staff

Love may well have been in the air Saturday night, but so too was the familiar smell of alcohol-laden partiers.

February 18, 2009

Octo-Mom

By Staff

February 12, 2009

Cottage Hospitals Exceed Fundraising Expectations

By Staff

The worsening economic forecast notwithstanding, the fundraising success of the Cottage Health System demonstrated that charity is alive and well in Santa Barbara.