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A.S. Talks Race

The Associated Students Legislative Council debated a number of issues ranging from hate crimes to environmental racism at their first meeting of the year yesterday.
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Police Blotter

I.V. Hosts: Dancing With the Idiots Fri., Sept. 25, 11:35 p.m. -- Officers patrolling a busy Del Playa Drive couldn't help but take notice as a flamboyant 18-year-old strutted by. With revelry i...
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Mayor Hopefuls Host Discussion

The five candidates for mayor of Santa Barbara met at a forum downtown last night in advance of a citywide election Nov. 3. The potential mayors spoke to a crowd of more than 50 people, discussing pr...
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MCP Stays in Spite of Fiscal Crisis

Despite expanding class sizes and drastic budget cuts, UCSB students will still be responsible for averaging a 15-unit course load per the Minimum Cumulative Progress policy implemented last fall.
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Measure To Restrict Building Size

An initiative set to appear on November's city-wide ballot has put the focus on an oft-ignored topic: building height restrictions.
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UCSB Gulps Up Grant Money

Thanks to an influx of federal and state funding, UCSB's Alcohol & Drug Program will be expanding and refining its services over the next two years.
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County Aids Pharmacy Costs

In an effort to lower the cost of prescription medica¬tions, Santa Barbara County is now offering residents a discounted drug card.
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Stimulus To Aid Research

Select UCSB programs will feel a slight reprieve from the budget crunch thanks to $36 million in grants awarded to researchers through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
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Greek System Draws Plethora of Students

Last week, over 600 students participated in the Greek system's annual Fall rush.
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A.S. Allocates First Funds of the Year

In its opening meeting of the year, Associated Students Finance Board allocated $17,437 of its $517,346 yearly budget.
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Post Grads Teach High Schoolers

A new UCSB program offers high school students the opportunity to attend a cutting edge science education program on campus.
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Arrests, Injuries Occur in I.V.

With Isla Vista's famed debauchery on full display, the I.V. Foot Patrol was out in force this back-to-school weekend.
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Clinics Offer Flu Shots

With flu season fast approaching, the Santa Barbara County Public Health Dept. is sponsoring seasonal flu clinics throughout the month of October.
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County Aids Low-Income Community

Santa Barbara County's efforts to curb homelessness will receive some much-needed assistance thanks to this year's federal stimulus package.
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Storke Tower Celebrates 40 Years

Yesterday afternoon, the Storke Tower carillon rang out in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the tower's erection.
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