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Weekend Wrap-Up

February 12, 2013 by

Last weekend Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to numerous incidents of burglary and made several alcohol-related citations and arrests. IVFP Lieutenant Ray Vuillemainroy said the burglary of a residen...
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Human Rights Week Features Films, Lectures, Workshops

February 12, 2013 by

Associated Students Human Rights Board is holding 26 events this week focusing on a range of social issues including cultural identification, environment, sexuality, student debt and cross-categories ...
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Reconsidering Last Week’s Abortion Debate

February 12, 2013 by

As members of End Fake Clinics, a reproductive justice group on campus, we were happy to see the Nexus address the presence of the anti-abortion advocates on the UCSB campus, however implicitly, throu...
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Geography Dept. Creates Map of Campus, Local Features

February 11, 2013 by

The UCSB Geography Dept. recently released their Interactive Campus Map — an online map that allows students to see find campus amenities such as “hydration stations” as well as tours and other ...
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Local Air Force Base To Launch NASA Satellite for Social, Scientific Research

February 11, 2013 by

An Atlas V rocket carrying a satellite for NASA’s Landsat Data Continuity Mission will launch into space this morning from Vandenberg Air Force Base. The launch is scheduled to take place sometime b...
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Press Council OKs New Daily Nexus EIC; Coworkers Praise Muckraking, Refill Abilities

February 11, 2013 by

Last week, Daily Nexus News Editor Patrick Kulp was approved by the UCSB Press Council to be editor in chief for the duration of the 2012-13 school year. Kulp, a third-year political science and econo...
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Senior Class Makes It Rain; Students Receive Financial Aid

February 8, 2013 by

The UCSB First Committee has announced that proceeds collected from the Class of 2013’s Senior Class Gift will fund the Alumni Association Scholarship Fund and the Associated Students Community Fina...
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A.S. Senators Consider Changes To Elections, Campaign Process

February 8, 2013 by

Associated Students Senate considered two separate proposals to amend the elections process during Wednesday’s 10-hour meeting. Elections Committee initially presented their changes at last week’s...
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UCSB Men’s Rugby Rallies Around New Kiwi Coach

February 8, 2013 by

Tim Lewis, the UCSB Rugby Team’s newest head coach, is planning to bring a bit of New Zealand flair to the team, working with Inside Running Academy — a prestigious New Zealand-based program for ...
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UC SHIP Projects Possible Plan Deficits for 2013-2014

February 7, 2013 by

UC Student Health Insurance Plan premiums could increase for the 2013-2014 school year due to a projected 57 million dollar deficit reported by actuarial firm Alliant Insurance Services last month. Ac...
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Los Angeles DJ Duo To Perform Tonight at the Hub

February 7, 2013 by

The Los Angeles-based DJ duo Poolside will perform at the Hub tonight, with the surf rock band Dante Elephante kicking off the show and doors opening at 8:30 p.m. Poolside consists of Danish-born prod...
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UCSB Students Found Program to Feed Homeless

February 7, 2013 by

Beginning next week, UCSB’s new student group Swipes for the Houseless will make it possible for students with dining commons meal plans to donate one of their meals to provide food for someone in n...
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EAB Petitions A.S. To Divest Fossil Fuel Holdings

February 6, 2013 by

The Environmental Affairs Board is currently lobbying the Associate Students Senate to endorse a campaign requesting that the campus make divestments from fossil fuel-based companies. Similar campaign...
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Student Organizations Will Compete for Funds Created by A.S. Senate’s STARK Bill

February 6, 2013 by

The Associated Students Senate approved a bill last month that will set up a fund for student projects in the realm of science and technology. The bill titled Science, Technology, Aerospace and Resear...
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I.V. Foot Patrol Arrests Five Students on Charges Including Possession of Marijuana, Robbery

February 6, 2013 by

Last weekend, I.V. Foot Patrol made several drug-related arrests after a traffic stop led officers to a group of drug traffickers planning to rob the initial suspect. Saturday at 8:30 p.m., UCSB stude...
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