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SB Ranks First for Most Expensive Gas in US
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SB Ranks First for Most Expensive Gas in US

Santa Barbara currently holds the highest average gasoline price per gallon nationwide, with significant increases occurring as gas prices across the country have skyrocketed in recent months, according to GasBuddy.com. The site, which compiles average gas prices using data submitted by gasoline consumers, reports that Santa Barbara’s average gasoline price [...]

UC Student Regent-Designate Cinthia Flores Discusses Current Issues
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UC Student Regent-Designate Cinthia Flores Discusses Current Issues

This past Friday, UCSB welcomed 2013-14 UC Student Regent Cinthia Flores, who answered students’ questions regarding UC systemwide issues and discussed ongoing topics such as UC online education classes and budgetary struggles within the University. Organized by the Associated Students External Vice President of Statewide Affairs, the event took place [...]

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UCSB Startup Company Participates in Bone Strength Study

This past weekend, Active Life Scientific — a Santa Barbara startup founded by UCSB alumni and faculty — took part in a study that presented findings regarding the measurement of bone strength and other factors in individuals who have suffered fractures from causes such as osteoporosis. Active Life, founded in [...]

Quidditch Lands in Muggle UCSB
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Quidditch Lands in Muggle UCSB

Joining a growing number of Harry Potter fans-turned-athletes across the U.S., Evan Bell founded the Santa Barbara Blacktips last month, a team dedicated to the magical sport of Quidditch. Adapted from J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series, the sport includes aspects of dodgeball, hockey, water polo and soccer, but also requires [...]

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UC Board of Regents Officially Elects UCLA Alum as Newest Student Rep

On Monday, UCLA alumni and second-year UC Irvine law student Cinthia Flores was nominated to the position of student regent for the 2013-14 school year. A special committee of the UC Board of Regents reviewed 50 initial applicants and considered three finalists before officially nominating Flores to the position of [...]