News

Hate Crime Bill To Include LGBT

May 19, 2009 by Staff

California assembly members Pedro Nava and Mike Eng are calling on the United States Senate to expand the current definition of a federal hate crime to include offenses against the LGBT community.
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Ludacris Headlines Music Event

May 18, 2009 by Todd Prodanovich

Harder Stadium drew a crowd of thousands Saturday for the 30th annual Extravaganza concert, featuring headliner Ludacris.
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Garden To Reopen in Fire’s Wake

May 18, 2009 by Lexi Pandell

The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden will reopen today after the Jesusita Fire devastated the landscape and destroyed countless rare plants.
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UCSB Relays for Cancer Research

May 18, 2009 by Angel Rodriguez Reporter

Over a thousand Good Samaritans raised nearly $78,000 for the American Cancer Society this weekend by walking, running and jogging through the night at UCSB's 6th annual Relay For Life.
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State Warns Fire Victims of Fraudulent Contractors

May 15, 2009 by Evan Sherwood

The California Contractors State License Board will be out in force next Tuesday in an effort to prevent phony contractors from scamming those who lost homes in the Jesusita Fire.
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Undergrads Participate in Research Colloquium

May 15, 2009 by Jordanne Pascual

Marking the largest turnout in the event's history, 175 undergraduate students showcased their research and creative works yesterday at the annual Undergraduate Research Colloquium in Corwin Pavilion.
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UCSB Professor Receives National Honors

May 15, 2009 by Jeff Nettleton

The prestigious National Academy of Education recently selected a UCSB faculty member to join its ranks.
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Man Battles Fire Unassisted

May 14, 2009 by Evan Sherwood

UCSB emeritus professor Richard Martin recently fought the Jesusita Fire single-handedly, riding out the firestorm in a homemade bunker.
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I.V. To Enforce Tagging Policy

May 14, 2009 by Staff

Despite a new law requiring timely removal of graffiti, tagging in Isla Vista remains a growing problem.
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Troupe Places in Top 8

May 14, 2009 by Richard Lau

Rising fees, a worsening job market and destructive wildfires notwithstanding, UCSB students now have something to laugh at - their very own top-ranked comedy troupe.
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Gaucho Entrepreneurs Compete for Funding

May 14, 2009 by Julie Epstein

A $7,500 grand prize is on the line as four teams of UCSB students enter the final round of the 10th New Venture Competition tomorrow.
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Council Debates Bills, Resolutions

May 14, 2009 by Kristen Peters

Last night's Associated Students Legislative Council meeting featured a whopping 43 items of new business.
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Fire Begets New Home Idea

May 13, 2009 by Lexi Pandell

With the Jesusita Fire under control, and evacuees returning home, environmental contractors have begun discussing the possibility of rebuilding green, fireproof homes for the victims of this latest w...
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