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Plan May Renew Coastal Drilling

February 11, 2010 by and

A proposal that would allow the expansion of offshore oil development into state waters -- something that has not happened since the 1969 Santa Barbara oil spill -- is once again being debated after b...
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Campus Events To Educate on Black Culture

February 11, 2010 by

UCSB has kicked off Black History Month with an array of cultural and historical events, with more on the way.
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Kids To Help Restore Isle Habitats

February 11, 2010 by

Elementary school children will soon contribute to habitat restoration efforts on Anacapa Island thanks to a grant to promote sustainability and education.
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A.S. Considers Rove Opposers

February 11, 2010 by

The Associated Students Legislative Council discussed several matters of business at last night's meeting and entertained a heated debate over Karl Rove's scheduled appearance at UCSB this month.
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Discover the Food of the Gods

February 10, 2010 by


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Jumbo Squid Fill Residents’ Fishing Boats

February 10, 2010 by

An influx of giant squid off the shore of Santa Barbara has sparked the interest of seasoned fishermen and locals alike.
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SB Converts Grease to Energy

February 10, 2010 by

Fat and grease will soon turn into a source of electrical power for Santa Barbara thanks to a new waste management plan.
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New Group Embraces Diversity

February 10, 2010 by

A new student organization at UCSB hopes to create a safe space and open forum for multicultural, mixed-race and mixed-ethnicity students.
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Group Strives to Maintain Active Status

February 10, 2010 by

CALPIRG members are collecting student pledges this week as they scramble to keep UCSB's chapter alive.
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Events Speak Out Against Violence

February 9, 2010 by

During the weeklong campaign for "Speak Up Against Hate," organizers hope to educate students about hate crime and incidents at UCSB.
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SB Officials Help Vagrants

February 9, 2010 by

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors voted last week to allocate $40,000 to make improvements to warming shelters for the homeless.
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Laptop Loan Service Begins

February 9, 2010 by

The Instructional Computing Dept. is conducting a trial program this quarter that allows students in need to borrow laptop computers for several hours at a time, free of charge.
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A.S. Allocates Funding to 15 Groups

February 9, 2010 by

The Associated Students Finance Board dispersed $41,286 to 15 student organizations at last night's over nearly seven-hour meeting.
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Tree Debris Obstructs Bike Path

February 9, 2010 by

Yesterday afternoon, a giant tree trunk fell down near the tunnel by UCSB Student Health.
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Property Owner Disputes Official A.S. Statement

February 8, 2010 by

On Thursday, Associated Students officials publicly challenged allegations of property damages incurred by its Legislative Council during a weekend retreat at a private villa rented with student fees.
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