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February 14, 2011

Group Works to Give Back With Backpacks

By Online Editor

Thanks to the work of five UCSB alumni who helped to create the non- profit, when you buy a backpack made by Ark Collective, the organization donates another one to underprivileged students in Los Angeles.

February 14, 2011

Tutorial Eases Aid Processes

By Alexander Colletta

Students struggling to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid by the imminent deadline can use a new, seven-step tutorial to simplify the process.

February 11, 2011

Police Implement Bike Theft Countermeasures

By Demi Anter

H&RS approached UCPD to tackle bike theft because it has evolved into a “core concern” for campus and area residents.

February 11, 2011

Clean Energy Groups Host Eco Cars Event

By Megan Smith

Several environmentally-minded organizations are holding a workshop about the benefits of electric vehicles tomorrow from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District business office.

February 11, 2011

Das Williams Joins Board to Protect Coast

By Daily Nexus Staff

Assemblyman Das Williams accepted a position on the California State Coastal Conservancy Board earlier this week.

February 11, 2011

Santa Barbara City Tour Showcases Local Sights

By Milena Milojicic

The Santa Barbara City Walk will allow UCSB students and community members to explore often-overlooked areas of the city tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

February 11, 2011

Arts & Lectures Hosts Creator of ‘Mad Men’

By Jack Crosbie

Matthew Weiner, creator and executive producer of the AMC series “Mad Men,” will host a lecture this Sunday at 3 p.m. at Santa Barbara’s Granada Theatre.

February 10, 2011

Acclaimed Speaker Critiques Food Industry

By Yishian Yao

Michael Pollan will serve up a wealth of knowledge tonight at 8 p.m. in the Granada to kick off the UCSB Arts & Lectures’ “Food for Thought” series. A leading figure in the sustainable food movement, Pollan was...

February 10, 2011

City Defers Bench Proposal

By Megan Meyer

The Santa Barbara City Council voted against a proposal to rotate benches on State Street as a panhandling deterrent during their Tuesday meeting. The $50,000 project was called for by local business owners concerned abo...

February 10, 2011

Gauchos Depart Turbulent Egypt

By Maane Khatchatourian

A number of UCSB students who were compelled to evacuate their study abroad programs in Egypt last week by the U.S. State Dept. are now scattered across the Middle East and U.S., their studies cut short by nearly three m...

February 10, 2011

Fire Alarm Frustrates Library-Goers

By Katherine Friedman

Students were evacuated from UCSB’s Davidson Library around 12:30 p.m. yesterday after a smoke detector went off in the building.

February 10, 2011

Real Life To Host Talk on Sex From a Christian Perspective

By Marissa Wenzke

Several campus organizations will discuss sex from a Christian position today during a public forum in Isla Vista Theater.

February 9, 2011

Protesters Face Charges

By Jenna Ryan

Last week the Orange County district attorney charged 11 University of California students with criminal conspiracy for having disturbed a presentation by the Israeli ambassador to the U.S. in 2010.

February 9, 2011

SB Gas Tops Off as Nation’s Priciest

By Daily Nexus Staff

Santa Barbara County had the highest gas prices in the nation yesterday, according to online gas price monitor www.gasbuddy.com.

February 9, 2011

Educator To Defend Strip Clubs

By Christina Lavingia

UCSB communication professor Daniel Linz testified in a Tennessee court on Jan. 31 to oppose government regulation of strip clubs.

February 9, 2011

Apple Apps Share Personal User ID

By Patrick Kulp

Over half of Apple’s iPhone applications leak user information without direct consent, according to a recent study co-authored by UCSB computer science professor Giovanni Vigna.