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National News, International Spotlight

May 11, 2016 by

Important national and international happenings for the week of May 4-12 brought to you by the Nexus.
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Former Professor Contests Senator’s Claim That He ‘Squandered’ Grant Money

May 10, 2016 by

A senator's report questions whether a 2011 UCSB study was a waste, but the professor who co-authored the report says no money from the federal grant was used.
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UCSB Student Charged with Assaulting Pastor in Isla Vista

May 7, 2016 by

A UCSB student was arrested early Saturday morning for assault and several other charges after allegedly punching an Isla Vista pastor more than 30 times in the face.
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National News, International Spotlight

May 5, 2016 by

This week's national and international happenings.
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UCSB Takes on 40 Acres of Restoration

May 5, 2016 by

UCSB is undertaking restoration projects to maintain ecosystems during land development
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UC Fellowship To Fund Research on Effects of Tobacco

May 5, 2016 by

The University of California launched the UC Smoke and Tobacco-Free Student Fellowship on Monday to fund research projects that focus on reducing the effect of tobacco products on UC campuses.
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Mental Wellness Center To Fundraise at Fifth Annual 5k

May 5, 2016 by

The Mental Wellness Center in collaboration with UCSB Active Minds will put on the center’s fifth annual 5k Sunset Beach Walk for Mental Wellness on Friday. The event starts at 5 p.m. Friday at the ...
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Family Student Housing Rent To Rise Despite ‘Subpar’ Conditions

May 5, 2016 by and

The Family Student Housing Tenants’ Association argued in a statement Tuesday that the rent increase scheduled to begin this summer is unfair, due to what it says are subpar living conditions.
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Solar Panels To Be Installed at I.V. Food Co-op

May 5, 2016 by

The Co-op reached its fundraising goal of nearly $60,000 to pay for the solar panels; a ribbon-cutting ceremony is to take place after construction is completed this month
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Officials: New Starbucks To Aid ‘Struggling’ UCen

May 5, 2016 by

The decision to replace Nicoletti’s with Starbucks this fall was made largely due to concern about the finances of the University Center, which is running a near $750,000 deficit since July 2015.
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Street Names Lack Proper Spanish

May 5, 2016 by

Lacking skill in the Spanish language, early Isla Vista developers erroneously translated Spanish words for I.V. street names.
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Santa Barbara City College Names New President

May 3, 2016 by

Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) named Anthony Beebe as its new president/superintendent on Tuesday, selecting him from a pool of 42 candidates.
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6 Teams Advance to New Venture Competition Finals

May 2, 2016 by

The final six teams of the New Venture Competition were selected on Monday, chosen from a pool of 18 groups who presented their startup ideas at last week’s New Venture fair.
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UCSB Students Celebrate ‘May Day’ With Rally and Teach-In

May 2, 2016 by

Three student groups organized a “May Day” rally and teach-in in front of Storke Tower on Monday to protest workplace exploitation.
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U.S. Ambassadors Recount Influence of Attending UCSB in the ’60s

May 2, 2016 by

Four UCSB alumni and United States ambassadors returned to campus on Friday to recount their time in college during the '60s and its influence upon their careers in foreign diplomacy.
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