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April 9, 2009

SB County Reverses Oil Stance

By Travis Miller

In August of last year, when gas prices flirted with $5 a gallon and "drill, baby, drill" was a part of the national vernacular, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors made a loud statement and dropped its longsta...

April 9, 2009

Authorities Arrest Thief

By Staff

The "Sleeves Bandit" - an accused serial bank robber that has been linked to at least 16 heists, including three in the Santa Barbara area - was arrested Monday following a botched robbery in Northern California.

April 9, 2009

Campus Strives to Prevent Rape

By Richard Lau

Throughout April -- Sexual Assault Awareness Month -- UCSB will present a line up of activities designed to end rape and sexual violence in the student community.

April 9, 2009

A.S. Launches Forums

By Kristen Peters

Candidates for two of the Associated Students vice presidential positions faced off yesterday in the second round of spring election debates.

April 9, 2009

A.S. Debates Fight Night

By Maane Khatchatourian

The Associated Students Legislative Council reinstated a council member to the board during last night's four-hour meeting.

April 8, 2009

Budget Woes Limit Admissions

By Benjamin Gottlieb

Admission to one of the UC's nine undergraduate campuses proved more difficult this year, according to statistics released by the University of California Office of the President yesterday.

April 8, 2009

Feds Give Life to New Research

By S.F.

After eight years in the cold, stem cell research is poised to benefit from the open support of the Obama administration.

April 8, 2009

A.S. Executive Hopefuls Debate

By Kristen Peters

Three candidates vying for the position of Associated Students president engaged in a battle of banter yesterday as each attempted to win over UCSB voters.

April 8, 2009

New Admission Policy Prompts Diversity Debate

By Matt Matejcek

A new UC admissions policy meant to increase diversity has prompted backlash from some who charge that the changes give an unfair advantage to white applicants at the expense of prospective Asian-American students.

April 7, 2009

JMike To Run For SB Mayor

By Lexi Pandell

"JMike" is not your average Santa Barbara mayoral candidate. Justin "JMike!" Michael is a 29-year-old musician with no prior political experience and a criminal record. He's not affiliated with any political party and i...

April 7, 2009

UCSB Hosts Car Inventors

By Nader Heidari

An MIT engineer made a pit stop on campus yesterday to divulge the details of his team's performance in the "Urban Challenge" - a government contest in which engineers and scientists developed self-driving vehicles capab...

April 7, 2009

Rec Cen II Soaks Up the Sun

By Evan Sherwood

In a move to combat rising energy costs, the rooftop of the Recreation Center Expansion - which includes the popular MAC gym - has been outfitted with a battalion of 816 solar panels.

April 7, 2009

Locals Protest Obama Policies

By Staff

Several hundred protestors gathered downtown on Saturday in a modern day "Tea Party" to publicly "revolt and rally" against President Obama's recent congressionally approved spending plans.

April 7, 2009

A.S. Funds 20 Groups

By Maane Khatchatourian

The Associated Students Finance Board apportioned $62,121.04 to 20 student organizations during last night's seven-hour meeting.

April 7, 2009

Blotter on the Beach Edition

By Staff

Sat, April 4, 3:30 p.m. - In the midst of thousands upon thousands of drunken revelers partying around them, officers patrolling the beach below Del Playa Drive came across something that didn't seem quite right.

April 6, 2009