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Charities To Aid Victims of Quake

April 16, 2010 by

Local nonprofit groups are working alongside partner organizations in China and Tibet to provide relief to those affected by Tuesday's magnitude 6.9 earthquake on the Tibetan Plateau.
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Closures Prove Efficient

April 14, 2010 by

Following the success of last weekend's crackdown on Floatopia, local officials have indicated they may rely on beach closures again in the future should public safety or environmental concerns arise.
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Lock-In Fees Face Scrutiny

April 14, 2010 by

Next week's spring election ballot will include eight reaffirmations that propose the continuation of various previously approved student lock-in fees.
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Applicant Pool Holds High GPAs, Diversity

April 14, 2010 by

A total of 19,721 high-school seniors -- roughly 42 percent of the 46,672 that applied -- were admitted to UCSB for the 2010-11 year.
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Bren School Screens Plastics Film

April 14, 2010 by

A new environmental campaign highlighting the negative impacts of single-use plastic bags will be showcased today as part of a weeklong sustainability project.
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Council Shelves Bills

April 14, 2010 by

Associated Students Legislative Council members tabled almost every bill brought up during their brief two-hour meeting last night. Council members discussed changes to the spring election ballot and ...
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Candidates Discuss Platforms

April 13, 2010 by

Candidates for Associated Students president and external vice president of statewide affairs squared off in respective debates yesterday in preparation for next week's election.
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Study Analyzes Emissions Law

April 13, 2010 by

Graduate students from UCSB's Bren School of Environmental Science and Management have proposed amendments to alter alleged mistakes they found in the Obama administration's 2012-16 fuel economy stand...
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A.S. Funds New Transit Program

April 13, 2010 by

Temporarily or permanently disabled students may have access to a new chauffeur-style transportation service on campus as soon as this summer, thanks to $100,000 that Associated Students recently made...
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Dept. Rescinds Mistaken Acceptances

April 13, 2010 by

The university had to apologize to 60 waitlisted applicants last week after mistakenly sending the Fall 2010 hopefuls congratulatory letters intended for admitted students.
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Weekend Features Earth Day Activities

April 13, 2010 by

Santa Barbara's Community Environmental Council will host the 40th Earth Day festival at Alameda Park this weekend.
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Weekend Wrap-Up

April 13, 2010 by

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol handled a deluge of Floatopia-related crime this weekend, responding to thefts, medical emergencies and alcohol violations.
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CLAS Seeks Lock-in Fee Support

April 13, 2010 by

Campus Learning Assistance Services is turning to students to approve a $16.16 fee to alleviate many of the projected shortfalls from budget cuts.
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Event Works to Find Jobs for Students

April 13, 2010 by

UCSB Career Services will be hosting its biggest career fair of the year today from 1 to 4 p.m. at Corwin Pavilion.
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State Street Hall Hosts Elvis Costello

April 13, 2010 by

World-renowned musician Elvis Costello will grace the stage of Santa Barbara's Arlington Theatre tonight at 8 p.m.
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