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County district supervisor discusses Isla Vista cliff safety, housing

April 26, 2024 by

Attendees primarily discussed housing and safety issues in Isla Vista as well as in the district as a whole.
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Student project brings awareness to microfiber pollution

April 25, 2024 by

The Microfiber Initiative began in February and seeks to raise awareness of the microplastics released into the environment from textiles as a result of washing clothes.
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800 community members plunge into the ocean world record not broken

April 25, 2024 by

The event aimed to promote marine life conservation and sustainability through building community and fundraising for the Marine Conservation Network.
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UCSB alumnus dies in cliff fatality, community emphasizes raising fence heights

April 25, 2024 by

He was the 14th person to die in a cliff fatality in the past 20 years and the second to die in the past year following another cliff fatality in the summer.
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Owen Meyers for External Vice President of Local Affairs

April 24, 2024 by

The Nexus believes that Meyers’ experience with UC in Isla Vista (UCIV), his comprehensive plans for the position, and his knowledge and involvement with local county entities make him the best fit.
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Alvin Wang for Student Advocate General

April 24, 2024 by

The Nexus is confident that Wang will excel in the S.A.G. role, and effectively serve as an advocate for the student body during the 2024-25 school year.
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Nayali Broadway for President

April 24, 2024 by

The Nexus believes in Broadway’s commitment to an inclusive campus climate that ensures stability in the wake of a year of division and hostility among students.
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Açucar Pinto for Internal Vice President

April 24, 2024 by

Açucar Pinto displayed a comprehensive understanding of the campus climate, and understood the importance of facilitating productive dialogue among members of A.S. Senate.
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Monica Mekhlouf for External Vice President for Statewide Affairs

April 24, 2024 by

Mekhlouf demonstrated through their experiences working with students on campus that they have the empathy and expertise to stand at the helm of the office.
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Student Affairs reports campus instances of vandalism

April 23, 2024 by

Vandalism includes the defacement of A.S. signage and spray paint on Storke tower.
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UCPD reports burglar in Anacapa Hall

April 22, 2024 by

The perpetrator reportedly trespassed into multiple resident rooms, rummaged through personal items and tried other door handles.
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Trans & Queer Commission hosts annual Pride Week

April 21, 2024 by and

The week consisted of eight events ranging from fashion and drag shows to a queer history panel and movie night.
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UCSB Indus colors community with Holi event

April 21, 2024 by

Around 300 attendees danced and threw colored powder at one another for the traditional Hindu spring festival.
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Man in bluff fatality identified

April 21, 2024 by

The man who died in a cliff incident on Saturday was identifed as 23-year-old Jacob William Parker. 
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Suspect in attempted abduction remains at large

April 20, 2024 by

Police described the suspect as “an adult Hispanic male, 5’6 feet tall, stalky build and dressed in all black including black gloves,” according to a UCSB emergency alert.
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