Editorials

Carrying on the Legacy of Christopher Michaels-Martinez

As the inaugural recipient of the Christopher Michaels-Martinez Memorial Scholarship, my experience of the events of May 23, 2014, is mostly secondhand. Campus administration created six scholarships ...
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A New Phase in Isla Vista

On the evening of May 23, 2014, I was just stepping out of the shower at my house in San Diego. It was Memorial Day weekend, and freshman me had returned home to spend some time with family and friend...
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A.S. Election Endorsements 2017

The Nexus interviewed all nine executive candidates last week to determine its endorsements for the 2017-18 academic year, selecting the most qualified and directed candidates for each position.
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Jack Tannenbaum for Student Advocate General

Though he is running unopposed, the Nexus believes Tannenbaum demonstrates the necessary character and goals for the position.
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Jasmine Sandhu for A.S. Internal Vice President

Jasmine Sandhu, having served on A.S. Finance and Business Committee, Committee on Committees and Senate, looks to be a fit replacement for Natalie Jordan, the current IVP.
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Batsheva Stoll for A.S. External Vice President of Local Affairs

The Nexus endorses Batsheva Stoll as EVPLA because we believe her continued dedication to I.V. and plans for its future will lead to successful progress for our college town.
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Menelik Dagnachew for A.S. External Vice President of Statewide Affairs

The Nexus endorses third-year English major Menelik Dagnachew for the office of Associated Students external vice president of statewide affairs (EVPSA).
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Hieu Le for A.S. President

Le could take a few lessons from Nemeh on the inner workings of A.S., but ultimately Le is the representative for all students at UCSB.
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Isla Vista Infrastructure Needs Measure O

Interestingly enough, Measure F and Measure O have intertwining narratives.
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Daily Nexus Election Endorsements 2016

The following endorsements are based on the electoral races the Nexus has tracked most closely throughout this election cycle.
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The Nexus Endorses Father Jon-Stephen Hedges for Community Services District Board of Directors

“It’s not like America getting its independence from great Britain,” Hedges said. “But it is a step; it’s an important step toward identity and maturity.”
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The Nexus Endorses Andrew Gabriel Pragin for Community Services Board of Directors

He has been sitting in on Isla Vista self-governance meetings for the past year, and in addition to his extensive involvement, Pragin demonstrates a thorough understanding of everything a CSD director...
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The Nexus Endorses Jay Freeman for Community Services District Board of Directors

Jay Freeman operates with a hypnotizing depth of knowledge, and has been an active participant in the I.V. self-governance movement since its inception.
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The Nexus Endorses Ethan Bertrand for Community Services District Board of Directors

Bertrand offers something to the Community Services District (CSD) board of directors which no other candidate can boast: experience on a special district board.
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The Nexus Endorses Spencer Brandt for Community Services District Board of Directors

Spencer Brandt first became involved in the self-governance initiative while covering such meetings as a Nexus photographer. Although this makes us glad, it is not the reason we are endorsing him for ...
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