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Police Barricades Capsize Floatopia

April 4, 2011 by

While increased police presence successfully prevented the occurence of a possible Floatopia this past weekend, the county may decide to prevent beach access again this weekend.
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Event Urges Organ Donation

April 4, 2011 by

The National Kidney Foundation held its first annual Tri-County Kidney Walk fundraiser Sunday at the Santa Barbara Fess Parker Doubletree Resort.
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RHA Opens Forum for Male Questions

April 4, 2011 by

Yesterday marked the beginning of “Men’s Week,” a UCSB student series dedicated to the discussion of penis size, male body images and homosexuality.
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No’topia is better than Dystopia

April 4, 2011 by

It is obvious that things cannot go on like this anymore.
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John Cleese Leaves UCSB Laughing

April 4, 2011 by

Legendary British actor John Cleese graced Campbell Hall with his comedic styling yesterday as part of a week-long free event series hosted for students by UCSB’s Arts & Lectures department.
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Labor Rally Sparks Solidarity

April 4, 2011 by

The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations will host an open rally in support of workers’ rights today at noon in Storke Plaza.
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Sports Briefs: OJ, Water Polo, Tennis, Track & Field

April 3, 2011 by

UCSB junior guard Orlando Johnson declared himself eligible for the 2011 NBA Draft on Friday. He has not hired an agent, a decision that allows him to return to UCSB for the 2011-2012 season.
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Student Paper Plagued by Prank

March 31, 2011 by

The Associated Students-sponsored newspaper The Bottom Line has suffered a recent series of vandalism at distribution bins around campus.
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Startup Company Encourages Innovative Energy Conversion

March 31, 2011 by

A UCSB professor and alumnus received $38 million in funding for their technology start-up company Transphorm late last month.
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Gas Stations Pump Wallets

March 31, 2011 by

Local gas prices remain amongst the highest in the nation, according to the price tracking website gasbuddy.com.
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Daily Nexus Editor Wins Award for Best Feature

March 31, 2011 by

Daily Nexus Managing Editor Lexi Pandell was awarded first place in the “Best Feature” category of the 2010 California College Media Association journalism contest earlier this month.
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‘Chos Head North

March 30, 2011 by

The UCSB men’s tennis team heads north this weekend to face Big West foe Pacific on Saturday and Fresno State on Sunday in a nonconference match.
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UCSB Looks to Rebound Against Aztecs

March 30, 2011 by

Over Spring Break, the #6 UCSB men’s volleyball team got a chance to play against nationally ranked teams outside the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation for the first time this season. The team must...
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City Questions Loan Program Implementation

March 30, 2011 by

Critics of Santa Barbara City’s $4.4 million employee mortgage loan program are scrutinizing city funding due to concerns over detrimental use of the government’s financial reserves.
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Professor Shuts Down Nuclear Danger Myths

March 30, 2011 by

UCSB assistant physics professor Ben Monreal is refuting claims of severe radiation from the meltdowns at Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.
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