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MCAT To Test Social Judgment

April 26, 2012 by

The Medical College Admission Test plans to change its format to include additional social science sections, effec- tive in 2015, that aim to single out well- rounded students who will make patient- c...
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A.S. Tables Bill on Student Stipends

April 26, 2012 by

The Associated Students Legislative Council debated whether or not next year’s stu- dent government budget should include cuts in honoraria during last night’s meeting as a crowd of protestors fro...
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Mercury Probe Completes Orbit

April 25, 2012 by

The MESSENGER (MErcury Surface, Space ENvironment, GEochemistry and Ranging) space- craft recently completed an orbital survey of the planet Mercury, con- cluding a decade-long phase of the project. M...
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New Short Film Reveals Roots of Green Activism

April 25, 2012 by

Oscar-nominated filmmaker Mark Kitchell’s environmental documentary “A Fierce Green Fire: The Battle for a Living Planet” will prescreen on May 7 at 7 p.m. in the Marjorie Luke Theater at Santa ...
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Faculty Earn Grants for Scientific Research

April 25, 2012 by

Materials Science Fellow Materials science and chemical engineer- ing professor Edward Kramer earned fellow- ship into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences last week for his work analyzing the pr...
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Earth Day Sparks Week of Festivities

April 24, 2012 by

The Environmental Affairs Board is hosting various events on and off campus through- out the week to commemo- rate Earth Day, culminating with an “Earth Day Festival” Saturday afternoon. The festi...
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Professor Discusses North Korean Conflict

April 24, 2012 by

North Korea launched a long-range rocket on April 13 to mark the birthday of deceased Eternal President Kim Il-Sung. However, the craft failed to leave the atmosphere and dropped off into the Pacific ...
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UCSB Gains Recognition for Wellness

April 24, 2012 by

Health and fitness website Greatist. com ranked UCSB one of the top 25 healthiest colleges in the country, cit- ing wellness services such as its unique Rec Center classes and extensive student health...
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Local Cyclist Groups Dedicate May to Bi-Wheeled Propulsion

April 24, 2012 by

Santa Barbara’s CycleMAYnia, a month-long celebration of pedal- powered transport, will kick off on May 3 at Casa De La Guerra with the “Velo Vogue” bike fashion show. CycleMAYnia, hosted by Tra...
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Professor’s Donation Honors Late Friend

April 24, 2012 by

The UCSB economics department recently received a $1 million donation from Professor Emeritus Walter Mead and his wife Thelma to establish a new endowed chair. The contribution — named in honor of M...
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Police To Educate Public About Technology, Duties

April 24, 2012 by

The Santa Barbara Police Department will begin their next Citizen’s Academy on May 4, instruct- ing civilians on police training tech- niques and familiarizing the public with officers’ various du...
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2012 Daily Nexus Candidate and Fee Endorsements

April 23, 2012 by

After bombarding the student body with cheesy signs, flyers, blue beer and a flurry of Facebook invites, A.S. Elections are finally upon us. “Budget,” “transparency” and “involvement” are ...
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Free Event To Discuss Impact of Comedy Television

April 23, 2012 by

UCSB’s Carsey-Wolf Center will host the “All in the…Modern Family” conference on April 27 at the Pollock Theater to explore the genre of scripted television comedies. The free event — co-hos...
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SB Police Apprehend Suspects in I.V. Burglary Case

April 23, 2012 by

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Dept. arrested five men allegedly involved in a Saturday afternoon home-invasion robbery in Isla Vista. The five men were apprehended during a felony traffic stop ...
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Holi Celebration To Debut

April 20, 2012 by

This Saturday, the UCSB Indus organization will host a celebration in honor of Holi, the Southeast Asian festival of colors. The event will take place at Goleta Beach at noon. Participants will use an...
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