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Former UCSB student sentenced to 30 years to life for multiple sexual assaults
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Former UCSB student Arian Eteghaei was sentenced to 30 years to life in California state prison on Aug. 10 by Judge Von Deroian of the Santa Barbara County Superior Court for sexual assaults against two victims. The post Former UCSB student sentenced to 30 years to life for multiple sexual assaults first appeared on The Daily Nexus .
Senate condemns sexual assault in light of recent reports
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In response to recent reports of sexual violence on campus, the Associated Students Senate passed a resolution voicing support for sexual assault survivors. The post Senate condemns sexual assault in light of recent reports first appeared on The Daily Nexus .
On the scientific accuracy of the book “Project Hail Mary”
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Since its publication in 2021, Andy Weir’s “Project Hail Mary” has become a defining example of modern science fiction. The film adaptation released this year has brought Weir’s story back into the spotlight, and the question remains: How believable is the narrative? The post On the scientific accuracy of the book “Project Hail Mary” first appeared on The Da
New UCSB Bachelor of Science in artificial intelligence creates professor job insecurity
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Ahead of the 2026-27 academic year, professors at UC Santa Barbara are finding themselves increasingly concerned about job security. The Robert Mehrabian College of Engineering recently announced a new Bachelor of Science in artificial intelligence, where students will be able to spend their undergraduate years learning how to build, train and work alongside
Body of UCSB graduate student found in Sierra Nevada mountains
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Vikram Mubayi, a chemical engineering doctoral candidate at UC Santa Barbara, was found deceased on Aug. 3 in the Eastern Sierra mountains. The post Body of UCSB graduate student found in Sierra Nevada mountains first appeared on The Daily Nexus .
Back to the Bay: Sweet Maple
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While it was maybe a little bit on the pricier side per item, you really can really tell these chefs know how to cook. Yeah, French toast priced at $18 does kind of blow my mind, but just try that bruleed top and trust me, that’ll be a price you’ll be willing to pay again. The post Back to the Bay: Sweet Maple first appeared on The Daily Nexus .
Reid Habas reflects on a dominant season for men’s club lacrosse
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The UC Santa Barbara men’s club lacrosse team showcased dominance all season long, finishing at the top of their conference with a 11-3 overall record, and a 6-0 division record, capturing the Western Collegiate Lacrosse League Division I championship in April. Reid Habas, a second-year economics and accounting major, was eager to join the UCSB […] The
Spain tops Argentina in extra time to win 2026 World Cup
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Spain defeated defending champion Argentina 1-0 after extra time on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Substitute striker Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute, earning Spain its second men’s World Cup title, capping off the first World Cup to feature 48 teams and […] The post Spain tops
Community remembers local biker and UCSB alum after passing
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Twenty-two-year-old UCSB alum Dylan Monson, who died in a motorcycle crash on June 29, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in communication earlier that month. The post Community remembers local biker and UCSB alum after passing first appeared on The Daily Nexus .
‘Backrooms’ Should Be a Labyrinth with No End
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Kane Parsons' feature debut captures the eerie atmosphere that made the Backrooms a phenomenon, but its attempts to explain the mystery weaken the concept. The post ‘Backrooms’ Should Be a Labyrinth with No End first appeared on The Daily Nexus .
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