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February 25, 2013 by

In the first installment of a biweekly column focusing on statewide politics, the Nexus discusses Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s recent trip to California in an effort to attract businesses away from the s...
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Hatlen Theatre To Begin Preview Performances of Appoggiatura by Playwright James Still

February 25, 2013 by

This Thursday night there will the first of many performances of award-winning playwright James Still’s Appoggiatura will take place at Hatlen Theater as part of ongoing productions by the UCSB resi...
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Associated Students Hold Symposium About Violence, Effects on Underrepresented Students

February 25, 2013 by

Associated Students’ Student Commission on Racial Equality (SCORE) hosted a conference called “Against the Gun: Deconstructing Narratives of Violence in Communities of Color” on Saturday in the ...
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Court Rules Misi’s 2011 Assault a Misdemeanor

February 22, 2013 by

Last week, a Santa Barbara courthouse sentenced NFL Miami Dolphins linebacker Koa Misi to three years of misdemeanor probation and several sessions of anger management and community service for commit...
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Summer 2013 Will See New Bookstore In Downtown SB

February 22, 2013 by

Granada Books, the first Santa Barbara-based independent bookstore to open in 20 years, is slated to open its doors this June in a building next to the Granada Theater on State Street. Despite the fac...
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Downtown Chick-fil-A Causes Controversy with LGBTQIA Community

February 21, 2013 by

While dozens of patrons camped outside the opening of Santa Barbara’s first Chick-fil-A restaurant earlier this month, many concerned citizens stood outside the fast food chain in protest of its pas...
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Companies Display Green Food, Drinks at UCen Fair

February 21, 2013 by

A collection of eco-friendly and health conscious food companies doled out varieties of organic natural, green, vegetarian, vegan and foods at the Organic Food Fair yesterday in the UCen. The campus i...
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Police Hope Foldable Scooters Will Reduce Intimidation

February 21, 2013 by

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

February 21, 2013 by

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

February 21, 2013 by

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

February 21, 2013 by

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

February 20, 2013 by

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

February 20, 2013 by

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

February 20, 2013 by

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

February 20, 2013 by

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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