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Refugee Students Speak Out for a Cause

UCSB students who appear to be typical college students, but are in fact refugees, shed light on the difficulties that led to their decision to flee.
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UCSB Fact or Fiction

Eleven fact or fiction questions for your guessing pleasure.
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Five Resident Assistants Give First Years Advice

Balancing college courses and new extracurricular activities is hard enough as it is, but living with one, maybe even two roommates for the first time can add a whole new layer of stress. To help our...
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New CRD McKarrell Talks I.V., Community

The Nexus sits down with Lt. Plastino, EVPLA Paola Dela Cruz, Debbie Fleming and James McKarrell to discuss the deputy’s role in Isla Vista.
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Letter from the Editor: Emile Nelson

Our 2015-2016 editor in chief starts us off to a great year with wise words and fun facts.
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Make School More App-ealing with these Applications

They may not take the place of your parents, but with these apps you won’t get lost here.
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New Bicycle Roundabout Implemented in an Effort To Reduce Accidents

The Associated Students Bike Committee completed renovations of the new bicycle roundabout between Campbell Hall, the Recreation Center and the bus loop in July of this summer.
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Health Tips for College Kids, New and Old

The first year of college brings a flurry of excitement for an armed and ready freshman. Amid all the novelty, personal health often finds itself left behind with well-meaning promises for later atten...
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Annual Sexual Assault Prevention Course Mandated

UCs are required to incorporate sexual violence prevention training for students in efforts to reduce sexual assault cases
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Sexual Assault Bill Allowing Punishment for Off-Campus Offenses Passes Unanimously

Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson’s Senate Bill 186 (SB 186) passed the senate floor with a unanimous 63-0 bipartisan vote on Monday.
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First-Ever Community Resource Deputy James McKarrel Meets With Students To Discuss Role, Address Questions

Isla Vista Foot Patrol’s (IVFP) first-ever Community Resource Deputy (CRD) James McKarrel, who assumed the role August 17, met with community members Wednesday night in the I.V. Neighborhood Clinic ...
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UCSA To Focus on #LetsTalk Mental Health Awareness Campaign

The University of California Student Association (UCSA) has selected to address mental health as the subject for its next two-year campaign during its 17th annual UC Student Congress last weekend in I...
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Mirza to Represent Undergraduates of UC System

Associated Students External Vice President for Statewide Affairs (EVPSA) Mohsin Mirza was elected Undergraduate Committee Chair for the University of California Student Association (UCSA) last Friday...
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UCSB To Go Water Wiser

UC Santa Barbara plans to reduce potable water use by 12 percent by March 2016 by further utilizing water recycling technology on campus.
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Isla Vistans Write to Keep Plastino

Isla Vista stakeholders recently drafted a letter to Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown requesting Rob Plastino’s term as the I.V. Foot Patrol lieutenant be extended during what many view as a ...
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