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District Supervisor Candidates Share Platforms

February 11, 2016 by

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

February 11, 2016 by

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

February 11, 2016 by

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

February 11, 2016 by

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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Former Student Arrested in 2014 Campus Rape Case

February 10, 2016 by

UC Santa Barbara Police arrested one man Wednesday in connection with the February 2014 violent rape and assault of a UCSB student.
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“Second Class Feminists” Event Fosters Discussion on Feminism and Religion

February 10, 2016 by

The College of Letters and Science and Department of Religious Studies co-hosted an event Tuesday evening titled “Second Class Feminists?: The Changing Role of Women in Faith Communities” for pane...
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I.V. Stakeholders Meet to Discuss Potential Tenant Mediation Programs

February 10, 2016 by

The Isla Vista Self Governance Initiative held a public meeting Tuesday at the I.V. Clinic building to discuss potential forms of tenant mediation in I.V. if it becomes a Community Services District (...
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Associated Students Finance and Business Committee Discuss 27 Funding Request From Campus Organizations

February 9, 2016 by

The Associated Students Finance and Business Committee (A.S. F&B) met Monday in the State Street Room of the UCen to discuss funding requests from 27 campus organizations.
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Students Discuss Environmental Racism, Environmental Justice, Flint Water Crisis

February 9, 2016 by

Approximately 50 students discussed the meaning and future implications of environmental racism and environmental justice at an event titled “What is Environmental Racism?” Monday in the MultiCult...
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Small Plane Crashes at Santa Barbara Airport

February 8, 2016 by

A small plane crashed Monday evening at Santa Barbara Airport when its single engine failed shortly after takeoff.
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South African Students To Host Talk on Apartheid

February 8, 2016 by

Black South African students Jamie Mithi and Khanyisa Pinini will host “Let’s Talk about Apartheid” at Isla Vista Theater on Tuesday, Feb. 9, where they will share their experiences with aparthe...
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UCSB Anscombe Society Hosts Event Debating Constitutional Right of Same-Sex Marriage

February 5, 2016 by

The UCSB Anscombe Society, an organization advocating against same-sex marriage, hosted a debate titled “After Obergefell: The Impact on Marriage and Religious Liberty” Thursday night in the Psych...
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A.S. Senate Meets, Discusses Potential Fifth Resignation From Senate Since Last Spring

February 4, 2016 by

The Associated Students (A.S.) Senate met Wednesday in the Flying A room of the UCen to discuss Senator Dustin Larrazolo’s possible resignation, funding for the Anscombe Society’s debate on marria...
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‘Jewish Journeys’ Brings Michael Douglas to Speak on Anti-Semitism, More

February 4, 2016 by

Michael Douglas, acclaimed actor and UCSB alumnus, and Natan Sharansky, author, activist and chair of The Jewish Agency, discussed their relationships with Judaism, anti-Semitism, activism and religio...
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D.R.E.A.M. To Aid Undocumented Students

February 4, 2016 by

The University of California is rolling out its D.R.E.A.M. Loan Program this academic year, providing an initial $5 million in federal aid to undocumented students across the UC system.
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