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Police Hope Foldable Scooters Will Reduce Intimidation

The Santa Barbara Police Department will soon begin conducting patrols on Trikkes — foldable three-wheeled electric scooters — in an effort to bridge the gap between foot and bicycle patrol. After...
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Nutrition and Health Class Risks Being Cut After Fall 2013

UCSB’s popular “Nutrition for Health” course may no longer be offered after fall quarter of next year due to cuts to the Exercise and Sports Studies department, according to Professor Art Gilber...
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Love and Care: The CYC Vision For California’s New Adoption Legislation

Three UCSB students joined 200 other members of the California Youth Connection, a local youth-led organization dedicated to improving the nation’s foster care system, to meet with legislators in Sa...
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A.S. Senate Approves Bill To Hold Senators To Their Duties

Associated Students Senate approved a bill aimed at increasing senators’ accountability during last night’s four-hour meeting. The newly passed bill will require senators to complete a form every ...
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Skating Rink Development Project Receives Major Financial Boost

Goleta City Council members unanimously approved a development impact fee reduction request to waive $283,875 in fees for a proposed Goleta ice rink called Ice in Paradise at last night’s meeting. T...
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Senator Jackson Proposes New Legislation Banning Specific Assault Weapons, Aims for Gun Reform

State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson, who represents the 19th senatorial district — encompassing Santa Barbara County and parts of Ventura County — recently introduced a bill intended to ban certain ...
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Weekend Wrap-Up 2/20

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 Satu...
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Student Health Insurance Deficit Forum Seeks Budget Resolution

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 C...
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SB Ranks First for Most Expensive Gas in US

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, accordi...
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An Ancient Gaucho Looks Back: Part 2

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,...
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Sex Goes Slapstick: Gaucho Bedroom Bloopers Exposed

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...
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Gauchos Dance Their Way to Harlem Shake Fame

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...
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Campus, Community Groups Run Campaign Against Sexual Assault

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...
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EAB Condemns Possible Extension of Controversial New Oil Pipeline

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...
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SB Green Business Program Certifies Campus Facilities

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 ...
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