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SB Reads Centers On Life Story of Henrietta Lacks

February 15, 2011 by

The Santa Barbara Public Library System and UCSB are focusing their fifth annual community reading program on The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.
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Gift to Fund SAGE Mind Research

February 15, 2011 by

The SAGE Center for the Study of the Mind received a $1.26 million gift from SAGE Publications, Inc. to establish a junior fellowship at UCSB.
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Weekend Wrap-Up

February 15, 2011 by

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to an assault, burglaries and several alcohol-related crimes this weekend.
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Providing a Voice for Vaginas

February 14, 2011 by

It’s Valentine’s Day! The beautiful day that comes aroundevery year is finally here! You have been presented withthe perfect opportunity to confess the inner love you’vebeen suppressing to the g...
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SB City Fire Department Trains at the Granada

February 14, 2011 by

The Santa Barbara City Fire Department conducted a mock rescue training scenario at the Granada Saturday morning to prepare firefighters for multi-story fire situations.
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Students Default On Debt

February 14, 2011 by

According to recent reports released by the United States Dept. of Education, nationwide student loan default rates are soaring this year.
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UCSB Law Review Endures Budget Cuts

February 14, 2011 by

Despite financial setbacks, UCSB’s Law and Society Journal will publish its 10th volume by the end of Spring Quarter.
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Food Truck To Trek the Tri-County Area

February 14, 2011 by

A ‘gourmet’ food truck will begin cruising through Isla Vista next month to serve its cross-cultural menu to the local community.
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UC Students Petition to Receive State Support

February 14, 2011 by

Volunteers from the University of California Student Association are circulating petitions at each UC campus that ask Gov. Jerry Brown to sign the California D.R.E.A.M. Act into law. ...
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Group Works to Give Back With Backpacks

February 14, 2011 by

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...
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Tutorial Eases Aid Processes

February 14, 2011 by

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.
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Police Implement Bike Theft Countermeasures

February 11, 2011 by

H&RS approached UCPD to tackle bike theft because it has evolved into a “core concern” for campus and area residents.
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Clean Energy Groups Host Eco Cars Event

February 11, 2011 by

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...
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Das Williams Joins Board to Protect Coast

February 11, 2011 by

Assemblyman Das Williams accepted a position on the California State Coastal Conservancy Board earlier this week.
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Santa Barbara City Tour Showcases Local Sights

February 11, 2011 by

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.
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