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The Nexus Endorses Andrew Gabriel Pragin for Community Services Board of Directors

He has been sitting in on Isla Vista self-governance meetings for the past year, and in addition to his extensive involvement, Pragin demonstrates a thorough understanding of everything a CSD director...
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The Nexus Endorses Jay Freeman for Community Services District Board of Directors

Jay Freeman operates with a hypnotizing depth of knowledge, and has been an active participant in the I.V. self-governance movement since its inception.
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The Nexus Endorses Joan Hartmann for Third District County Supervisor

Hartmann is intelligent, engaged and present in I.V. If her campaign is reflective of her time in office, Hartmann will be an important ally to a rapidly evolving Isla Vista.
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The Nexus Endorses Ethan Bertrand for Community Services District Board of Directors

Bertrand offers something to the Community Services District (CSD) board of directors which no other candidate can boast: experience on a special district board.
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The Nexus Endorses Spencer Brandt for Community Services District Board of Directors

Spencer Brandt first became involved in the self-governance initiative while covering such meetings as a Nexus photographer. Although this makes us glad, it is not the reason we are endorsing him for ...
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Letter to the Editor: Yes on Proposition 54 for Transparency

A letter to the editor from UCSB board of CALPIRG students secretary Cole Hyatt in favor of Proposition 54.
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Letter to the Editor: Isla Vista’s Impact on the Election

Candidate for Isla Vista Community Services District Director Andrew Gabriel Pragin outlines the impact Isla Vistans can have on November 8th.
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Letter to the Editor: End the Death Penalty and Its Problems: “Yes” on 62 and “No” on 66

UCSB literature professor Elisabeth Weber and Santa Barbara Deputy Public Defender encourages readers to vote "yes" on proposition 52, and "no" on proposition 66.
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Letter to the Editor: No on Measures I and J

Propositions I and J opponent Lou Segal explains his reasons for voting no.
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If Done Right, a CSD Is the Government Isla Vista Deserves

The Nexus hesitantly supports Measures E and F, but we are unreservedly elated for the prospect of a more whole Isla Vista. The I.V. CSD is one in several steps toward a better, stronger community.
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No Reason to Act Delirious at Delirium

Miranda O'Brien shares her thoughts on the atmosphere of the YG show last weekend.
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Choices and Cheating

Allie Lebos emphasizes the importance of individual choices when it comes to cheating.
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Health Care and the Election Part Two

Dr. Ali Javanbakht continues his analysis of both presidential candidates' health care plans.
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Teamsters, Researchers Play Hunger Games with UC Contract Talks

A letter to the editor from California Policy Center fall Journalism Fellow Andrew Heritage regarding food security for UC employees.
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Getting Closer to God in I.V.

Cassidy Brown goes deeper than the party school reputation and explains how she has found freedom with her religion in I.V.
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