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CalPIRG Meets at Poverty Event

April 13, 2009 by

Students gathered at UC Davis this weekend to participate in the 2009 West Coast Student Conference on Hunger and Homelessness.
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Police Apprehend Suspected Heroin Dealers

April 9, 2009 by

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Dept., working with several other law enforcement agencies, made the largest brown powder heroin bust in the county's history Tuesday, working off months of investig...
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Campus Study Evaluates Coastal Hazards

April 9, 2009 by

A two-year UCSB study has created a methodology to effectively manage the world's threatened coral reef ecosystems.
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UC Considers Employment Cuts Due to Budget Crisis

April 9, 2009 by

With the University of California millions of dollars in the hole, UC President Mark G. Yudof announced the University will consider issuing employee furloughs and salary reductions.
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Floatopia Threatens Environment

April 9, 2009 by

Five days after Isla Vista's largest beach party to date, the community is still contending with the environmental impact of Floatopia.
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SB County Reverses Oil Stance

April 9, 2009 by

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...
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Authorities Arrest Thief

April 9, 2009 by

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...
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Campus Strives to Prevent Rape

April 9, 2009 by

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.
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A.S. Launches Forums

April 9, 2009 by

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

April 9, 2009 by

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

April 8, 2009 by

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.
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Feds Give Life to New Research

April 8, 2009 by

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

April 8, 2009 by

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.
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New Admission Policy Prompts Diversity Debate

April 8, 2009 by

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-Amer...
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JMike To Run For SB Mayor

April 7, 2009 by

"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 p...
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