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UCSB Contributes to Ocean Study

May 25, 2011 by

UCSB researchers are overseeing part of a high-frequency ocean radar network that provides detailed maps of ocean currents and other coastal patterns along the West Coast. The network is composed of 7...
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Panel To Review Consequences of bin Laden Death

May 25, 2011 by

UCSB Campus Democrats will host a nonpartisan discussion panel entitled “Implications of the Assassination of Bin Laden” tonight at 7 p.m. in the Loma Pelona Center. The open forum will feature gl...
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West Nile Virus Threatens County

May 24, 2011 by

The Mosquito and Vector Management District of Santa Barbara County announced the beginning of West Nile virus season in the county following a winter of heavy rains.
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Weekend Wrap-Up

May 24, 2011 by

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to a burglary, a sexual assault, vandalism, drug possession and several alcohol-related crimes this weekend.
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Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Prompts New Solutions

May 24, 2011 by

President Obama addressed the State Dept. last Thursday, outlining new terms for peace negotiations for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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Stabbing Case Continues

May 24, 2011 by

Benjamin Vargas pled not guilty last Thursday to the first-degree murder of 26-year-old Santa Barbara resident Vincent Velasquez, who was stabbed to death earlier this month.
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New Regents To Restore Order

May 24, 2011 by

UC Berkeley graduate student Jonathan Stein was nominated as the UC Student Regent for 2012-13 yesterday and will begin his term in July 2012 if approved by the board.
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Students Rally For State to Consider Part of Dream Act

May 23, 2011 by

UC students campaigned last week to encourage 39th District State Assemblymember Felipe Fuentes to pass a bill granting undocumented students equal access to state financial aid at California public u...
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A.S. Aids Ordinance Appeals

May 23, 2011 by

The UCSB Associated Students External Vice President of Local Affairs office is providing legal assistance for Isla Vista residents cited in violation of Santa Barbara County’s Social Host Liability...
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Writing Program Awards Student Business Proposals

May 23, 2011 by

UCSB’s writing program honored its top student writers at the 16th annual Celebration of Excellence in Business Communication awards on Friday. The event bestowed thousands of dollars in cash prizes...
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Annual Strawberry Festival Raises Funds for Various Organizations

May 23, 2011 by

The 28th annual Oxnard Strawberry Festival took place this weekend at Strawberry Meadows of College Park to celebrate the region’s agricultural industry and raise money for local charities. The two-...
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Bloggers Upset By AOL Merger

May 23, 2011 by

The results of a recent survey conducted by the UCSB Carsey-Wolf Center indicate that bloggers for The Huffington Post are dissatisfied with AOL’s $315 million purchase of the online news outlet on ...
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Film Screening to Benefit Homeless Center

May 20, 2011 by

The Arlington Theatre will screen all four installments of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” series during its All Pirates Weekend celebration in honor of the venue’s 80th anniversary.
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Children’s Center Celebration Raises Money in Auction

May 20, 2011 by

University Children’s Center and Orfalea Family Children’s Center will conclude their weeklong silent auction to raise money for the centers at 4 p.m. in the Student Resource Building. The Childre...
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Event Endorses Energy Efficient Automobiles

May 20, 2011 by

Congresswoman Lois Capps will speak today at the University Center to support UCSB CALPIRG’s Global Warming Solutions Campaign and Clean Car Show. The free public event — organized by G.W.S.C. med...
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