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February 10, 2016

I.V. Stakeholders Meet to Discuss Potential Tenant Mediation Programs

By Amanda Quick

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 (CSD) in the November...

February 9, 2016

Associated Students Finance and Business Committee Discuss 27 Funding Request From Campus Organizations

By Josephine Niu

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.

February 9, 2016

Students Discuss Environmental Racism, Environmental Justice, Flint Water Crisis

By Peeka Zimmerman

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 MultiCultural Center.

February 8, 2016

Small Plane Crashes at Santa Barbara Airport

By Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs

A small plane crashed Monday evening at Santa Barbara Airport when its single engine failed shortly after takeoff.

February 8, 2016

South African Students To Host Talk on Apartheid

By Zareena Haidi

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 apartheid and discuss the m...

February 5, 2016

UCSB Anscombe Society Hosts Event Debating Constitutional Right of Same-Sex Marriage

By Maura Fox

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 Psychology building.

February 4, 2016

A.S. Senate Meets, Discusses Potential Fifth Resignation From Senate Since Last Spring

By Chris Perez

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 marriage and recent protes...

February 4, 2016

‘Jewish Journeys’ Brings Michael Douglas to Speak on Anti-Semitism, More

By Peeka Zimmerman

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 religious pluralism Wednesd...

February 4, 2016

D.R.E.A.M. To Aid Undocumented Students

By Hubert Zhang

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.

February 4, 2016

UCSB Examines Revised Sexual Violence Policy

By Peeka Zimmerman

Students, staff and administrators met in the UCen’s Santa Barbara Harbor Room on Wednesday to discuss recent changes to how UCSB will respond to reports of sexual violence.

February 4, 2016

Recent Power Outages Impact Local Eateries

By Josh Ortiz

Isla Vista business owners and managers shared their experiences with the Nexus this week regarding the recent power outages amidst stormy weather in the Goleta area.

February 4, 2016

UCSB Professors Rate RateMyProfessor

By Vicky Munro

RateMyProfessors.com allows students to anonymously evaluate professors on a five-point scale for categories like helpfulness, clarity and even their professor’s “hotness.”

February 4, 2016

Dance Marathon To Raise Money for CMN

By Amy Koo

Dance Marathon will host UCSB’s third annual Dance Marathon from Feb. 20 to 21 to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network.

February 4, 2016

Exxon To Truck Oil Out of Los Flores Canyon

By Sierra Deak

Exxon Mobil Corporation received approval on Monday for its proposal to transport oil stranded in Las Flores canyon out by truck.

February 4, 2016

EDC Fights To Increase Oil Company Analysis

By Sophie Carty

The Environmental Defense Center (EDC) reached a settlement with two federal agencies that will require them to perform environmental analysis before approving oil companies’ requests to practice hydraulic fracturing (...

February 3, 2016

Dean Oliver Appointed First African American President of Claremont Undergrad College

By Megan Mineiro

Melvin Oliver, dean of the College of Letters and Science, will become the sixth president of Pitzer College this summer and the first African American to ever be appointed president of one of the five undergraduate coll...