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Term in Review: A.S. President Austin Hechler

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. President, Austin Hechler, successes and shortfalls throughout his term...
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BLM Co-Founder Alicia Garza To Speak at UCSB

Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza will be the keynote speaker for the “Black Liberation: The Rose That Grew From Concrete” event on Wednesday evening, during which she will be sharing her...
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Pentagon To Launch Missile From Nearby Air Force Base in May

The Pentagon is preparing to launch a missile from the nearby Vandenberg Air Force Base in May as part of its tests to examine its ability to intercept incoming missiles from North Korea, according to...
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Navpreet Khabra Announces Write-In Candidacy for A.S. President

Navpreet Khabra, a third year Asian-American studies major, announced her campaign for Associated Students president as a write-in candidate this Sunday.
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Healthcare Scheme Steals Nearly $12 Million From UC System, Student Personal Information

The UCOP announced Thursday that the university has uncovered a fraudulent scheme that has stolen almost $12 million through the student health plan.
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On-Campus Senator Silva Drops Out of IVP Race, Sandhu Now Runs Unopposed

On-campus Senator Lesly Silva ended her campaign for internal vice president on Friday, leaving Jasmine Sandhu unopposed in her bid for the position.
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Police Arrest Two in Suspicion of I.V. Burglary

Police arrested on Sunday two male subjects suspected of committing several acts of burglary in Isla Vista, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office (SBSO) said Tuesday.
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Best Buds Run Dispensary Out of Isla Vista

UCSB student Trevor Barrett and several friends operate a successful marijuana delivery service in Isla Vista.
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Paranoid? Campus Cameras Give You 324 Reasons to Smile

There are a total of 324 surveillance cameras on the UC Santa Barbara campus and in university-owned buildings, raising questions about where students are being monitored and how campus departments us...
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3 UCSB Students To Intern for Recently Established I.V. Gov’t

Some new faces were officially introduced to the Isla Vista Community Services District this Tuesday: three UC Santa Barbara students who will work as the first apprentices to the directors of I.V.’...
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Student Advocate General Candidate Forum: Jack Tannenbaum

Jack Tannenbaum, a third-year economics major, spoke at Wednesday's Associated Students (A.S.) candidate forum in the Hub to discuss his plans for A.S. if elected as Student Advocate General.
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Vista Point: I.V.’s Weekly Freebies and Activities

Beach brunch yoga sessions and local government this weekend in I.V.
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‘Green-Efficient’ Off-Campus Housing To Be Ready This Fall

Ongoing renovations of the San Joaquin apartment buildings are scheduled to be completed this coming fall, with an emphasis on sustainable and green energy as a focus for the renewal of the off-campus...
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Parker J. Williams Was a History Buff, Loved Nature and Rock Music

Parker James Williams died on April 12 at UC Santa Barbara and was 20 years old.
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Despite Budget Cuts, I.V. Stakeholders Hold Out Hope for Community Center

Amidst budgetary shortfalls in Santa Barbara County and federal housing programs, Isla Vistans continue to push for funding for the Isla Vista Community Center.
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