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Manual Merges Alcohol Dependence, Abuse

Many college binge drinkers may soon be considered alcoholics, according to the changes that will be implemented in the newest version of psychiatry’s diagnostic manual. In the current psychiatric d...
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Former UCSB Student Develops Innovative Longboard Lock

A new skateboard lock designed by UCSB alum Trevor Vita could provide a solution for students tired of carrying their longboards around campus. Vita, who graduated from UCSB with a degree in environme...
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NASA Astronaut Linnehan Discusses Multiple Stays in Outer Space at SB Talk

NASA astronaut Richard Linnehan gave a public lecture Monday at Santa Barbara Public Library, giving local middle school students and other community members a chance to hear about his unique 58 days ...
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The Super Bowl Loop

Angry Wings Get down and dirty with the feistiest wings in town. A giant Super Bowl bucket filled with 48 of Santa Barbara’s biggest, juiciest wings goes for $45.95 and comes with a free t-shirt. Pa...
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StudySoup Provides Online Access to Course Readers

A growing number of UCSB classes now offer online course readers through a web platform called StudySoup, with over 1,000 students participating in the program since it began last spring. Founded by U...
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Tenants Removed From Isla Vista Apartment Building In Mass Eviction

A San Clemente-based investment firm has evicted dozens of residents at 781 Embarcadero Del Norte after first buying the property last April, continually hiking up rent prices and routinely handing ou...
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Weekend Wrap-Up

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to a series of burglaries along with several alcohol-related incidents over the weekend. According to IVFP Lieutenant Ray Vuillemainroy, a burglary occurred on the...
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New Book, Print Shop Opens At Former Site Of Isla Vista Bookstore

A print shop called SBprinter.com recently opened its second location in the building that had been previously occupied by Isla Vista Bookstore for the last 47 years on Pardall Road. The business, whi...
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Efforts to Fence Del Playa Cliffs Underway; Info Event This Friday

In the wake of accidental deaths resulting from cliff falls along Isla Vista, the Associated Students External Vice President of Local Affairs is collaborating with other local groups and community me...
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SBCC Student Held By I.V. Foot Patrol For DP House Burglary

I.V. Foot Patrol officers responded to a residential burglary on the 6500 block of Del Playa Drive at about 1:15 a.m. yesterday morning, arresting  — an 18-year-old Santa Barbara City College stude...
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I.V. Recreation and Park District To Rebuild Anisq’Oyo Park Stage, Revive Local Arts Scene

The Isla Vista Recreation and Park District is currently planning a reconstruction project at Anisq’Oyo Park after flames destroyed the park’s stage more than six months ago. Anisq’Oyo Park has ...
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UCSB Disc Golf Builds Interest With Record-Breaking Fundraiser

UCSB Disc Golf Team founder Mike Sale will attempt to break the world record for most disc golf holes played in 24 hours next month as part of a fundraiser for the team to attend the National Collegia...
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UCSB Program Earns Distinction For Enhancing Writing Experience

The Conference on College Composition and Communication recently honored the UCSB Writing Program with its prestigious Certificate of Excellence award, acknowledging the unique program for its faculty...
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Goodbye Northridge, Aloha Hawaii

Coming into tonight’s game with a 2-3 conference record and a blowout 66-47 loss to Cal Poly lingering in its mind, the UCSB women’s basketball team needed to prove that it could play with the bes...
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Cancer Nonprofit Increases Reach of SB County Office

The Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation, a local nonprofit organization providing financial and emotional support to families of children with cancer, was recently consolidated to include the counties of San...
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