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Campus Point Set Ablaze to Eliminate Invasive Species

Gallons of fuel were sprayed throughout Campus Point and set ablaze on Wednesday in an attempt to exterminate an invasive species harming the wildlife ecosystem at UC Santa Barbara.
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UCSB Students Join Protests Against Dakota Access Pipeline

Several University of California students drove over 1,000 miles this week to spend the last days of summer break in North Dakota — but their road trip had little to do with vacation.
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SBCC Student Dies of Suspected Overdose

Asha Malocsay, 18, had just moved into the apartment with three roommates to begin studying at SBCC one week prior. She was originally from Livermore, CA.
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Sheriff’s Office Receives Grant to Supervise Alcohol Sales in I.V.

The Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office received a $50,000 grant Tuesday to combat alcohol-related crimes in Isla Vista through the I.V. Foot Patrol.
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I.V. CSD Candidate Slate Receives Democratic Endorsement

The Santa Barbara Democratic Party endorsed a slate of four candidates Thursday night for the Isla Vista Community Services District board of supervisors, a decision that could prove a significant set...
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Joel Ruiz Suspends Candidacy for I.V. CSD Board of Directors

Board of directors candidate Joel Ruiz suspended his campaign Sunday due to his workload and insufficient campaign funds.
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Freshman Issue: A Welcome to the Class of 2020

A warm Nexus welcome to the Class of 2020. Take a look inside to find stories from each section catered to the incoming freshman.
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Bikes: Gauchos’ Ride or Die

Take a spin with the Nexus through UCSB’s history on two wheels.
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UCSB Actuaries Add Up Awards

As a six-year-old in Mumbai, India, Meet Gala wanted to be a fighter pilot. When he became a teenager, mathematics and wanderlust captured his heart instead.
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Bribery Scandal Comes To a Close as Executives Are Sworn In

The Associated Students executive board for fall 2016 was sworn into office on Monday, culminating four months of speculation concerning bribery allegations against the Interfraternity Council (IFC).
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Foot Patrol Postpones Noise Ordinance Change After Community Pushback

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol will suspend action to implement earlier quiet hours on weekends after receiving swift disapproval at a community town hall Tuesday.
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Three Final Candidates Join Race for Office in Isla Vista

Three additional Isla Vista residents declared candidacy this week in the race to elect the inaugural members of the I.V. Community Service District (CSD) board of directors.
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Former UCSB Student Receives 6-Month Sentence for Rape

A female UCSB student filed a report to the Isla Vista Foot Patrol on June 28, 2015, saying she had been sexually assaulted.
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Candidates Make a Run for Office in Isla Vista

As UC Santa Barbara students bask in a long summer, five Isla Vista residents have begun campaigning for office in a college town on the brink of self-governance.
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Umail Phishing Scam Compromises Student, Admin Security

UCSB cyber security officials talk safety after scammers sent suspicious emails to UCSB students and administration "phishing" for login info.
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