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August 30, 2013

A to Z Treasure Map of Art to Find at UCSB

By Demi Anter, Audrey Bachelder

Artsweek editors Demi Anter and Audrey Bacheldor present a map to all of the creative treasure Santa Barbara has to offer.

August 30, 2013

Points of Pride for Gauchos in Lab Coats

By Brigitte Naughton

A number 2-ranked university in research citations worldwide with many top-ranked science programs, UCSB has a reputation as a top-notch scientific institution.

August 29, 2013

Campus Comment: Advice for Freshmen

By Rilla Peng, Kenneth Song

Campus Comment offers a random sampling of student opinion. This issue's question: What are some tips for incoming students?

August 29, 2013

Get Situated: An Interactive Map of UCSB and Isla Vista

By Patrick Kulp

A map of UCSB and Isla Vista that includes building names, Nexus "Best of UCSB" picks, points of interest and helpful tips.

August 27, 2013

A Photo Primer to UCSB

By Daily Nexus Staff

Photos and some brief history and information on UCSB and IV.

May 1, 2012

An Athlete of All Arenas

By Joshua Greenberg

Looking back over Ruth Milne’s career, it’s hard to imagine that at one point she was only a few dollars away from never touching a water polo ball.   The junior goalkeeper broke UCSB’s all-time saves record j...

November 13, 2011

Educational Program Draws Mixed Reactions

By Jack Crosbie

Ahmed Mousa grew up hearing about Palestine every day. The soft-spoken second-year religious studies major is a half-Palestinian Muslim who, until recently, had never set foot in his father’s home country. “Growing u...

November 10, 2011

Students Seek Peaceful Solutions

By Jack Crosbie

Oren Ofer and Timna Medovoy both carry dual citizenship to the United States and Israel. Rojon Atapour is a first-generation Iranian American; Ahmed Mousa is a half-Palestinian Muslim. All five are alumni of The Olive Tr...

November 7, 2011

Campus Group Puts a Spin on Studying Abroad

By Jack Crosbie

“Our goal is to go on the trip and learn and meet people with different perspectives and open our own eyes,” graduate advisor for the Olive Tree Initiative, Mike Schwartz, said. “But we also can do a service for th...

November 1, 2011

“So, tell me what you know about oral sex”

By Daily Nexus Staff

In 2006, Oprah Winfrey sent suburban mothers across the nation into frenzy with her exposé on the oral sex epidemic unique to America’s youth. Oprah — in her infinite wisdom and grace — broached the subject with a...

November 1, 2011

What Do You Want in Bed?: She said

By Daily Nexus Staff

1. We want you to pay attention to other parts of our bodies — not just the exciting parts. We like when you explore the skin on our bodies. There are plenty of spots that get us riled up that you tend to glaze over. N...

November 1, 2011

What Do You Want in Bed?: He said

By Daily Nexus Staff

1. We want women who are on birth control. Seriously, your mastery of foreplay or the kama sutra won’t make up for the awkward tension of a broken condom. I’m not suggesting you use it as an excuse to ride bareback i...

November 1, 2011

The Top 10 Misconceptions About Sex

By Amanda Hill

What we think and what’s true, based on information from UCSB professor John Baldwin, sexuality specialist, and http://www.soc.ucsb.edu/sexinfo, the website created by Baldwin and his wife as a comprehensive source of ...

November 1, 2011

Trick or Treat? Halloween Year Round

By Daily Nexus Staff

“Mean Girls” said it best: “Halloween is the one night a year when girls can dress like a total slut and no other girls can say anything about it.” And almost every girl takes full advantage of it here at UCSB, T...

November 1, 2011

Is it UCSB or UCSTD?

By Daily Nexus Staff

As a Gaucho, you’re probably aware of UCSB’s notorious reputation, namely that of a high STI rate among the general student population. Alongside “U Can Study Buzzed,” we’re boasting the nicknames “University...

November 1, 2011

Well this is awkward…

By Daily Nexus Staff

Among a few other, more profound lessons, my time in college has taught me an inevitable fact about hookups: The phrase “It couldn’t get more awkward than this” is always false, and continues to be proven every wee...