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In Photos | A Socially Distanced Start for Life at the Campus

As the university apartments welcomed new residents, Nexus photographers joined the students, parents and staff to witness the move-in that saw much change from typical times.
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In Photos | I.V. Houseless Residents Vacate Anisq’Oyo’ Park

As the encampments in Anisq’Oyo’ Park were removed, the camping area at the People’s Park continued to see an increase in occupancy.
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In Photos | Election Day in Isla Vista

Daily Nexus photographers documented scenes at polling places in I.V. throughout the day.
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In Photos | As Students Return for Fall Quarter, Maskless Parties Draw Hundreds to Del Playa Drive

In light of the start of fall quarter at UCSB, the Nexus followed up on previous reporting that documented maskless parties and large gatherings in Isla Vista at the end of August. 
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In Photos | Prescribed Burn Conducted on Lagoon Island

At 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3, a prescribed burn was conducted on Lagoon Island to mitigate the growth of exotic species as part of a restoration effort.
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In Photos | A Trip Through Isla Vista in 24 Hours

A glimpse into the life in Isla Vista through 8 photos taken over a 24-hour period
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In Photos | With College-Linked COVID-19 Outbreaks Nationwide, Maskless Parties in I.V. Draw Hundreds to the Streets

Amid growing concerns about the spread of COVID-19 in I.V., the Nexus sought out to document the current state of partying during an average weekend in quarantine.
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In Photos | Graduating Apart Together

We documented how the class of 2020 celebrated its graduation under the special circumstance in the past months.
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In Photos | Comet NEOWISE x UCSB

As the comet NEOWISE became visible in the Northern Hemisphere, we showcase a collection of photos featuring the comet and UCSB campus architectures.
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In Photos | A Remote Quarter in Review

A narrative of Isla Vista in a tumultuous quarter.
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In Photos | Nexus Staff Hometown Series

Our staff here at the Nexus has captured some photos of their hometowns to showcase their appreciation for their homes.
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In Photos | Remembering Those Who Lost Their Lives on May 23, Six Years Later

Community leaders encouraged people to stop by the Love and Remembrance Garden in Isla Vista, where there are benches dedicated to each of the six people who lost their lives that day.
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In Photos | Santa Catalina: Living On-campus During a Pandemic

Housing operations have changed in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, with all dorms converted into singles and the public spaces partially closed.
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In Photos | Isla Vistans Packed the Beach Despite Shelter-in-Place Orders

This past weekend likely saw some of the largest beach crowds in Isla Vista in recent weeks and vastly exceeded the number of people who turned out for this year's Deltopia.
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In Photos | Less Than 30 Turn Out For Deltopia 2020, Nearly All Stick to Their Homes

In the weeks leading up to the annual Deltopia, university and local officials warned students not to celebrate.
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