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Venoco Withdraws Oil Plans

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

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

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

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

“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

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

Students from across the state gathered at UCSB this weekend for the 22nd annual Students of Color Conference.
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Regents Enact Rise in UC Fees

The University of California Board of Regents voted 15-5 to raise student tuition by eight percent during yesterday’s final day of meetings. Their approval of an $822 tuition increase will take effe...
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Enigmatologist To Perform for UCSB Audience

World-accredited puzzle master Will Shortz will present an interactive lecture at UCSB on Saturday as part of the Arts & Lectures series.
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Santa Barbara Museum to Display Roman Artifacts

The Museum of the Ancient Roman Soldier opens for its first major exhibition this weekend at the Karpeles Library Manuscript Museum in downtown Santa Barbara.
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Regents Approve Increase in UC Fees

The University of California Board of Regents voted 15-5 to raise student tuition by eight percent during yesterday’s final day of meetings.
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Crisis Simulation Tests Emergency Strategies

County officials participated in a statewide disaster drill yesterday to test state medical facilities’ response to the possibility of a terrorist attack.
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Charity Group Asks Area to Contribute

The Santa Barbara County FoodBank is requesting turkey donations from the community to address a significant shortage in this year’s holiday drive.
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Scholar Reviews Consumer Trends

UCSB economics professor Peter Kuhn will discuss the minutiae of the nation’s economy this Saturday.
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SB Group To Showcase Activist Art

UCSB will host the 22nd annual Student of Color Conference this weekend.
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