The Face of Revolution in the Age of Social Media

February 28, 2011 by

Protesters have spun a new Arab world in the past month, causing a wave of unrest and revolt that has spread like wildfire from territory to territory.
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Who Is Your God? – Spirituality

November 15, 2010 by

The last few prayers I had made were for a sign, sent weakly into the heavens, shriveling in my memory shortly thereafter like grapes left in a desert sun.
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Midterm Elections Provoke Anxiety Over Shifting National Identity

November 4, 2010 by and

Last Tuesday’s midterm elections demonstrated a clear break from the Obama fervor of 2008, illustrating the American public’s dissatisfaction with the current administration and its policies.
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Breaching the Generation Gap Through Activism

September 23, 2010 by

In 1970, a wave of civil unrest turned the beachside town of Isla Vista on its head.
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Farmers Markets

February 24, 2010 by

As the pale light of a rising sun sweeps over Santa Barbara's downtown, local farm owners set up tents boasting rows of succulent fruits, vibrantly colored vegetables, assortments of homemade jams, ja...
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Gift Guide: for her

December 3, 2009 by

The holiday season is truly the most wonderful time of the year. While it can be said that the holidays are a time of hospitality and warmth, gifts are also an inevitable staple of the season. While t...
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Group Fights Law Against Homosexuality in Military

November 4, 2009 by

The public reemergence of controversy surrounding the U.S. Military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy has UCSB's Palm Center buzzing in a debate over whether the ban on openly gay individuals in the ar...
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Anatomy of a Pumpkin Pie

October 28, 2009 by

Pumpkin Pie Filling: 2 cups mashed, cooked pie pumpkin 1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk 2 eggs, beaten 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon gro...
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Teachers Strike for Rights

September 24, 2009 by

Today may be the first day of school, but many professors will be cutting class.
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The Hit List

August 26, 2009 by

As one of the most eclectic and diverse culinary hot spots in California, Santa Barbara is replete with a plethora of restaurants for every fancy, but more on that later.
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Sauteed Peaches, Corn With Chipotle Butter Spread, Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas and More…

May 13, 2009 by

Summer is one of the most flavorful seasons of the year, boasting succulent fruits, refreshing beverages, grill-friendly entrees and interesting takes on old-fashioned favorites. It is a time of levit...
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Assaults Provoke Rally

April 16, 2009 by

In response to an alleged hate crime committed in Isla Vista last month, students and faculty members will convene in the Arbor today for a "No on Hate" rally.
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CalPIRG Meets at Poverty Event

April 13, 2009 by

Students gathered at UC Davis this weekend to participate in the 2009 West Coast Student Conference on Hunger and Homelessness.
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Student Initiates Business Apparel Clothing Drive

March 9, 2009 by

As the California unemployment rate climbs, one UCSB student has launched an initiative to get the jobless citizens of Santa Barbara back on their feet.
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UCSB Grad To Rocket Into Cosmos

March 2, 2009 by

In T-minus two weeks, UCSB alumnus Joseph Acaba will blast off into outer space onboard NASA's spacecraft Discovery.
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