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Gaucho Soccer: Cultivating a Legacy

December 8, 2010 by

As a fan of UCSB soccer, it would be easy to get used to the success: nine consecutive trips to the NCAA Tournament, a National Championship in 2006, 16 All-Americans and 14 current professional playe...
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SB Begins Enforcing Social Host Ordinance

December 7, 2010 by

The Social Host Liability Ordinance came into effect on Dec. 1, granting county law enforcement the legal right to enter homes if they suspect a minor is drinking on the premises.
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Santa Barbara County Applies New Alcohol Law

November 24, 2010 by

To cut down on underage drinking, county officials will begin enforcement of a new ordinance next month that allows officers entry into residencies if they suspect minors are drinking on the premises.
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Study Explores Sex-Related Drug Preferences in Rodents

November 24, 2010 by

UCSB psychology graduate student Kerri Kerstetter recently found that female rats prefer a cocaine high to a food coma.
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Deli Deals To Aid Homeless

November 24, 2010 by

The Santa Barbara based Transition House is partnering with (805) Deli for the third year in a row to offer their week-long buy one, donate one benefit for needy families.
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Professor Visits Military Trial to Analyze Torture

November 24, 2010 by

UCSB sociology associate professor Lisa Hajjar was present at the Guantánamo Bay last month for the trial of a former child soldier.
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Campus Scholar Accepts Social Science Honors

November 24, 2010 by

UCSB sociology assistant professor Victor Rios recently received the American Society of Criminology’s New Scholar Award.
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The Balancing Act: Working Mothers at UCSB

November 23, 2010 by

Laurel Wilder is the assistant director of Institutional Research & Planning at UCSB. She works an eight-hour day and exercises during her lunch hour.
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Venoco Withdraws Oil Plans

November 23, 2010 by

Last week, oil company Venoco Energy formally threw in the hat and announced the cessation of their efforts to expand oil drilling off the Santa Barbara coast.
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Game Show Quizzes Professor

November 23, 2010 by

UCSB linguistics professor Robert Kennedy will appear on tonight’s episode of “Jeopardy!” airing at 7 p.m. on Channel 6 KSBY.
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A.S. Board Allocates Fall Funds

November 23, 2010 by

The Associated Students Finance Board distributed $10,705 to eight student organizations during their final meeting of the year, held last night in the UCen.
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Display Recreates Classical History

November 22, 2010 by

The Museum of the Ancient Roman Soldier opened to a small crowd during its first major exhibition at the Karpeles Library Manuscript Museum in downtown Santa Barbara this weekend.
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Corps Director Lauds Volunteering Benefits

November 22, 2010 by

“I worked on youth development in the second-largest city,” said Church, “I served my country as a political volunteer. It was a great thing to do, a good career move.”
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Brain Teaser Plays Mind Games With SB Crowd

November 22, 2010 by

Puzzle enthusiasts assembled at Campbell Hall last Saturday for a night of stimulation, courtesy of Will Shortz.
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Students of Color Convene at UCSB

November 22, 2010 by

Students from across the state gathered at UCSB this weekend for the 22nd annual Students of Color Conference.
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