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November 10, 2014

Three Plays Grace the Stage for One Acts Series’ 50th Anniversary

By William Leiva

The department of theater and dance presented the 50th anniversary of their One Acts series, a weekend of one-act undergraduate plays presented Friday through Sunday.

November 10, 2014

Harvard Professor Lectures on Classroom Learning Strategies

By Addie Burk

Eric Mazur, Professor of Physics and Area Dean of Applied Physics at Harvard University, gave a lecture Friday at Corwin Pavilion addressing the ineffective nature classroom assessment in the 21st century.

November 7, 2014

Schunk, Reul Elected to A.S. Exec Board

By Juliet Bachtel

The results were announced Thursday for positions on the Associated Students executive board and a student fee increase to raise funds for the A.S. Legal Resource Center, with just over 16 percent of the student body vot...

November 7, 2014

Stanford Psychology Professor Lectures on Student Mindset

By Noah Brennan-Greenbaum

Stanford professor of psychology Carol Dweck delivered a lecture Thursday addressing the vital interconnection between an individual’s mindset in social interactions and academic achievement.

November 6, 2014

Rutgers University Press EIC Talks About Media Technology

By Theodora Krolczyk

The Associate Director and Editor in Chief at Rutgers University Press Leslie Mitchner gave a lecture yesterday on the effects of modern technology on print publishing at the Social Sciences and Media Studies Building.

November 6, 2014

Carsey-Wolf Center Hosts Film Editor Fred Raskin

By Peeka Zimmerman

“Guardians of the Galaxy” film editor Fred Raskin spoke during a Q&A session yesterday in the Pollock Theater as a part of a three week series by the Carsey-Wolf Center called “Focus On: The Editor.”

November 6, 2014

Finance Committee Drops S.C.O.R.E Funding Freeze

By Noah Brennan-Greenbaum, Rachel Ann Reyes

Last night, the Associated Students Senate met in the UCen’s Flying A room to discuss a variety of issues and receive input from several community members.

November 6, 2014

Democratic Politician Narrowly Wins Election

By Josh Ortiz

Incumbent Lois Capps, D-Santa Barbara, won yesterday’s midterm election for the seat as California’s 24th Congressional District representative, beating out Republican challenger Chris Mitchum by approximately a thre...

November 6, 2014

UCSB Installs Solar Panels on Lot 22

By Lisa Maillard

The construction of a 424 kW solar energy system built on the upper level of Parking Lot 22, a project funded by student fees, was completed this week.

November 6, 2014

Geographer Receives Plous Award

By Cheryl Sun

Assistant professor of geography Krzysztof Janowicz was recently awarded the 2014-2015 Harold J. Plous Award by the College of Letters and Sciences for his outstanding performance as a junior faculty member.

November 6, 2014

Measures P and S Fail To Pass Midterm Election

By Sarah Romero

Santa Barbara voters rejected hotly-debated local Measures P and S in Tuesday’s midterm election, with Measure P receiving 37 percent of votes and Measure S receiving 49 percent.

November 6, 2014

Model U.N. To Host Fifth Annual Conference Friday

By Josephine Niu

Model United Nations (MUN), a student-run organization that simulates international debates, will be hosting their fifth annual UC Santa Barbara Intercollegiate Model United Nations Conference (SBIMUN) on campus starting...

November 4, 2014

Faculty Association Discusses Insurance

By Supriya Yelimeli

The Faculty Association held a town hall meeting in Corwin Pavilion yesterday afternoon issuing an open letter addressing their concerns with the recent transition to UC Care, a systemwide Preferred Provider Organization...

November 4, 2014

AS Finance and Business Committee Freezes S.C.O.R.E Finances, Hears Requests

By Supriya Yelimeli

On Monday night, the Associated Students Finance Board discussed the Students of Color Conference, funding for various campus organizations including the A.S. Food Bank and the Mock Trial team and also placed a freeze on...

November 3, 2014

Associated Students Special Election Endorsements 2014

By Staff Report

The Daily Nexus' endorsements for the 2014 Associated Students special election.

November 2, 2014

Isla Vista Stays Safe This Halloween

By Staff Report

There were no major incidents in Isla Vista this past Halloween weekend and arrests and citations were down significantly compared to last year’s Halloween attendance, according to a statement from the Santa Barbara Co...