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Lois Capps, Veterans Lecture on Condition of Vietnam War Veterans

Congresswoman Lois Capps hosted a guest lecture in The Impact of the Vietnam War on American Religion and Culture course (RG ST 155) on Tuesday, accompanied by a panel comprised of mostly female Unite...
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College Republicans and UCSB for Bernie Hold Debate

More than 80 students filled the Flying A room of the UCEN Tuesday to attend a formal debate between representatives from College Republicans and UCSB for Bernie.
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Ex-Student Pleads Not Guilty in 2014 Campus Rape

A former UC Santa Barbara student accused of raping a woman on campus in 2014 pleaded not guilty to two felony rape charges Tuesday and will continue to be held without bail.
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Students Pack Thunderdome, Kick off ABC Conference

Nearly 500 students from 18 California colleges filled the UCSB Thunderdome Saturday morning for the Afrikan Black Coalition (ABC) Conference opening ceremony, where they were greeted by singers, dan...
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UCSB Hosts 12th Annual Afrikan Black Coalition Conference

Organizers estimate more than 600 students from all University of California campuses and nearly every California State University will travel to UCSB from Feb. 12-15 for the 12th annual Afrikan Black...
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A.S. Senate Discusses Free Speech Issues, Creation of New Offices

The Associate Students Senate met in the Flying A Room of the UCen Wednesday evening to discuss the creation of new offices, organization funding, free speech issues and a threat of a letter of no con...
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University, Police, Attorney Respond to Rape Arrest

The University of California, Santa Barbara responded Thursday to the arrest of a suspect in the February 2014 rape and assault of a student on campus.
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Two UCSB Students Arrested for Home Invasion Robbery

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office arrested four people wanted in connection with a home invasion robbery that occurred Jan. 29, 2016 on Madrid Rd. and Camino Pescadero in Isla Vista.
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Santa Barbara County Second To Adopt H.E.A.L.

Santa Barbara County has officially adopted the Healthy Eating Active Living (H.E.A.L.) resolution to promote healthy living for residents, becoming the second county in California to do so.
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DanceSafe Founder Educates Students on MDMA

DanceSafe founder Emanuel Sferios gave a presentation on MDMA effects and safety on Wednesday in an event hosted by Students for Sensible Drug Policies UCSB Chapter (SSDP), Life of the Party (LOTP) an...
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Activists Discuss Israel, Apartheid State Label

Black South African activists Jamie Mithi and Khanyisa Pinini discussed their views on labeling Israel an apartheid state in an event hosted by Gauchos United for Israel on Tuesday in the Isla Vista T...
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District Supervisor Candidates Share Platforms

Santa Barbara County Third District Supervisor candidates spoke with the Nexus this week to share their platforms for Isla Vista and the county.
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National News, International Spotlight

The Nexus keeps you updated on national and international happenings for the week of Feb. 3 to Feb. 10.
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Two A.S. Parties Form in Wake Of OPP Disbandment

Two new Associated Students (A.S.) political parties, Campus United and Peer Action Coalition (PAC), were formed in early February following the disbandment of Open People’s Party.
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Students Suspect Increase in Bike Citations

Ricky Waltman was biking to work early Tuesday morning when he approached a stop sign at the corner of Camino Del Sur and Trigo Road. A California Highway Patrol car was parked on the side of the stre...
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