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February 7, 2016

Nexus Top 10: Super Bowls

By Jorge Mercado

Staff writer Jorge Mercado lists the top 10 Super Bowls of all time.

February 4, 2016

An Ode to Sands

By Nik Frey

It’s not yet sunrise but my coffee is brewing, stoked for what’s coming, can’t wait to start cruising. “Goin’ to class?” my awakened roommate asks. “Hell no,” says I, “El Niño is here, screw Shakespear...

February 4, 2016

Battle of the QB’s: Omaha Meets “The Dab”

By Michael Jorgenson, Sean White

Sports Editor Michael Jorgenson and Assistant Sports Editor Sean White choose sides for Sunday's Super Bowl 50 matchup. With Michael predicting a Broncos' victory and Sean with a win for the Panthers, each explains the r...

February 4, 2016

Super Bowl 50 Key Matchups: Defense Wins Championships

By Daniel Moebus-Bowles, Jorge Mercado, Elliot Thornton, Ryan Burns

Just three days away from the kickoff of Super Bowl 50 between the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers, the Daily Nexus Sports Staff broke down the primary matchups and advantages heading into Sunday's game.

February 2, 2016

11 Isla Vista Keys to Success

By Miranda Velasquez

DJ Khaled's keys to Isla Vista success. Bless up.

February 2, 2016

Ending Moments of Manning’s Reign and Beginnings of Newton’s Peak Coincide in Super Bowl 50

By Jorge Mercado

Super Bowl 50 presents a Quarterback battle between future Hall of Famer Peyton Manning and probable 2015 NFL MVP Cam Newton as the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos will face each other next Sunday, Feb. 7. at Levi's...

February 1, 2016

Sorority Opens Portal to Hell During Initiation

By Emily Williams

ISLA VISTA — On Friday, Jan. 29, 2016, Santa Barbara County Fire Department responded to calls after the UCSB chapter of Delta Epsilon Alpha Delta accidentally created a portal to the underworld. The incident occurred ...

January 29, 2016

7 Things Donald Trump Looks Like

By Collin McLeod

You have heard of him and you have seen him. He is the legendary Donald Trump. Now here are some different ways of seeing Donald Trump that really show why his appearance trumps the rest of his political platform.

January 28, 2016

An Evening With Carli Lloyd: FIFA World Player of the Year

By Michael Jorgenson

It's been a magical year for Carli Lloyd, who traveled to the Arlington Theater in downtown Santa Barbara this week to give fans a glimpse into her life and teach them what it takes to compete at the highest level of wor...

January 27, 2016

Fantasy Sports Island: NBA Week 14

By Daniel Moebus-Bowles

The Island is back once again with the moves you need to make to stay on top of your NBA Fantasy League.

January 26, 2016

Helping Tackle the Flint Water Crisis: Detroit Lions’ Defensive End Ziggy Ansah

By Elliot Thornton

The water crisis of Flint, Michigan has negatively altered the lifestyle of nearly all of its citizens as lead continues to contaminate water sources. Offering a helping hand is Detroit Lions' defensive end Ziggy Ansah a...

January 24, 2016

UCSB Students Disregard E. Coli Breakout, Pay The $1.95 to Add Guac

By Jenny De La Cuadra

GOLETA — A newly released study conducted by a special University student-focused division of the Pew Research Center has found widespread apathy in regards to the health risks associated with Chipotle’s “Fresh Mex...

January 22, 2016

UCSB Creates Supplemental College Application

By Maya Rao

Getting into college nowadays is no joke. However, the application process is a long and grueling journey. Besides the fact that you have to spend about $90 bucks per application, you also have to come up with bullshit r...

January 21, 2016

Brady-Manning: The Final Chapter

By Jorge Mercado

Sunday’s AFC Championship game will be the 17th matchup between Manning & Brady; is the Manning era truly over?

January 21, 2016

MLK Day Prolongs the Legacy of Dr. King and is Central to the Memphis Grizzlies Franchise

By Elliot Thornton

Staff writer Elliot Thornton discusses the significance of Dr. Martin Luther KIng's contributions in the fight for civil and social rights in addition to their presence in the platform of sports.

January 20, 2016

5 Useful Apps for the Average UCSB Student

By Jasmine Vaughn

Although technology has progressed rapidly over the past decade, the fact that I still have to get out of bed for my morning caffeine is proof enough that it has not progressed enough. For most of life’s little inconve...