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UCSB Sees Jump in Enrollment Numbers For Undergraduate Physics Majors Since 2007

October 2, 2013 by

This year, the UCSB Physics department enrolled over 100 incoming freshmen — a remarkable leap from the mere 34 students that enrolled back in 2008.
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Health Fair Aims To Help Local Kids

October 2, 2013 by

The Santa Barbara County Education Office’s Child Development Department Health Linkages Program is hosting free health fairs and screenings for preschool students from low-income families in Isla V...
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Smartphone App Allows Students to Find Local Bus Stops, Navigate Routes

October 2, 2013 by

Students struggling to catch the next bus can now use I.V. Bus Routes, a recently released iPhone app displaying the arrival times and locations of nearby buses in the Isla Vista area.
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Daily Nexus’ Guide to Greek Life on Campus

October 1, 2013 by

At the start of every quarter — and most of all, every fall — students looking to enter UCSB Greek Life make their way around Isla Vista, visiting fraternity or sorority houses of their choice as ...
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New Affordable Apartment Complex To House I.V.’s Homeless

October 1, 2013 by

Amidst an influx of luxury developments, construction is set to begin next month on a much more affordable housing complex designed to accommodate Isla Vista’s homeless population.
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High Demand for UC Bonds Lead To Soaring System-Wide Savings

October 1, 2013 by

University of California officials recently announced that the 10-campus UC system will save over $1 billion through recent bond sales, with these recently sold assets now offering the University an e...
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UCSB Researcher Makes Waves At Earthquake Research Summit

October 1, 2013 by

Sandra Seale, a member of UCSB’s Network for Earthquake and Engineering Simulation, or NEES , was recently honored at the NEES 2013 Quake Summit for her work in earthquake-related educational outrea...
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Lucidity Festival Invites Authenticity, Entertainment to Arlington Theatre

September 30, 2013 by

This Friday, the Arlington Theatre will host a one-day transformational music, art and theater event known as “Lucidity Presents: Rising Vibes for the Universe.” Along with live music and acrobati...
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Santa Barbara County Planning Commission Approves Oil Wells

September 30, 2013 by

Last week, the Santa Barbara Planning Commission approved an oil development and pipeline project, along with an environmental impact report allowing for a 29 percent carbon emissions threshold for Sa...
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Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration Receives Grant

September 30, 2013 by

The Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration (CCBER) received a $100,000 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to digitize specimens in their vascular plant ...
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The Food Festival

September 30, 2013 by

Food and sustainability lovers flocked to the fourth annual Sustainable, Organic, Local (SOL) Food Festival this past Saturday to enjoy unique culinary offerings and environmentally conscious presenta...
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Female Incurs Severe Injuries in Cliff Fall

September 30, 2013 by

A young woman was critically injured in an Isla Vista bluff fall below the 6700 block of Del Playa Drive just before midnight on Friday evening.
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Stanford Professor Debunks Myths of Multi-Tasking

September 27, 2013 by

Stanford professor Clifford Nass explored the effect of multitasking on college students in a lecture at Mosher Alumni House last night.
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First Day of School: Already a Stress Fest?

September 26, 2013 by

With classes just starting, it can seem like Week of Welcome has just been a barrage of preparatory work and entertaining activities. You couldn’t be stressed out already … Or can you?
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Local Artists Depict Isla Vista in Mural Outside Giovanni’s

September 26, 2013 by

Urban Art Workshop — a collaboration between Isla Vista artists, students and landlords — will celebrate its new mural this Monday with an evening of food and fun. The Isla Vista-themed artwork i...
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