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September 13, 2016

UCSB Students Join Protests Against Dakota Access Pipeline

By Supriya Yelimeli

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.

September 8, 2016

SBCC Student Dies of Suspected Overdose

By Supriya Yelimeli

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.

September 8, 2016

Sheriff’s Office Receives Grant to Supervise Alcohol Sales in I.V.

By Supriya Yelimeli

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.

September 2, 2016

I.V. CSD Candidate Slate Receives Democratic Endorsement

By Josh Ortiz

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 setback for other candi...

August 29, 2016

Joel Ruiz Suspends Candidacy for I.V. CSD Board of Directors

By Josh Ortiz

Board of directors candidate Joel Ruiz suspended his campaign Sunday due to his workload and insufficient campaign funds.

August 25, 2016

Freshman Issue: A Welcome to the Class of 2020

By Daily Nexus Staff

A warm Nexus welcome to the Class of 2020. Take a look inside to find stories from each section catered to the incoming freshman.

August 25, 2016

Bikes: Gauchos’ Ride or Die

By Josh Ortiz

Take a spin with the Nexus through UCSB’s history on two wheels.

August 25, 2016

UCSB Actuaries Add Up Awards

By Supriya Yelimeli

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.

August 22, 2016

Bribery Scandal Comes To a Close as Executives Are Sworn In

By Supriya Yelimeli

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).

August 17, 2016

Foot Patrol Postpones Noise Ordinance Change After Community Pushback

By Supriya Yelimeli, Josh Ortiz

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.

August 14, 2016

Three Final Candidates Join Race for Office in Isla Vista

By Josh Ortiz

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.

August 12, 2016

Former UCSB Student Receives 6-Month Sentence for Rape

By Supriya Yelimeli

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

August 8, 2016

Candidates Make a Run for Office in Isla Vista

By Josh Ortiz

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.

July 31, 2016

Umail Phishing Scam Compromises Student, Admin Security

By Maura Fox

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

July 26, 2016

Former UCSB Lecturer Seeks a Permanent Home

By Supriya Yelimeli

After cycling through six homes in three months, Angela Karmis wound up in a Pasadena hospital on June 15, unaware that "missing" posters with her photo were surfacing throughout Santa Barbara.