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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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Current Council Convenes for Last Spring Meeting

May 12, 2011 by

Associated Students Legislative Council instated an expansion of the A.S. Emergency Loan program during last night’s final meeting before government turnovers.
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Departments Deal With the Undead

May 12, 2011 by

Associated Students Program Board will showcase the carnage of its annual Zombie Debates tonight at 8 p.m. in the University Center Hub in an effort to determine which of UCSB’s academic disciplines...
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Student Entrepreneurs Square Off

May 12, 2011 by

Student entrepreneurial group Aptitude Medical Systems claimed the top spot and a total of $11,500 in prizes out of six teams vying for recognition in the final round of the Technology Management Prog...
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News-Press, Union Clash Over Contract

May 12, 2011 by

On May 5 the National Labor Relations Board blocked a petition requesting that the continued representation of Santa Barbara News-Press employees by a local union be brought to a vote.
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County To Draw New Lines

May 11, 2011 by

The county of Santa Barbara held a series of meetings last week to begin its redistricting process and educate the public about upcoming changes to district lines.
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UCs Target Out-of-State Applicants

May 11, 2011 by

Although a record number of California residents sought admission to the University of California system this year, the 10-campus system plans to enroll a higher proportion of out-of-state students th...
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KCSB Director Declares Intent To Join Election

May 11, 2011 by

KCSB radio station’s News Director Cathy Murillo recently stepped down from her position after deciding to run for a seat on the Santa Barbara City Council.
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Library Boosts Recycling Efforts

May 11, 2011 by

Davidson Library is providing 100 additional recycling bins this quarter to increase its trash diversion efforts and help students limit their garbage.
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Six Teams To Pitch Business Proposals in Venture Contest

May 11, 2011 by

Six teams will compete in the final round of UCSB Technology Management Program’s twelfth annual New Venture Competition today at 3 p.m. in Corwin Pavilion.
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A.S. Funds Counter-Horowitz Event

May 10, 2011 by

The Associated Students Finance Board allotted $4,360 to five student organizations during last night’s one-hour meeting. The board fully funded the Muslim Student Association and the Office of the ...
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Next Year’s A.S. Budget Faces Major Cutbacks

May 10, 2011 by

Associated Students Legislative Council approved the association’s 2011-12 budget during last week’s nearly 11-hour meeting. Representatives finalized the budget — which faces a 92 percent decre...
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Government Briefs

May 10, 2011 by

Santa Barbara City Council will review the city’s third quarter budget as of March 31 for the fiscal year of 2011. The council will listen to the Finance Committee’s recommendation to approve $850...
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Weekend Wrap-Up

May 10, 2011 by

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to an assault with a deadly weapon, a container filled with suspicious materials and several alcohol-related crimes this weekend. Deputies received a report of a p...
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