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Weekend Wrap-Up

May 17, 2011 by

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to a sexual assault, a large fight and several alcohol-related crimes this weekend. Deputies received a report of a sexual assault on the corner of Camino del Sur ...
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Apparel Company Introduces Political Fashion Downtown

May 17, 2011 by

International clothing company Akomplice is relocating its global headquarters on June 2 to the State Street Fuzion Clothing and Glass Boutique in downtown Santa Barbara.
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U.S. Changes Campus Sex Crime Code

May 17, 2011 by

The U.S. Dept. of Education’s Office for Civil Rights recently implemented a series of new federal regulations decreasing the amount of evidence necessary to substantiate claims of sexual harassment...
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UC Regents To Address Increased Cuts in State Funding

May 17, 2011 by

California Gov. Jerry Brown released his revised 2011-12 state budget yesterday, maintaining a proposed $500 million in cuts to state funding for the UC system. The budget will rely on tax extensions,...
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Extravaganza Brings Rusko, Cee Lo to SB

May 16, 2011 by

Thousands of UCSB students, faculty and staff piled into Harder Stadium yesterday for Associated Students Program Board’s annual Extravaganza music festival. This year’s lineup incorporated a rang...
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SB Man Dies From Stab Wounds in I.V.

May 16, 2011 by and

A 26-year-old Santa Barbara resident was fatally stabbed during an altercation on the 6600 block of Abrego Road around 12:00 a.m. on Sunday. Vincent Velasquez was taken to Goleta Valley Cottage Hospit...
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UC Labor Union Questions Cuts

May 16, 2011 by

UC employees and students protested outside Cheadle Hall last Thursday to endorse UC budget alternatives and protect current student services and medical care. The rally — held following a forum on ...
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Redevelopment Agencies Pay Up

May 16, 2011 by

The Goleta Redevelopment Agency contributed $167,096 to the California State government as part of a $350 million payment required from the state’s redevelopment agencies on May 10. The series of pa...
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Campus Closes Book on La Cumbre

May 16, 2011 by and

UCSB’s La Cumbre yearbook will publish its 91st and final edition this year after losing its reaffirmation and proposed new fee during last month’s Spring elections. The election results saw a 39 ...
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Language Program To Send Student Overseas

May 16, 2011 by

Religious studies Ph.D. candidate Rohit Singh received the U.S. Dept. of State 2011 Critical Language Scholarship, which helps American students study and master foreign languages. Singh, who will spe...
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Zombie Debates Result in Victory for Biology

May 13, 2011 by

Professor John Latto of Ecology, Evolution and Marine Biology emerged victorious at last night’s Zombie Debates, which filled the University Center Hub to a maximum capacity of 800 and engaged six p...
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County Dems Voice Support for Candidates

May 13, 2011 by

The Santa Barbara County Democratic Party announced its endorsements for the 2012 Santa Barbara City Council elections this week to jump-start the candidates’ campaign plans. The County Democrats en...
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Dinosaur Puppet Aids Zoo Education Efforts

May 13, 2011 by

Duncan, a life-size Tyrannosaurus rex puppet, is the newest attraction at the Santa Barbara Zoo, hitting the stage for an educational performance that will have viewers roaring with laughter. Duncan i...
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University To Host Relay for Life Event

May 13, 2011 by

Over a thousand students, community members and cancer survivors will convene today at noon at Pauley Track for the launch of UCSB’s annual Relay for Life.
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SB County Parks and Recreation To Cut Spending

May 12, 2011 by

The Santa Barbara County Parks Dept. is temporarily cutting services offered at local recreational areas to compensate for the organization’s declining revenue. The department announced its decision...
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