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An Update on Alagie Jammeh’s Story

September 17, 2015 by

The Nexus printed a story titled “How Social Media Created a Political Enemy” on July 30 that told the unique story of a UCSB student named Alagie Jammeh. Almost two months later, Jammeh sat down ...
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National News, International Spotlight

September 17, 2015 by

National and international current events in the week of Sept. 17, 2015.
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DA Report Finds Police’s Actions Last May 23 To Be Lawful and in Self Defense

September 10, 2015 by

On Tuesday, the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s (DA) Office stated law enforcement officers involved in the events of May 23 last year acted lawfully and in self defense during the gunfire ...
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SB County Planning Commission Finds an Increase in I.V. Parking, Community Disagrees

September 7, 2015 by

The Santa Barbara County Planning Commission held a meeting Wednesday morning to review recommendations from the Planning and Development staff concerning parking in Isla Vista.
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UCSB Pledges $1.4 Million to Isla Vista Self-Governance

September 6, 2015 by

UC Santa Barbara announced through a letter of commitment this week that the university will fund $1.4 million to the Isla Vista Community Services District (CSD) if it is established.
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SB County Young Republicans, Organization Officials Speak on Iran Nuclear Deal

September 1, 2015 by

Santa Barbara County Young Republicans held a roundtable briefing and a luncheon on Sunday at the Montecito Country Club to discuss criticisms of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), more c...
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UCSB Library To Debut Mid-Fall 2015

August 27, 2015 by

The Davidson Library Addition and Renovation Project is ahead of schedule, set to be complete November 2015 with increased computers, outlets, information technology resources and study spaces.
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Refugee Students Speak Out for a Cause

August 27, 2015 by

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

August 27, 2015 by

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

August 27, 2015 by

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

August 27, 2015 by

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

August 27, 2015 by

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

August 27, 2015 by

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

August 27, 2015 by

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

August 27, 2015 by

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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