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Slug Finding Makes Waves

September 24, 2010 by

UCSB research biologist Jeff Goddard recently discovered a new species of the most savage class of animals in the kingdom — the sea slug!
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Library Features Art Project

September 24, 2010 by

Davidson Library recently unveiled a participatory art installation made entirely of Post-it notes.
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Permit Problems Force Festival to Scale Back Show

September 24, 2010 by

Despite facing numerous obstacles from city officials, the ocean-side West Beach Music and Arts Festival will kick off the new school year with music and entertainment this weekend.
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Creek Campaign Takes Notice of the Importance of Water

September 24, 2010 by

Starting tomorrow, various community groups, nonprofits and volunteers will participate in a multitude of projects designed to protect Santa Barbara’s scenic watershed and recognize the annual local...
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Military Policy Bill Faces Delays

September 23, 2010 by

Voting on the repeal of the military’s controversial “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy was further postponed on Tuesday by a Senatorial filibuster.
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UC Board Passes Expansion Plan

September 23, 2010 by and

The University of California Board of Regents approved UCSB’s Long Range Development Plan as well as changes to the UC’s retirement policy after their meeting last week.
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CA Drive To Register New Voters

September 23, 2010 by

University of California and California State University campuses across the state kicked off the annual UC Student Association voter registration drive this week.
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Director Retires From Paper

September 23, 2010 by

Journalist Jerry Roberts will retire from his post as publications director of the Daily Nexus today.
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80 Years of Kicking Ass, Taking Names

September 23, 2010 by

In the center of the University of California, Santa Barbara campus looms Storke Tower.
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Stores Plan for School

September 23, 2010 by

As the majority of UCSB students moved in this past weekend, local stores geared up for Gauchos looking for dorm and apartment necessities.
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Tropicana Gardens Grows New Branches

September 23, 2010 by

Prior to the start of the academic year, the privately owned residence hall Tropicana Gardens purchased the neighboring Fontainebleu buildings and renovated the facilities in an effort to garner more ...
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Goleta Library Opens Council Space to Locals

September 23, 2010 by

In response to a vacancy on the Santa Barbara County’s Library Advisory Committee, the Goleta City Council is accepting applications to fill the unexpired term.
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Employee Steps Down

September 23, 2010 by

Elizabeth Downing retired from her post as director of Student Health Services earlier this month after holding the position for five years.
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Pair Examines Effects of Oil Spill

September 23, 2010 by

Following the catastrophic oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, UCSB researcher David Valentine and Texas A&M’s John Kessler were given the opportunity to study the distinct behavior of the gasses ...
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Rigs to Reef Bill Approved

September 16, 2010 by

Aging oil rigs off of California’s coast might remain long after they stop pumping oil, following a law passed last month by the state legislature.
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