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Vets, Protestors To Rally at Storke

November 9, 2011 by

The UCSB Student Veterans Organization is hosting its Veterans’ Day celebration at noon today in Storke Plaza while student demonstrators congregate there to protest UC tuition hikes and budget cuts...
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Professor Compiles Satirical Play Book

November 9, 2011 by

UCSB French Professor and Theater Historian Jody Enders translated a dozen 15th and 16th century satirical plays from their original French transcriptions into English for a book depicting medieval Eu...
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City Officials Move to Enforce Tsunami Protocol

November 9, 2011 by

Santa Barbara City officials recently submitted a “TsunamiReady City” application to the National Weather Service for approval by early 2012. The city achieved a “StormReady” classification in...
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Weekend Wrap-Up

November 8, 2011 by

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to reports of vandalism, physical assault, theft, domestic battery, an individual equipped with a firearm and several alcohol-related crimes this weekend. Deputies...
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Firemen Raise Funds With Flair

November 8, 2011 by

Montecito Fire Protection District employees are flaunting their facial hair during the second annual “Movember” charity contest to raise funds and educate the public about prostate cancer and oth...
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Campaigns Conclude As Hopefuls Await Results

November 8, 2011 by

The Santa Barbara City Clerk’s Office received approximately 15,083 ballots for the Santa Barbara City Council election as of press time on Monday afternoon. Ten candidates are vying for three open ...
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Project Brings Internet to Village

November 8, 2011 by

After bringing Internet capability to the remote town of Aghbradzor, Armenia, through the Hidden Road Initiative this summer, three UCSB students will share their experiences tonight in the Multipurpo...
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A.S. Advances Annex Plans in Isla Vista

November 8, 2011 by

UCSB Associated Students representatives met with property developers last week regarding rental space and development plans, furthering the organization’s goal to create an Isla Vista Annex. The pr...
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Center Aims To Unify BioEngineering Studies

November 8, 2011 by

The UCSB Academic Senate approved plans for the university’s Center for BioEngineering, scheduled to open in 2014 as a juncture for the campus’s fledging exploration into the field. Construction f...
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Board Grants Funds to Campus Groups

November 8, 2011 by

The Associated Students Finance Board distributed $2,450 to two student organizations during last night’s 45 minute meeting. The board used money from its Winter and Spring Quarter unallocated budge...
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‘Occupy’ Movement Hits I.V.

November 7, 2011 by

UCSB students, faculty and community members gathered this past weekend at People’s Park for an Occupy Isla Vista demonstration. The rally began Saturday at 3 p.m. and featured musical performances,...
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Plan Aims To Resolve I.V. Parking

November 7, 2011 by

The Isla Vista Project Area Committee considered a proposed program to monitor parking on I.V. streets between 3 and 5 a.m. during last Wednesday’s meeting. Community members and committee represent...
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Gaucho Alumna’s Research Spurs Acclaimed Device

November 7, 2011 by

Former UCSB graduate student Victoria Broje’s research contributed to the design of a revolutionary drum oil skimmer, which recently received the 2011 Wendy Schmidt Oil Cleanup X CHALLENGE’s $1 mi...
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‘No Unwanted Mail’ List Holds Potential to Eliminate Nuisance Mail

November 7, 2011 by and

I am inundated with unwanted mail, including local publications. For example, The Montecito Messenger began sending me its newspaper, which I never requested. Not wanting to receive it at my home, I ...
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Library Sells Donated Antiquities

November 4, 2011 by

The Santa Barbara Public Library will offer vintage publications and rare art from their collection this weekend at a special two-day book sale. Friends of Santa Barbara Public Library will host a pre...
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