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No Chime for Time as Tower Gets Fixed

November 30, 2009 by

Storke Tower's bells will cease to toll for the next three weeks as construction crews work to repair the campanile.
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International Students Journey to Yosemite for Recent Holiday

November 30, 2009 by

While most of UCSB's population was elbow deep in their turkey dinners last weekend, more than 50 of the university's international students were enjoying the natural splendor of Thanksgiving in Yosem...
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“Dead” Demand Answers

November 25, 2009 by

With skeletons painted on their faces, a group of students fell to the ground in the Arbor yesterday to protest the "death" of public education.
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Ex-Gaucho Becomes Catwalk Contender

November 25, 2009 by

In just a few days, former UCSB student Jamie Lee Darley could be strutting down the runway as a Victoria’s Secret Angel. The Victoria’s Secret’s “Angel Boot Camp” Compet...
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Police Blotter

November 25, 2009 by

That’s a Bush, Not a Bed Sat., Nov. 14, 12:03 a.m. — A heavily intoxicated man seated on the curb attracted the attention of several passing revelers and, subsequently, the Isla Vista Foot Patrol....
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Turkeys Fill Tummies

November 25, 2009 by

Thousands of local residents will be able to celebrate Thanksgiving this year, thanks to the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County’s annual turkey drive. The food bank began collecting donated turkeys ea...
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Notable Aquatic Leader Passes

November 24, 2009 by

UCSB waterman Rob Gibson passed away at home on Nov. 11 after battling with cancer. He was 60.
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A.S. Distributes Final Fall Funds

November 24, 2009 by

The Associated Students Finance Board distributed $21,775 to nine student organizations in the final meeting of Fall Quarter last night.
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Small Firms Acquire Cash Stimulus for Green Tools

November 24, 2009 by

Two local businesses were awarded grants from the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act, Congresswoman Lois Capps announced yesterday. The two businesses, Dehlsen Associates, LLC of Carpinteria and...
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Academic Endorses Bills in Washington

November 24, 2009 by

UCSB professor Manuel Casas spoke before the United States Congress earlier this month on behalf of immigrant children. Casas, a professor emeritus of counseling, clinical and school psychology in the...
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Locals Fight for Department

November 23, 2009 by

Over 1,600 people rallied at Pavilion Gym on Friday to support UCSB's Exercise & Sports Studies minor as it faces extinction from the university's budget crunch.
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Weekend Wrap-Up

November 23, 2009 by

A college-aged male fell from the cliffs along Del Playa Drive Saturday night, sustaining minimal injuries.
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Local Art To Honor Recent Fire Victims

November 23, 2009 by

In commemoration of the brave actions of firefighters and survivors alike, the Santa Barbara County Arts Commission will sponsor the creation of a red hot mural.
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Protesters Take Over Buildings

November 23, 2009 by

University of California students across the state broke into a frenzy of protests last week in response to the 32 percent tuition increase approved by the UC Board of Regents on Thursday. Demonstrati...
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Stayin’ Alive

November 20, 2009 by

Playoff games are never easy, and Thursday night was no exception. The key is simply to get the job done. The UCSB men's soccer team did that, but only just, in its exciting 1-0 victory over Wofford C...
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