SB Alum Authors I.V. Superhero Tale

October 20, 2009 by

In UCSB alumna Jacquelyn Wheeler's first science fiction novel, the main character uses superpowers to balance the forces of good and evil -- all while attending UCSB.
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Group Hosts First Annual Human Rights Week

October 12, 2009 by

UCSB's first annual Human Rights Week kicked off today with events dedicated to exposing global injustices.
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Capitol Center To Close

October 7, 2009 by

The University of California Center at Sacramento is shutting its doors due to a lack of funding, but officials say the program could potentially resurface in a different UC setting.
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Campus To Close Center

October 5, 2009 by

The UCSB Ventura Center for off-campus studies is closing its doors after 35 years of operation, leaving registered students and community members searching for alternative sources of education and wo...
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MCP Stays in Spite of Fiscal Crisis

September 30, 2009 by

Despite expanding class sizes and drastic budget cuts, UCSB students will still be responsible for averaging a 15-unit course load per the Minimum Cumulative Progress policy implemented last fall.
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Student Aid Reform Bill Awaits Senate

September 24, 2009 by

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill last Friday that would facilitate the restructuring of the federal student loan system and potentially save taxpayers $87 billion over the next 10 years...
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Engineering Professor Dies at 66

September 17, 2009 by

Professor Anthony G. Evans died Sept. 9 at home with his family. He was 66.
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It’s Like Riding a Bike

August 26, 2009 by and

You've heard the rumors that the Gauchos get around. On bikes, that is. In an attempt to prevent you from being schooled on the bike path like the newbs that you are, here are a few navigational tips:
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UC Campuses Cope With Cuts

August 4, 2009 by and

As the reality of the $813 million system-wide budget deficit sets in, every University of California campus is facing the difficult question of just how to spread the financial pain.
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Regents Approve Furloughs at Meeting

July 15, 2009 by and

The UC Board of Regents approved a fiscal emergency plan calling for furloughs at their recent meeting.
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County Hopes to Find Place for Transient Population

June 23, 2009 by

Santa Barbara is aiming to end chronic homelessness by 2017.
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University Protects Student Programs From Tax

June 4, 2009 by

Following a six-month deliberation period, an agreement has been made to regarding the proposal to tax services supported by student lock-in fees.
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Council Asserts A.S. Represents Students

May 28, 2009 by

Last night, the newly seated 2009-10 Associated Students Legislative Council members started their term with a five-hour meeting.
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A.S. Holds Last Session

May 21, 2009 by

Last night marked the final meeting of the 2008-09 Associated Students Legislative Council.
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Newsom Uses Digital Media to Campaign

May 20, 2009 by

Thanks to a grass roots coalition of college campuses across the state, UCSB students are only a click away from a visit by California gubernatorial candidate Gavin Newsom.
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