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Cellular Company Triumphs

September 27, 2010 by Garik Hauer

Last week cellular company Next G gained approval from the county board of supervisors to install a system of wireless antennas — or “nodes” — in Montecito.
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UC Works to Help Haiti

September 27, 2010 by Maane Khatchatourian

The University of California Haiti Initiative recently embarked on a 10-day fact-finding trip to Haiti.
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Scholars Study Avian Attraction

September 27, 2010 by Daily Nexus Staff

Two UCSB scientists have used video recordings to document how auditory and visual displays of communication by male birds can affect the responses of their female counterparts.
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Campus Tests New H2O Condenser

September 27, 2010 by Maane Khatchatourian

UCSB recently installed a portable sustainable water system (a big title for something that looks like a refrigerator) which appears to produce water out of nothing.
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Parks Take Price Off of Nature

September 24, 2010 by Jeremy Zeller

In celebration of National Public Lands Day on Saturday, the Los Padres National Forest has announced this Saturday as a “Fee Free Day,” inviting visitors to enjoy the park’s facilities free of ...
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Slug Finding Makes Waves

September 24, 2010 by Erika Martin

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 Katherine Friedman

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 Garik Hauer

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 Roger Jackson

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 Erika Martin

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 Katherine Friedman and Erika Martin

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 Katherine Friedman

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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