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February 17, 2011

Bill Opposes Shark Finning

By Dale Fairclough

State Assemblymembers Paul Fong and Jared Huffman introduced a bill to the legislature last Friday that would ban the possession, sale and distribution of shark fins in California.

February 17, 2011

Confusion Arises Over Rejection of Coastal Plan

By Megan Meyer

Student and community members met yesterday to discuss the county’s recent rejection of the state’s modified Land Use and Development Code proposal.

February 17, 2011

Audit Reveals Flaws in Accessibility of UC Records

By Mackensie Minniear

The University of California system has received a failing report card in a statewide public records transparency audit.

February 17, 2011

A.S. Seeks Healthy I.V. Living

By Ashley Jensen

Associated Students Legislative Council discussed their responsibility as an association to families living in Isla Vista during last night’s three-and-a-half hour meeting.

February 16, 2011

Columnist Misinforms on Mephedrone

By Opinion Editor

Dear Nexus, I’ll begin by wishing you a happy Valentine’s Day, and proceed by saying, “EW.”

February 16, 2011

Regent’s Charges Surface

By Jenna Ryan

University of California Student Regent Jesse Cheng was arrested for sexual battery last year on Nov. 4, according to the Irvine Police Department.

February 16, 2011

Sarah Palin Stands Guilty of Incivility

By Bradley Currey

Sarah Palin abused her right of free speech! She published a large U.S. map on the internet that targeted Tucson, Arizona, with a rifle cross-hair site and a circular target on the face of Congresswoman “Gabby” Giffo...

February 16, 2011

U.S. Officials Assess 2012 Obama Budget

By Katherine Friedman, Caroline Johnston

White House officials held a conference call yesterday to discuss the potential effects of President Barack Obama’s proposed 2012 budget on the education sector.

February 16, 2011

Local Council Allocates Finances for SB Library

By Garik Hauer

The Santa Barbara City Council approved funding for the first stage of the Santa Barbara Public Library Plaza renovation project during yesterday’s meeting.

February 16, 2011

Man Faces Charges for Gunfire at Local Plaza

By Megan Meyer

Goleta gunman Charles Quinn pleaded not guilty to 15 felony and misdemeanor charges after appearing in court last week following his release from Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.

February 16, 2011

Youth Club To Reopen Alternative Events Venue

By Jack Crosbie

The Living Room club met last night to establish a new venue for various musical performances throughout the year.

February 16, 2011

Flying High Readers Debate Prudence of Prohibition and Weed Addiction

By Daily Nexus Staff

In response to “Harmful Bath Salts Become New, Legal Substitute to Same, Old Weed.”

February 16, 2011

Coastal Plan Rejection Spurs Discussion

By Patrick Schaeper

Environmentalists will meet at the “Protecting Our Coast” panel on campus tonight to discuss the county’s recent rejection of the California Coastal Commission’s coastal plan changes.

February 16, 2011

New A.S. Annex To Provide Resources for I.V. Community

By Marissa Wenzke

Associated Students plans to open a new off-campus workspace that will cost $82,500 a year to operate.

February 16, 2011

Student Scholars Band Together

By Jack Crosbie

The Honors Association, a new campus club, aims to help students in the College of Letters & Science Honors Program better interact and collaborate with each other.

February 16, 2011

New SB Research Facility To Assist Children With Language Disabilities

By Daily Nexus Staff

The McEnroe Reading and Language Arts Center, a literacy research institution based in the Gevirtz School of Education, is set to open in September 2011.