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Dictionary of Dorm Life

August 26, 2009 by and

So you're officially a collegiate scholar at one of the country's finest institutions, huh? Think again! You're not a true Gaucho until you've lived the dorm life. Now hold onto your morals and values...
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How to Use Gaucho Online Databases (GOLD)

August 26, 2009 by

When you're done sizzling on the beach, slipping in and out of hooch-induced demi-comas, participating in hippie festivals at one of I.V.'s illustrious parks and -- most importantly -- avoiding gettin...
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Who’s Who at UCSB…

August 26, 2009 by

Henry T. Yang - Chancellor Henry Yang, who became UCSB's chancellor in 1994, oversees the administration of the university. In addition to being UCSB's chief administrator, Yang is an award-winning p...
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It’s Like Riding a Bike

August 26, 2009 by and

You've heard the rumors that the Gauchos get around. On bikes, that is. In an attempt to prevent you from being schooled on the bike path like the newbs that you are, here are a few navigational tips:
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Meet the Alumni…

August 26, 2009 by and

Brian Shaw ’91 – Business Economics NBA Player, Lakers Asst. Coach Where you lived freshman year: Transfer student in San Miguel Hall Favorite UCSB memory: Beating NC State on home floor &...
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UC Campuses Cope With Cuts

August 4, 2009 by and

As the reality of the $813 million system-wide budget deficit sets in, every University of California campus is facing the difficult question of just how to spread the financial pain.
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Telescope To Revolutionize Astronomy

August 4, 2009 by

The University of California is currently spearheading a collaborative project to build the world's most advanced telescope
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Researchers Locate Nano Diamonds on Local Island

August 4, 2009 by

Just off the coast of Santa Barbara, scientists discovered further evidence that a deadly comet may have bombarded North America 12,900 years ago.
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Budget Slows SB Construction

August 4, 2009 by

Steadily working through the summer, UCSB's Campus Design and Facilities Dept. has overseen the near completion of all its ongoing construction projects, but will postpone all new major projects pendi...
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Former UCSB Faculty Member Dies After Long Illness

August 4, 2009 by

Alan Archer Stephens, an acclaimed poet and founding faculty member of the College of Creative Studies at UCSB, died late last month at the age of 83.
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County Uses Stimulus Money for Infrastructure

August 4, 2009 by and

Santa Barbara County began $2.6 million in infrastructure upgrades last week with funding from federal economic stimulus money.
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Regents Approve Furloughs at Meeting

July 15, 2009 by and

The UC Board of Regents approved a fiscal emergency plan calling for furloughs at their recent meeting.
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UCSB Drops Case Against Professor

July 15, 2009 by

After months of controversy, UCSB has terminated the investigation against global studies and sociology professor William Robinson.
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Campus Installs Skateboard Lane

July 15, 2009 by

This summer, UCSB marked off a pilot skateboard lane in the main campus corridor to judge the possibility of keeping the skate-friendly portion of the student body from thrashing the pedestrian and bi...
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Yudof Considers Pay Cuts, Furloughs

July 15, 2009 by and

With the UC system facing a budget gap of $813 million, UCSB's financial future is up in the air.
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