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Blue Whale Skeleton Dives Back Into Local Museum

The Santa Barbara Natural History Museum will celebrate the homecoming of “Chad” the Blue Whale skeleton on Wednesday, after a nine-month restoration of the specimen.
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Voting Turnout Shrinks Among Young Populace

Youth voter participation drastically declined during last week’s midterm elections.
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Santa Barbara Hosts Marathon

Local runners competed against athletes from around the world this weekend in the second annual Santa Barbara International Marathon.
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UCSB Alum’s Screenplay Wins Award

UCSB alumnus Branden Cahn recently placed second in the prestigious Samuel Goldwyn Writing competition.
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UC Tests Internet Class Quality

The University of California recently launched the planning phase of a two-year trial determining whether online undergraduate courses can uphold UC standards.
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SigEp Gives Out Annual Round of Scholarships

For the fifth year in a row, UCSB’s Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity hosted the annual California Gamma Chapter Balanced Man Banquet on Sunday, distributing $5,250 worth of scholarships at the event.
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Council Creates Shelter Plans

Amid controversial community discussions about reducing homelessness, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors held a meeting Tuesday to determine the procedures for opening countywide homeless w...
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Writer Visits MCC, Argues to Vindicate Palestine Perspective

Author and Palestinian rights activist Ali Abunimah discussed potential solutions to the Israel-Palestine conflict yesterday at the MultiCultural Center.
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Book Collection Reaches Milestone

UCSB’s Davidson Library will celebrate the acquisition of its 3 millionth volume throughout next week.
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TV Doctor Explains Celebrity Influence

Dr. Drew Pinsky addressed the rising issues of addiction and sexual promiscuity in American culture last night at a beneficiary event held at the Arlington Theater.
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Health Centers Issue Flu Shots

The Sansum Clinic started offering free flu vaccinations throughout the county today in preparation for the winter season.
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LA Speaker Set To Narrate Basketball

Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Josh Suchon made his first appearance as the UCSB women’s basketball team’s new announcer in the team’s season opening exhibition game last night.
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KCSB Seeks Financial Support for Local Events, Broadcasting

KCSB, UCSB’s 24-7 non-commercial radio station, began its annual fund drive yesterday that will conclude on Nov. 12.
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California College Tuitions Reach Unmatched Heights

The cost of a college education for out-of-state transfer students attending UC Berkeley is the highest of any public university in the nation and places the school on a list of the 100 most expensive...
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Association To Hold Annual Film Exhibition

The Santa Barbara LGBTQ community will host the 19th annual OUTrageous Film Festival this weekend.
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