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SB Rises in Playboy Party Ranking

April 19, 2010 by

Playboy Magazine has named UCSB the number eight party school in the nation.
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Whales Season Reaches Peak

April 19, 2010 by

Grey whale mothers and their newborn calves are currently making their annual migration north through the Santa Barbara Channel, providing ample opportunities to spot the massive marine mammals.
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Local Shops Use Profits to Save Energy

April 19, 2010 by

Isla Vista businesses will contribute to sustainable initiatives throughout the week in an effort to increase environmental practices.
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A.S. Denies Funding for Invisible Children

April 19, 2010 by

The Associated Students Finance Board distributed $33,285 to 16 student organizations at last night's meeting, leaving $67,786 left in the unallocated funds for the remainder of the year.
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Organization Promotes Green Transportation

April 19, 2010 by

The Transportation Alternatives Board discussed various ways to promote alternative modes of commute in their continued efforts to reduce the number of single-rider vehicles on campus at yesterday's t...
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Park Event Rewards Talented I.V. Rollers

April 19, 2010 by

Over 150 UCSB students and out-of-towners flocked to Anisq' Oyo' Park this Saturday to let the good times -- and the joints -- roll at the sixth annual Joint Rolling Competition.
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Weekend Wrap-Up

April 19, 2010 by

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol handled several reports of violence this weekend, and also came to the aid of a student who drunkenly fell from the cliffs overlooking the ocean.
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Gaucho Studies Garner Acclaim

April 19, 2010 by

Many of UCSB's undergraduate and graduate programs recently received high marks in national academic rankings.
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Week of Revelry Honors Seniors

April 19, 2010 by

"Gaucho Days" kicks off today with a variety of events in honor of the 2010 graduating class.
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Residences To Replace Old Hospital Site

April 19, 2010 by

Cottage Health Systems will begin a $45 million construction project today where St. Francis Hospital used to be in downtown Santa Barbara.
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City Debates Pot Regulation

April 16, 2010 by

Santa Barbara may limit the number of medical marijuana dispensaries to five, following an agreement between city council members at this week's meeting.
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2010 Vote Brings Lock-Ins to Table

April 16, 2010 by

In the spring election kicking off Monday, students will decide on eight fee reaffirmations that propose maintaining certain previously approved lock-ins.
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Campus Group Participates in Model League

April 16, 2010 by

UCSB's Model Arab League team racked up a number of awards at a major regional competition last Saturday.
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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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