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February 20, 2013

Weekend Wrap-Up 2/20

By Jimmy Chang

Over this past weekend, Isla Vista Foot Patrol officers responded to several alcohol-related incidents and five reported burglaries. Lieutenant Ray Vuillemainroy said three burglaries occurred on Saturday night alone, wi...

February 20, 2013

Student Health Insurance Deficit Forum Seeks Budget Resolution

By Emile Nelson

In response to the UC Student Health Insurance Plan’s recent $57 million deficit, as projected by Alliant Insurance Services, the Student Health Advisory Committee hosted a forum in the University Center to discuss pos...

February 20, 2013

SB Ranks First for Most Expensive Gas in US

By Sruthi Nair

Santa Barbara currently holds the highest average gasoline price per gallon nationwide, with significant increases occurring as gas prices across the country have skyrocketed in recent months, according to GasBuddy.com. ...

February 20, 2013

An Ancient Gaucho Looks Back: Part 2

By Staff Editorial

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, Ellison, Girvetz an...

February 20, 2013

Sex Goes Slapstick: Gaucho Bedroom Bloopers Exposed

By Hayley E.

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 peers sacrifice themsel...

February 19, 2013

Gauchos Dance Their Way to Harlem Shake Fame

By Arda Jooharian

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 costumes, masks and...

February 19, 2013

Campus, Community Groups Run Campaign Against Sexual Assault

By Tiana Miller-Leonard

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 and events aimed at se...

February 19, 2013

EAB Condemns Possible Extension of Controversial New Oil Pipeline

By Suzanne Becker

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 Students Environmental Affa...

February 19, 2013

SB Green Business Program Certifies Campus Facilities

By Nelson Moreno

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 Santa Barbara County...

February 19, 2013

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

By Rosalinda Diaz

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 professor, at the MultiC...

February 19, 2013

Geography Professor Chosen For National Advisory Group

By Ester Lee

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 to the Federal Geogr...

February 15, 2013

A.S. Backs Green Movement, Reforms Elections

By Tiana Miller-Leonard

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 during Wednesday’...

February 15, 2013

Philanthropy Around The World: Peace Corps Welcomes SB Alumni

By Kristie Ko

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 increase of six places ...

February 14, 2013

UCSB To Offer New Business Degree

By Shannon Ham

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 of the College of Eng...

February 14, 2013

Former Gaucho David Takes Shot at MLS

By Kristen Henneman

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 are in the process of ...

February 13, 2013

Students Rally In Favor of College Loan Grace Period

By Natalie Cassvan

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 campaign Fallen From Grace...