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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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UCSB Hosts Car Inventors

April 7, 2009 by

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-dr...
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Rec Cen II Soaks Up the Sun

April 7, 2009 by

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.
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Locals Protest Obama Policies

April 7, 2009 by

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.
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A.S. Funds 20 Groups

April 7, 2009 by

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

April 7, 2009 by

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 ...
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Throngs Flood Floatopia

April 6, 2009 by

"This is like Halloween in the spring."
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