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New Community Fridge Brings Free Produce to Isla Vista

September 15, 2021 by

According to the founder, people are free to drop off and pick up food from the fridge as needed.
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LIVE: California Gubernatorial Election Results 2021

September 14, 2021 by

The Nexus will be updating this page with live results from the 2021 California Gubernatorial election.
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CALPIRG and Student Life Work in Tandem for Gubernatorial Recall Election

September 14, 2021 by

The UC Santa Barbara chapter of CALPIRG is hoping to increase civic engagement for the recall amongst students at the university by reaching out directly to students. 
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UCSB Moves Forward With Hotel Housing

September 14, 2021 by

The University & Community Housing Services described the hotel solution as a temporary, emergency solution only available during Fall Quarter 2021.
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Suspect Arrested In Connection With Campus Sexual Assault From Aug. 27

September 14, 2021 by

The arrested suspect has been charged with four felonies.
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Isla Vista Food Not Bombs: More Than Just Meals, It’s ‘Basic Decency’

September 13, 2021 by

The Isla Vista chapter consists of roughly 25 committed volunteers but is in contact with over 100 community members for meal-making opportunities.
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Transnational Italian Studies Major To Debut Fall Quarter

September 13, 2021 by

With a transnational emphasis, the new major aims to provide a specialization on Europe and the migration of Italian cultural artifacts into other parts of the world. 
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Unmasking Isla Vista: Community Activism

September 12, 2021 by , and

In the sixth and final segment of our new series, "Unmasking Isla Vista: A COVID-19 Community Archive," the Daily Nexus and KCSB examine student and I.V. community activism throughout the pandemic.
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SB UAW2865 Holds Meeting in Response to Housing Crisis

September 9, 2021 by

The topic of discussion was the housing crisis, as well as the COVID-19 delta variant, and the university’s response to the countless students facing houselessness in the fall. 
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Homegrown Cannabis Dispensary ‘The Farmacy’ Lays Down Roots in I.V.

September 7, 2021 by

The Farmacy tentatively plans to open its doors either by the end of 2021 or the beginning of 2022 at 6555 Pardall Road.
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Two Sexual Assaults Reported on Aug. 28

September 7, 2021 by

UCPD detectives have been investigating the sexual assault, and the investigation is ongoing. 
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UC Refuses To Disclose Information Regarding Accellion Data Hack

September 5, 2021 by

The Nexus submitted a PRA to the UC Office of the President and UCSB on May 10, asking for internal communication discussing the Accellion data breach. Both refused to comply with the request. 
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2020 Census Data Shows Demographic Shifts In I.V.

September 3, 2021 by and

According to the Census, in the last 10 years, the population of I.V. and number of people living in UCSB-affiliated housing increased by 678 and 1,436, respectively.
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GUSD Staff Vaxxed and Masked for 2021-22 School Year

September 1, 2021 by

GUSD's COVID Safety Plan includes guidance on learning options, health screenings, school meetings, contact tracing and layers of safety in the classroom. 
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UCSB External Vice President of Statewide Affairs Named President of UC Student Association

August 31, 2021 by

Quintero-Cubillan ran on a platform of making UCSA a more equitable space and strengthening federal lobbying power by connecting UCSA to other student unions.
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