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February 3, 2011

Students Compete for Chance to Fund Business Ventures

By Marissa Wenzke

A record number of students entered UCSB’s annual New Venture Competition this year for a chance to pitch their original business propositions to prominent corporate representatives and venture capitalists.

February 3, 2011

Ranch Decision Postponed

By Jack Crosbie

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors debated the fate of the controversial Naples Ranch development at yesterday’s regularly scheduled meeting, but ultimately postponed any final decisions on the issue.

February 3, 2011

Distinguished Duo To Host Debate on State of Academic Freedom

By Mackensie Minniear

Academic scholars Cary Nelson and Stanley Fish will host the eighth annual Arthur N. Rupe Debate in Campbell Hall today at 8 p.m. to discuss the role of academic freedom in higher learning.

February 2, 2011

UC Affiliates Flee an Unstable Egypt

By Daily Nexus Staff

A group of 19 University of California students, five of whom attend UCSB, were evacuated from their study abroad programs in Egypt yesterday following the State Dept.’s release of a travel advisory for the area.

February 2, 2011

Coming School Year To Offer More Fiscal Aid

By Christina Lavingia

Students across the UC system could potentially receive more financial aid next academic year than ever before.

February 2, 2011

Proposal Reduces Federal Spending on Students

By Erika Martin, Garik Hauer, Madison Medeiros

The federal government funded the University of California, Santa Barbara $42,020,658 in federal grants throughout the 2010 fiscal year under the Recovery Acts Project.

February 2, 2011

Proposed Cuts to Cost UC Millions

By Maane Khatchatourian

UCSB will have to slash around $40 million from its budget in the upcoming academic year.

February 2, 2011

UC Staffers Cushion Blow of Budget Woe

By Jenna Ryan

Although the university has coped with a smaller budget and preserved essential services through staff cuts, hiring freezes, reductions in operating hours and departmental consolidations, these cutbacks may no longer be ...

February 1, 2011

Revolution In Cairo Prompts Campus Talks

By Elliott Rosenfeld

The University of California Office of the President issued a statement this week to protect the identities of students enrolled in study abroad programs in Cairo.

February 1, 2011

Geezer Bandit Strikes Again, Targets Local Bank Branch

By Garik Hauer

Authorities continue to search for the old geezer who robbed the Goleta Bank of America at gunpoint on Friday night.

February 1, 2011

Weekend Wrap-Up

By Garik Hauer

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to an assault, two burglaries and several alcohol-related crimes this weekend.

February 1, 2011

Book Chronicles SBCC History

By Kathleen Tan

Santa Barbara City College concluded the year-long celebration of its centennial in December with the release of A Century of Success, A Future of Possibilities.

February 1, 2011

iPads Assist in Autism Therapy

By Patrick Schaeper

Local autism treatment provider Easter Seals Tri-Counties announced they will soon use iPads as a tool for speech and behavioral therapy.

February 1, 2011

Missing Fishermen Turn Up Safe

By Daily Nexus Staff

The U.S. Coast Guard recovered a lost sailboat and two sailors from the Channel Islands yesterday morning after getting a little help from the seamen themselves.

February 1, 2011

Black History Month Celebrations To Begin

By Briana McCluskey

Today marks the beginning of Black History Month and the start of a variety of screenings, lectures and exhibitions celebrating African American history and culture.

February 1, 2011

Campus To Take On Recycling Challenge

By Christina Lavingia

UCSB is in its second week of Recyclemania, a quarter-long recycling competition aimed to promote environmental education on college campuses nationwide.