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Ranch Decision Postponed

February 3, 2011 by

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 ...
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Distinguished Duo To Host Debate on State of Academic Freedom

February 3, 2011 by

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.
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UC Affiliates Flee an Unstable Egypt

February 2, 2011 by

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...
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Coming School Year To Offer More Fiscal Aid

February 2, 2011 by

Students across the UC system could potentially receive more financial aid next academic year than ever before.
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Proposal Reduces Federal Spending on Students

February 2, 2011 by , and

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.
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Proposed Cuts to Cost UC Millions

February 2, 2011 by

UCSB will have to slash around $40 million from its budget in the upcoming academic year.
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UC Staffers Cushion Blow of Budget Woe

February 2, 2011 by

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 cutbac...
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Revolution In Cairo Prompts Campus Talks

February 1, 2011 by

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.
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Geezer Bandit Strikes Again, Targets Local Bank Branch

February 1, 2011 by

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

February 1, 2011 by

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

February 1, 2011 by

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.
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iPads Assist in Autism Therapy

February 1, 2011 by

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

February 1, 2011 by

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.
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Black History Month Celebrations To Begin

February 1, 2011 by

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.
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Campus To Take On Recycling Challenge

February 1, 2011 by

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