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October 1, 2015

Larry Calvaletto Returns to his Popular Question Booth

By Vicky Munro

In his Peanuts-inspired booth, Larry Calvaletto is back outside Davidson Library for the 2015-2016 school year to facilitate conversations with anyone interested.

October 1, 2015

Local Marijuana Bust Indicative of Larger Operation

By Naomi Stolpner

Two men arrested at Gaviota State Park for being under the influence and transporting tens of thousands of dollars worth of marijuana to San Onofre State Beach earlier this week

October 1, 2015

Law Schools Expecting Applications Influx in 2015

By Steven Zamora

Kaplan Test Prep’s recently released 2015 Survey of Law School Admissions Officers reveals 88 percent of law school admissions officers predict their schools will see an increase in the number of applicants in 2015.

October 1, 2015

Postdoc Student Union Makes Case for Fair Pay, Job Security

By Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs

University of California postdoctoral students will have the option to vote online or by mail Oct. 1 through 9 on whether to allow their union’s (UAW 5810) bargaining team to call for a strike if contract negotiations ...

October 1, 2015

First Students Move Into Sierra Madre Villages

By Jonathan Mendez

UCSB’s Housing & Residential Services opened Sierra Madre Village Apartments on Storke Road this fall to accommodate an increase in student enrollment and faculty members.

October 1, 2015

Carnival To Feature Games, Food

By Erin Kownacki

Patrons will enjoy a Ferris Wheel, games, prizes and free food at the seventh annual Pardall Carnival on Pardall Road.

September 30, 2015

A.S. Helps To Fund Six Student Organizations

By Peeka Zimmerman

The Associated Students Finance and Business Committee (A.S. F&B) met for their first meeting of Fall Quarter on Monday in the UCen State Street Room.

September 28, 2015

UCSB’s New Diversity Status Merits $2.6 Million Grant

By Peeka Zimmerman

UC Santa Barbara was awarded a $2.6 million grant on Thursday by the U.S. Department of Education for Opening New Doors to Accelerating Success (ONDAS) after meeting the qualifications of a Hispanic-Serving Institution (...

September 28, 2015

UC Wage Increase Excludes Student Workers, Part-Time Employees

By Danny Kolosta

UC student workers and part-time employees are criticizing UC President Janet Napolitano’s recently announced plan to increase minimum wage for UC employees, claiming the plan is not inclusive of employees working less...

September 24, 2015

How to Stay Safe Without Staying In

By Juliet Bachtel

Daily Nexus sat down with three students from the Associated Students Public Safety Commission to give you the tips you need to have a safe time out on the streets of I.V.

September 24, 2015

National Spotlight/International News

By Staff Report

Nexus staff present a summation of this week's national and international happenings.

September 24, 2015

Put the ‘Stud’ In Study With These Hot Tips

By Staff Report

The Nexus staff helps you start the school year with these 12 study tips.

September 24, 2015

UCSB Recognized for Low-Income Outreach

By Beth Lebens

The New York Times applauds UCSB on its availability and affordability for low-income students, but some students urge that there is still much more work for the university to do

September 24, 2015

I.V. Parking Safety, Efficiency Under Scrutiny

By Effie Sklavenitis

SB County Planning Commission meeting to address questionable survey claiming 15 percent increase in parking availability, gather accurate data regarding state of parking

September 23, 2015

Motives for Recent I.V. Church Vandalism Under Investigation

By Josh Ortiz

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff Department is currently investigating the vandalism of St. Michael’s University Church that occurred on Sept. 10.

September 23, 2015

Nexus Update: I.V. Writes to Keep Plastino

By Megan Mineiro

Isla Vista stakeholders drafted a letter to Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown requesting Plastino’s term as the IVFP lieutenant be extended. Long-term residents, students and university and county officials voice...