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Japanese Company Renews Funding

May 5, 2010 by

The Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation of Tokyo recently gave UCSB almost $6 million to continue research in advanced materials for the next four years.  This is the third time the company — which sup...
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A.S. Denies the Brothas

May 4, 2010 by

The Associated Students Finance Board allotted $15,746 to 12 student organizations during last night’s nearly three hour meeting. The board began their meeting by addressing their dwindling spring u...
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Four Locals Forge Cash, Go to Prison

May 4, 2010 by

Police arrested a UCSB student and three other young adults late last month for counterfeiting $20 bills and spending them in Isla Vista. Authorities charged all four suspects with forgery and conspir...
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Drive-In To Reopen for Summer

May 4, 2010 by

After 19 years of disuse, the Santa Barbara Drive-In — located just minutes from campus — will burst back into life Friday night with the premier of "Iron Man 2."
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Third-Year Santa Barbara Student Dies Abruptly

May 4, 2010 by

UCSB student Katherine Yuhas died on April 29 in her home in Isla Vista. She was 20 years old.
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Voters Give Athletics a Red Card on Funding

May 4, 2010 by

Contrary to previous reports, students voted down the Intercollegiate Athletic Scholarships Fee in the recent election.
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Santa Barbara Beach Hosts AVP Event

May 3, 2010 by

Over 250 of the world’s most renowned beach volleyball players competed in Santa Barbara this weekend as a part of the Association of Volleyball Professionals’ 12-stop tour.
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Weekend Crime Wrap-Up

May 3, 2010 by

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to two sexual assaults, a medical emergency and an instance of residential burglary this weekend.
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Queer Fair Takes Over Pardall Road

May 3, 2010 by

The Queer Student Union wrapped up its annual Pride Week with a festival spanning Pardall Road on Saturday.
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David Sedaris To Speak at Arlington Theatre Tonight

May 3, 2010 by

Humorist and best-selling author David Sedaris will lecture tonight at 8 p.m. in the Arlington Theatre.
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Room Made in Budget for Sacramento Center

May 3, 2010 by

The University of California’s satellite program in Sacramento, which was closed last fall due to budget issues, will be reopening some of its programs starting this summer. The UC Center Sacramento...
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Local Facility Offers Lessons, Practice Space

May 3, 2010 by

A new music studio recently opened in Goleta to provide a place for bands, solo musicians and music students to unleash their creativity.
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National Academy of Sciences Recruits Santa Barbara Scholars

May 3, 2010 by

Two UCSB faculty members were recently honored as inductees of the National Academy of Sciences.
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Queer Students To Marry in Storke Plaza

April 30, 2010 by

Today’s forecast calls for sunshine, rainbows and the 20th annual Queer Wedding ceremony in Storke Plaza.
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Annual Fair Returns to Santa Barbara

April 30, 2010 by

The 21st annual Santa Barbara Fair & Expo will offer locals a wide range of carnival rides, food and live performances this weekend at the Earl Warren Showgrounds.
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