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Affordable Book Company Funds Nonprofits, Fights Illiteracy

September 26, 2013 by

Textbook seller Better World Banks is taking aim at world literacy problems with a new charity initiative.
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Welcome Back Gauchos

September 26, 2013 by

An overview of the various back-to-school events hosted across campus this week
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Professor Stucky Receives Fellowship

September 26, 2013 by

Professor of Inorganic Chemistry Galen D. Stucky has been named a 2013 Fellow of the American Chemical Society, making Stucky one of 96 fellows appointed by the organization annually.
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US News Ranks UCSB Alongside Top Institutions

September 19, 2013 by

UCSB ranked as the number 11 public university and number 41 best national university in U.S. News & World Report.
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Local Tribe Applies for Land; SB County Moves to Appeal

September 19, 2013 by

Members of the Chumash tribe of the Santa Ynez Valley are currently seeking to acquire over 11,000 acres of non-reservation land, engaging Santa Barbara County officials in a land battle that may set ...
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New Infrastructure Improves Safety, Efficiency of On-Campus Dorms

September 19, 2013 by

UCSB Housing and Residential Services has outfitted Anacapa Residence Hall with new energy-saving renovations.
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New Eateries: Isla Vista welcomes two additions to the food scene lineup amidst development

September 19, 2013 by

Sorriso Italiano (opened in July) and Blaze Pizza (set to open this fall) are two of the latest additions to IV dining options.
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UC Regents Green Light Plans to Fix UC Mansion

September 19, 2013 by

The UC Board of Regents approved plans to renovate the university-owned Blake House, a 10-acre property in Kensington, CA, for repairs that could cost from $3.5 million to $6 million.
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Campus Comment: Advice for Freshmen

August 29, 2013 by and

Campus Comment offers a random sampling of student opinion. This issue's question: What are some tips for incoming students?
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Get Situated: An Interactive Map of UCSB and Isla Vista

August 29, 2013 by

A map of UCSB and Isla Vista that includes building names, Nexus "Best of UCSB" picks, points of interest and helpful tips.
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Vandalism Attacks Undocumented UCSB Students

August 7, 2013 by

Offensive graffiti directing a message toward undocumented students that read, “Deportation = Justice; Deport Illegals NOW,” was found on the window of the entrance to Building 406, also known as ...
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UCSB: A Party School?

August 7, 2013 by and

Amidst controversial holidays like Deltopia or Isla Vista’s infamous Halloween celebrations, which has attracted thousands of college-aged party-goers for decades, UCSB has been ranked the Number Tw...
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Napolitano Takes the Reins

August 7, 2013 by

The UC Board of Regents approved former U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano as the new president of the University of California late last month, amidst controversy over Na...
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Microsoft Modifies Xbox One’s DRM Policies After Consumer Complaints

July 17, 2013 by

Microsoft finally listened. After weeks of overwhelming negative feedback against the Xbox One, Microsoft scaled back its digital rights management (DRM) policies for the November release of their new...
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The Nexus Says Goodbye to Treasured Alum

July 17, 2013 by

The Daily Nexus lost one of its own when Jeffrey McManus, leader of Daily Nexus Alumni Group and CEO of the online technology startup Codelesson, passed away earlier this month. He is survived by his ...
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