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UCSB Alum Brews Up Success

January 7, 2011 by

UCSB graduate alumnus Jaime Dietenhofer and award-winning brewer Jason Courtney recently opened the Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company in Buellton, California.
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Santa Barbara EAP Scholars Soar in Numbers

January 7, 2011 by

More students from UCSB studied abroad last year with the Education Abroad Program than from any other UC campus.
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Bacteria Levels Lower Water Safety

January 7, 2011 by

While the Santa Barbara Channelkeeper issued warnings for several local beaches this month in response to increased bacterial levels, water quality has likely returned to a safer state by today.
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Haiti Relief Efforts Grow

January 7, 2011 by

UCSB graduate student Nicolás Pascal’s philanthropic efforts have expanded beyond California’s border with the help of the University of California Haiti Initiative.
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Teen Dies in Accident on Train Tracks

January 6, 2011 by

The victim of yesterday afternoon’s train crash has been identified as local high school student Humberto Moreno.
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Freebirds Franchise Grows

January 6, 2011 by

Tavistock Restaurant Group recently announced its plans to open 16 new Freebirds World Burrito locations in California this year.
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With Precious Rights Comes Personal Responsibility

January 6, 2011 by

Everyone likes a good yarn. I’m not talking about the kind the kittens play with, but a good old rip roaring story told around the camp fire or beer pong table.
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Local Under Arrest for Fraud

January 6, 2011 by

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives arrested 26-year-old former UCSB student Imoukhuede Ohiwerei Ehimika last month on several charges of identity theft.
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Pension Plan Sparks Controversy

January 6, 2011 by

A group of 36 University of California executives are threatening legal action against the UC Board of Regents unless the University increases retirement benefits for roughly 200 of its highest-paid e...
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A.S. Discusses Enrollment Issues

January 6, 2011 by

The Associated Students Legislative Council discussed issues ranging from parking permits to class sizes during last night’s first meeting of the quarter.
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Winter Casualties Motivate Groups to Help Homeless

January 6, 2011 by

County agencies and local nonprofits are working together this winter to decrease instances of transient individuals dying from exposure to harsh weather conditions.
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UCSB Program Offers Book to Spur Discussion

January 6, 2011 by

In an effort to encourage intellectual discourse, UCSB will distribute over 2,000 free copies of author Rebecca Skloot’s book, “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks,” today.
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Senior Trio Looks to Finish Strong

January 5, 2011 by

With only three seniors on the squad, the Gauchos’ upside is unparalleled amongst mid-major schools, especially considering their success in the conference that led to their first tournament appeara...
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Del Mar Native Passes Away in Isla Vista Home

January 5, 2011 by

UCSB student Paul Herbert Frank died in his home on Dec. 15. He was 21 years old.
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Admired UCSB Instructor Passes

January 5, 2011 by

Beloved environmental science professor William R. Freudenburg died in his Santa Barbara home on Dec. 28 after a two-year battle with bile duct cancer. He was 59 years old.
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