Feature Photo: A Fair to Remember

Senior sociology and Latin American studies major Patricia de la Torre passes out information at the Education Abroad Program table as undeclared freshman Aaron Small picks up a brochure.
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UC Briefs

It’s the Cheese The California Aggie, Oct.1 Fresno Police arrested a food distributor accused of producing and selling cheese made from raw milk products without a license. The California Dept. ...
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Put the Flag Down, Martha

It's hard to remember what the American flag means when it's used for everything and sold for $19.95 on late-night television.
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“I’m a people person.”

Rejoice, you poor bastards. You may be in class on a Friday, but it could be worse.
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God Is Not on Anybody’s Side When Blood is Spilled

Today, a friend tried to explain to me why God lifted his veil of protection from the U.S. and allowed the attacks in New York. She said, "You know, God isn't always just a nice guy."
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Learning the Mind-Dulling Acronyms of College Life

This is not to be a knock on UCSB or its students, because let's be honest - we all know Santa Barbara is known for its party scene more than its prize-winning science department.
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Kent’s Column Was Absurdly Broad, Ignorant and Terribly Self-Righteous

Although within all religious groups there are those fundamentalists who proclaim to have the only true knowledge, this is not the view of all followers of that tradition.
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Police Blotter

Isla Vista Foot Patrol officers patrolling the 6600 block of Del Playa Drive observed a 19-year-old male sitting on a fence holding a red keg cup. As officers approached the suspect, he attempted to g...
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The Supes Snuff Out

The ordinance, which still has to pass one more hearing, would make it illegal to smoke within 20 feet of any building where people work.
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Don’t Park Fees on UCSB

The decision to raise parking rates has been made by the administration with little or no consultation with the faculty and staff, much less the students.
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Kent’s Column Was Right On; Pushy Christianity is Fundamentally Intolerant

This article is pure genius; it says everything that I've always wanted to say on this matter but have never been able to for fear of my life.
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New Smoking Ordinances Are in Response to Research, Statistics

If the right to healthy air is interpreted as a moralistic push to squelch smokers' rights, then something has clearly gone awry in trying to communicate public health goals.
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Feature Photo: Lasting Wounds

Sophomore environmental studies major Sarah Crowley hangs up a shirt made by a victim of sexual assault as part of the Clothesline Project.
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Peace No Longer an Option When They Attack our Homes

It has been less than a month and reactionary, left-wing, pacifist groups - particularly on college campuses - have begun protesting the war on terrorism. This is a dangerous and anti-American stance ...
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Burritos for the Hungry Student’s Stomach To Turn To

"What are we going to do without Tìo Alberto's?" is a question I have heard several times and I wish to offer some opinions on the matter to help others cope with the loss.
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