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Economic Event To Educate Community

May 5, 2011 by

The UCSB Economic Forecast Project will host its 30th Annual Santa Barbara County Economic Summit today starting at 8 a.m. at Santa Barbara’s Granada Theatre. The half-day event — hosted by UCSB A...
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Nonprofit Wins First Place Prize

May 5, 2011 by

UCSB nonprofit group Environmental Education for the Next Generation won the Dockers “Wear the Pants” contest on Monday, May 2 and taking home the grand prize of $100,000. EENG, founded by UCSB st...
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Extravaganza Lineup Features Array of Genres

May 4, 2011 by

The UCSB Associated Students Program Board announced yesterday that this year’s Extravaganza music festival will feature Cee Lo Green, Rusko, Talib Kweli and The Expendables. This is the first year ...
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Racist Graffiti Marks Up SB County School

May 4, 2011 by

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Dept. is investigating a crime involving racially offensive vandalism that occurred last weekend at the Ralph Dunlap Elementary School in Santa Maria. The school...
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Students Voice Concerns at A.S. Forum

May 4, 2011 by

Associated Students held a transitional forum yesterday in the MultiCultural Center to encourage student feedback about the association’s plans for the upcoming year. A panel of both incoming and ou...
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Accused A.S. Member To Keep Office

May 4, 2011 by

Associated Students On-Campus Representative Joseph Lee, who was also elected as a 2011-12 Representative-at-Large, pled not guilty yesterday to four charges in relation to a recent laptop theft.
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Campus Groups To Promote Global Justice

May 3, 2011 by

UCSB’s third biannual Human Rights Week kicked off yesterday with a number of events aiming to highlight and discuss domestic and international human rights issues. The week-long series — hosted b...
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A.S. Rep Faces Theft Charges

May 3, 2011 by and

Associated Students On-Campus Representative Joseph Lee was released from Santa Barbara County Jail on $20,000 bail on Sunday after being arrested in connection with a stolen laptop. Lee, a second-yea...
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Board Denies Funding for David Horowitz Event

May 3, 2011 by

The Associated Students Finance Board allotted $13,452 to 10 student organizations during last night’s three-hour meeting. The board fully funded the UCSB Playwright’s Circle, UCSB Kirtan Yoga, So...
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Venture Contest To Begin Final Round

May 3, 2011 by

Six teams were chosen as finalists in UCSB’s 12th annual New Venture Competition and will compete for cash prizes and investment opportunities next Wednesday at 3 p.m. in Corwin Pavilion. The conten...
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Government Briefs

May 3, 2011 by

Local government councils will consider a scope of issues today during their weekly meetings.   Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors   The board will listen to recommendations regarding...
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Student Officer Transition Starts With Transparency

May 3, 2011 by

Associated Students’ current and incoming executive officers will host an open forum today at 5 p.m. in the MultiCultural Center Lounge as a medium for students to inquire about the executive board...
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Weekend Wrap-Up

May 3, 2011 by

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to an assault with a deadly weapon, assault of a peace officer and several alcohol-related crimes this weekend. Deputies received a report of a physical assault on...
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UCSB Undergrads Create Web Forum To Unite Students

May 3, 2011 by

Two UCSB students are developing a website that will allow students to share class schedules, notes and study guides online beginning in Fall 2011. Fourth-year economics major David Friermor and fourt...
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Queer Wedding Makes Statement in Storke Plaza

May 2, 2011 by

Roughly 50 students gathered in Storke Plaza on Friday for Pride Week’s annual Queer Wedding, demonstrating support for the LGBTQIA community. Officiated by Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Micha...
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