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Daily Nexus: Best of 2018 Survey

May 8, 2018 by

The Nexus presents its annual "Best Of" voting for 2018. Choose your favorite food, music and places at UCSB and in Isla Vista.
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It’s Rideshare, Not Sotheby’s, Not Six Flags

May 3, 2018 by

Katherine Chen compels Gauchos to give each other rides without breaking the bank.
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Op-Ed: The Case For a United Associated Students

May 3, 2018 by

James Ferraro calls for unity and inclusion within campus politics.
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Say “Hi” to Your Desk Attendants

April 26, 2018 by

Erika Fandel questions why students give the cold shoulder to desk attendants in their residence halls.
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Why Being Honest Is Sexy

April 26, 2018 by

Aryana Kamelian gets real about the importance of honesty in the bedroom.
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Nexus Retracts EVPSA Endorsement

April 25, 2018 by

The editorial board believes it is best to formally retract the endorsement of Mayela Morales for the executive position.
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I Hate Your “Pussy Grabs Back” Shirts

April 20, 2018 by

Katherine Chen sheds light on some of the flaws of the modern feminist movement.
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Mayela Morales for External Vice President for Statewide Affairs

April 19, 2018 by

Mayela Morales’s platform includes addressing the rising costs of higher education, increasing outreach to students and uplifting groups in the community who may feel they lack representation.
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Anthony Pimentel for Internal Vice President

April 19, 2018 by

It is crucial for the Associated Students (A.S.) internal vice president (IVP) to be seen as a neutral and non-polarizing figure, as the IVP is responsible for leading a Senate full of students with v...
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Justice Dumlao for Associated Students President

April 19, 2018 by

With experience working with different groups on campus and a firm set of goals for his time as president of the association, Justice Dumlao demonstrates the leadership qualities that could improve A....
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Sophia Dycaico for External Vice President for Local Affairs

April 19, 2018 by

Sophia Dycaico has been involved in the community since her freshman year, working as a community coordinator for the then-external vice president of local affairs, taking an active role campaigning f...
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Rose Ettleson for Student Advocate General

April 19, 2018 by

Student advocate general (S.A.G.), a position within the Office of the Student Advocate (OSA), works to help students who “face charges from the University in housing, academic, social conduct, and ...
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A Case for the NewCen: It Is Time for Change

April 12, 2018 by

Luke McCrary provides a case in favor of the NewCen project.
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The Nexus, Through the Years and By the Numbers

April 12, 2018 by

Over eight decades in, it’s time for some self-reflection.
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Ole Gaucho’s Gotta Go

April 2, 2018 by

Aside from simply redressing Ole to resemble a true gaucho, negating this whole mess, we could try something new. Retire the old gaucho and let the Mapaches take the reins.
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