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KCSB Annual Fund Drive is Back

February 17, 2016 by

KCSB’s Annual Fund Drive is back! The 2016 addition of the KCSB Fund Drive begins on Feb. 17 and ends on Feb. 26. KCSB is one of the most influential independent radio stations left in America and i...
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‘50s Sock-Hop Prom featuring Shannon and the Clams To Take Over Rob Gym

February 11, 2016 by

  This Valentine’s Day, take part in something a little weird as KCSB, the UCSB Queer Art’s Collective and La Familia de Colores bring prom to Robertson Gym, featuring Shannon and the Clams, ...
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The Edge of Glory: Ronan and Larson awarded at SBIFF

February 11, 2016 by

Saoirse Ronan and Brie Larson were given the prestigious Outstanding Performer of the Year award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Monday, Feb. 9. Ronan arrived at the Arlington Thea...
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SBIFF Awards Johnny Depp with Modern Master Award

February 11, 2016 by

The rumours allegedly began earlier in the day but, by 8:20 p.m. on Thursday evening, people were beginning to worry that Johnny Depp might not show up to collect his Maltin Modern Master award from t...
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SBIFF 2016 Premiere: The Little Prince + Interview with stars Jeff Bridges and Mackenzie Foy and director Mark Osborne

February 11, 2016 by

The 2016 Santa Barbara International Film Festival finally arrived on Friday, Feb. 6. This year’s premiere opened with Paramount Pictures’ adaption of the classic French children’s novel, The Li...
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Boston under the Spotlight

February 11, 2016 by

Taking place in late 2001, “Spotlight” follows the true story of the titular Spotlight special investigations team of The Boston Globe. These four reporters begin an investigation into the sexual ...
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“Spotlight” Shines Light on Church Abuse and Media Decline

February 11, 2016 by

“Spotlight” is a story of an exposé of child sexual abuse perpetrated by Catholic priests. Simultaneously, the film is also about the peril of investigative journalism, the media’s heartbeat th...
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SBIFF Producers Panel and Writers Panel

February 11, 2016 by

Producers Panel Coverage Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) always manages to draw an engaging assortment of industry professionals to speak on the ins and outs of their trade, which is...
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Battle of the Bands Brings Large Turnout to the Hub

February 10, 2016 by

Rock & roll blasting through speakers, flashing multicolored lights and densely packed students jumping in every direction made Thursday night’s Battle of the Bands a beacon of excitement amongs...
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Chainsmokers Tackle Earl Warren Showgrounds

February 10, 2016 by

Earl Warren Showgrounds became a playground for Gauchos on Tuesday for the highly anticipated, sold-out Chainsmokers show. The event was put together as a collaborative effort between the Chainsmokers...
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Citizen Cope to Bring the Love at SOhO

February 10, 2016 by

This Friday at 9 p.m., Feb. 12 at SOhO, love will certainly be in the air, in the form of a soulful acoustic performance by none other than Citizen Cope. The singer/guitarist/songwriter will be perfor...
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Zion-I To Take On Velvet Jones

February 10, 2016 by

The duo of MC Zumbi and DJ AmpLive traffic in genre influences. Their name is rightly suggestive of reggae sounds, but their style ranges farther than that. Zion I embodies the classic hip-hop pair of...
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Autograf To Come to SOhO

February 9, 2016 by

Future house group Autograf will be taking over SOhO Restaurant and Music Club on Feb. 11. The group is comprised of Chicago natives Jake Carpenter, Louis Kha and Mikul Wing. The three members all hai...
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“Finest Hours” Interview with Casey Affleck and Ben Pine

February 9, 2016 by

“The Finest Hours” premiered in theaters on Friday, Jan. 29. The film tells the story of the rescue of the S.S. Pendleton, one of the most daring rescue missions in the history of the Coast Guard....
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Sam Crane Live at the Batcave

February 8, 2016 by

Aside from the occasional hungover student biking to the overloaded library or a bird cawing overhead, it’s quiet on campus on Sundays. Life—the buzz of students chatting with friends or bikers pe...
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