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Vista Point: I.V.’s Weekly Freebies and Activities

May 4, 2017 by

This week, catch local bands, music panels and festivals at all times of night and day.
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Party Politics Extend Past A.S. Election Results

May 4, 2017 by

Despite parties dissolving immediately after elections, party politics remain at play within Associated Students (A.S.) long after elections are over.
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‘Sense of Family’ at the Heart of Campus United’s Election Success

May 4, 2017 by

Following two straight years of Associated Students (A.S.) election domination, Campus United (CU) attributes its success to organized campaigning tactics and a strong “family” bond within the par...
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Carbajal Introduces Bill to Expand Pell Grant Program

May 3, 2017 by

As of now, the maximum award amount the federal college grant offers is $5,920. Carbajal's bill aims to increase the maximum to $9,650.
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Students Produce List of Demands for UC Worker Rights Following May Day Rally

May 2, 2017 by

Campus employees, labor unions and student coalitions gathered at Storke Tower this Monday for May Day, an international day of action to support workers and immigrants around the world.
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Black Lives Matter Co-Founder Debunks BLM ‘Myths’ at Campbell Hall

May 2, 2017 by

Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza gave a keynote speech at Campbell Hall last Wednesday for UC Santa Barbara’s BLM Week, discussing the grassroot’s origins and “unwarranted reputation a...
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Campus United Dominates Associated Students Election for Second Year Running

April 28, 2017 by , , , , and

The party won four of five executive seats, save one which is a nonpartisan student advocate general. Students elected 16 Campus United candidates and 9 candidates from the newly formed Isla Vista Par...
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LIVE: A.S. Election Results 2017

April 27, 2017 by

The Nexus will be updating this page with live results from the Associated Students Election, which will be announced at The Hub in the UCen beginning at 6:30 p.m.
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UC Office of the President Responds to Allegations of Inflating Budgets, Editing Statements, More

April 27, 2017 by

“It is outrageous and unjust to force tuition hikes on students while the U.C. hides secret funds," said UC Regent and Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom.
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SJP Proposes Bill to Divest from Alleged Palestinian Human Rights Abuses

April 27, 2017 by

The student group UC Santa Barbara Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) released a resolution this Sunday calling for Associated Students to divest from companies that contribute to what SJP calls ...
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Vista Point: I.V. Goings-On and Freebies This Week

April 27, 2017 by

This week's Vista Point includes live music galore from I.V. First Friday to backyard concerts, free vegan food, tree planting and more.
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Term in Review: Student Advocate General Josephine Ampaw

April 27, 2017 by

The Nexus has compiled profiles of our current elected officials to reflect on their past year in office. Here is a look at the Student Advocate General , Josephine Ampaw, successes and shortfalls thr...
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Term in Review: External Vice President of Student Affairs Neha Nayak

April 27, 2017 by

The Nexus has compiled profiles of our current elected officials to reflect on their past year in office. Here is a look at A.S. External Vice President of Student Affairs, Neha Nayak, successes and s...
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Term in Review: EVPLA Ashcon Minoiefar

April 26, 2017 by

The Nexus has compiled profiles of our current elected officials to reflect on their past year in office. Here is a look at A.S. External Vice President of Local Affairs, Ashcon Minoiefar, successes a...
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Term in Review: Internal Vice President Natalie Jordan

April 26, 2017 by

The Nexus has compiled profiles of our current elected officials to reflect on their past year in office. Here is a look at A.S. Internal Vice President, Natalie Jordan, successes and shortfalls throu...
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