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April 20, 2017

Parker J. Williams Was a History Buff, Loved Nature and Rock Music

By Supriya Yelimeli

Parker James Williams died on April 12 at UC Santa Barbara and was 20 years old.

April 19, 2017

Despite Budget Cuts, I.V. Stakeholders Hold Out Hope for Community Center

By Phi Do

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

April 19, 2017

External Vice President of Statewide Affairs Debate: Dagnachew vs. Hsu

By Stephany Rubio

Candidates running for External Vice President of Statewide Affairs discussed sustainable statewide networks, lobbying and student accessibility in the Hub on Wednesday for this week’s A.S. elections’ candidate forum...

April 19, 2017

External Vice President of Local Affairs Debate: Dumlao vs. Stoll

By Megan Mineiro

April 19, 2017

Recap: Off-Campus Senator Candidate Forum

By Anjalie Tandon, Maura Fox

The candidates for off-campus senator kicked off the second day of campaigning on Tuesday, meeting at the candidate forum in The Hub to relay their stances on various issues as potential senators.

April 18, 2017

Recap: Collegiate Senator Candidate Forum

By Maura Fox

The candidates running for transfer senator, the College of Letters and Science senators, the College of Creative Studies senator and the College of Engineering senator took to the stage Tuesday afternoon as A.S. electio...

April 18, 2017

Environmentalists Protest Arctic Oil Drilling, Naysayers ‘Wine’ About It

By Stephany Rubio

“I drink wine; I don’t drink water,” said attendee and black-tie-clad Michael Zirolli in response to a question of caring for water and air quality.

April 18, 2017

It’s a Long Haul for Carbajal as a Minority Congressional Democrat

By Maura Fox

Congressman Salud Carbajal visited Corwin Pavilion Monday night for a town hall, where he addressed attendees’ concerns about the current state of politics and his plans to combat President Donald Trump’s rhetoric an...

April 18, 2017

Daily Nexus “Best Of” Voting 2017

By Daily Nexus Staff

Best food, sights and sounds of Isla Vista -- choose your favorites for 2017.

April 18, 2017

Recap: On-Campus and University-Owned Housing Senator Candidate Forum

By Parry Dong

Soon after A.S. elections week took off, nine candidates for on-campus and university-owned housing senators discussed resident assistant welfare during a public forum in the Hub on Monday.

April 18, 2017

A.S. Internal Vice Presidential Candidate Forum: Sandhu vs. Silva

By Josh Ortiz, Matthew Wu

Setting into motion the Associated Students (A.S.) Elections, candidates for the internal vice president position took the stage Monday morning in the Hub to discuss qualifications, senator training and increased efficie...

April 18, 2017

A.S. Presidential Debate: Le vs. Nemeh

By Josh Ortiz

Candidates for Associated Students (A.S.) president faced off Monday over college affordability, campus climate and representation of marginalized communities.

April 17, 2017

Pedestrian Robbed on Del Playa Drive

By Josh Ortiz

A pedestrian was threatened with a gun during a robbery Sunday night on the 66 block of Del Playa Drive, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office (SBSO) said.

April 15, 2017

Campus United Candidate Out of Race for A.S. Senate

By Josh Ortiz

Kevin Sabellico, a first-year physics major, said he is suspending his campaign for on-campus senator to “focus on [his] academics and [his] application for UC Student Regent, among other things.”

April 14, 2017

LGBTQ Male Victim to Alleged Hate Crime at Estero Park

By Josh Ortiz

Police said the suspect then allegedly punched the victim in the face, causing extensive injuries that required surgery at the hospital.

April 14, 2017

‘Just Because You Suck Black D*ck Doesn’t Mean You’re Not Racist’ Hits Anti-Blackness Hard

By Stephany Rubio

UC Santa Barbara’s Pride Week hosted an event centered on combatting anti-blackness in the LGBTQ community this past Wednesday in the Student Resource Building.