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UCSB Professor Receives National Honors

May 15, 2009 by

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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SB Child Contracts Possible Swine Flu

May 13, 2009 by

Officials with the Public Health Dept. reported a probable case of swine flu in Santa Barbara County yesterday.
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Rally To Fight Against Cuts

May 13, 2009 by

A group of students will hold a mock commencement ceremony on campus today in which no one will graduate.
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Films Eye Mideast Strife

May 13, 2009 by

After 10 days of Middle Eastern movie screenings and related guest speakers, the third annual Israeli-Palestinian Film Festival will draw to a close tomorrow.
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Students To Hug It Out for Well-Being

May 13, 2009 by

Advocates of flexibility, serenity and deep breathing are inviting students to partake in a "yoga flash mob" on campus today.
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Study Seeks Sources of Ocean Damage

May 13, 2009 by

Helmed by UCSB researchers, a two-year study examining human's impact on our regional oceans was published recently, mapping both the primary and everyday culprits behind the degradation of our oceans...
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Game Exec To Speak at SB

May 13, 2009 by

Local gamers might want to cast off their headsets, power down their computers and expose themselves to the blinding sun this afternoon to embark on a journey to Campbell Hall.
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Police Blotter

May 13, 2009 by

Sat., May 2, 11:17 p.m. - The bumping rhythms emanating from the balcony of the Marley House - 6566 Del Playa Dr. - piqued the interest of the Isla Vista Foot Patrol.
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Jesusita Blaze Causes Slump in Local Sales

May 12, 2009 by

As the Jesusita Fire raged in the hills above Santa Barbara this past week, many local businesses had to shut their doors.
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