News

An Ancient Gaucho Looks Back: Part 2

February 20, 2013 by

Harvey B. Schechter, class of 1947, discusses his experiences attending Santa Barbara State College — the predecessor of UCSB — as the school took its place in the UC system at a time when Phelps,...
read more

Sex Goes Slapstick: Gaucho Bedroom Bloopers Exposed

February 20, 2013 by

Hello my nubile Nexus readers, today we will be partaking in a great American tradition: basking in the embarrassment of others. This fine Wednesday, we’ve been lucky enough to have some of your pee...
read more

Gauchos Dance Their Way to Harlem Shake Fame

February 19, 2013 by

Over 1,000 students filled Storke Plaza Friday afternoon to create a synchronized dance video in the style of the trendy Harlem Shake internet meme and viral YouTube videos. Dressed in a wide array of...
read more

Campus, Community Groups Run Campaign Against Sexual Assault

February 19, 2013 by

Several community and campus organizations have joined forces to host a Sexual Assault Awareness campaign, posting provocative message boards along campus bike paths in addition to other activities an...
read more

EAB Condemns Possible Extension of Controversial New Oil Pipeline

February 19, 2013 by

Local environmental activists Colin Loustalot and Max Golding shared their experiences protesting the Keystone XL Pipeline last Thursday in the SRB Multipurpose Room as part of UCSB Associated Student...
read more

SB Green Business Program Certifies Campus Facilities

February 19, 2013 by

Six UCSB campus businesses have achieved “Green Business” certification out of a total 21 local businesses to recently receive the certification, which is granted by the Green Business Program of ...
read more

Film Uncovers Injustices, Child Slavery Driving Grenada’s Chocolate Production

February 19, 2013 by

Last Thursday, the Associated Students Human Rights Board screened the documentary film “Nothing Like Chocolate” followed by a Q&A session with director Kum-Kum Bhavnani, a UCSB sociology prof...
read more

Geography Professor Chosen For National Advisory Group

February 19, 2013 by

Geography professor Keith Clarke was recently appointed as one of 13 new members of the National Geospatial Advisory Committee for a three-year term. The NGAC is an interagency committee that reports ...
read more

A.S. Backs Green Movement, Reforms Elections

February 15, 2013 by

Associated Students Senate voted to overturn a presidential veto of last week’s revisions to the elections code and unanimously approved a resolution supporting divestment from fossil fuel companies...
read more

Philanthropy Around The World: Peace Corps Welcomes SB Alumni

February 15, 2013 by

UCSB ranked in the top 10 colleges that sent graduates into the Peace Corps for 2013, with 76 alumni currently participating in the U.S. government’s volunteer program. This new ranking marks an inc...
read more

UCSB To Offer New Business Degree

February 14, 2013 by

UCSB’s Technology Management Program has been granted full academic-unit status and will be offering students a graduate degree in business starting in the fall of 2014. The program, which is part o...
read more

Former Gaucho David Takes Shot at MLS

February 14, 2013 by

After being drafted 44th in the MLS Supplemental Draft on Jan. 22 by the Colorado Rapids, former Gaucho Machael David is currently in Colorado training with the team. According to David, the Rapids ar...
read more

Students Rally In Favor of College Loan Grace Period

February 13, 2013 by

Students marched from the Arbor to Storke Plaza yesterday to protest high levels of student loan debt and other fiscal struggles facing students, showing their support for the anti-student debt campai...
read more

Alleged Hazing Injury Forces Shutdown of Campus Team

February 13, 2013 by

After decades of participating in National Collegiate Water Ski competitions, the UCSB Waterski and Wakeboard team has been suspended by the university due to allegations of hazing. The UCSB Recreatio...
read more

Emancipation Proclamation Exhibit Debuts at Davidson Library

February 13, 2013 by

Davidson Library hosted the opening of a new exhibition commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, with history professor John Majewski discussing the 19th century anti-sl...
read more