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A.S. Addresses Israeli Conflict

January 8, 2009 by

Almost a dozen students stormed into the Flying A Room immediately before last night's Associated Students Legislative Council, distraught over a possible A.S. resolution concerning the crisis in Gaza...
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Farr Takes Oath, States Plans

January 7, 2009 by

Despite the ongoing legal efforts of opponent Steve Pappas, Doreen Farr was officially sworn in as the new 3rd District Supervisor yesterday.
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Strapped for Cash, UC Weighs Options

January 7, 2009 by

Boxed in by looming budget cuts, University of California officials may look out-of-state for answers to the financial crisis at hand.
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UCSB Ponders Online Readers

January 7, 2009 by

In the hopes of lessening students' financial strain, UCSB recently launched an online survey to gauge interest in discarding course readers in exchange for electronic documents.
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Bridge Suicide Count Totals 48

January 7, 2009 by

A Ventura man committed suicide by jumping off the Cold Springs Bridge Monday. He is the 48th person to do so since the bridge opened in 1963.
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UC Briefs

January 7, 2009 by

UC-wide - Over the holiday season, the University of California doled out over $33 million to 35,000 alumni.
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Study Reveals Cosmic Crash

January 6, 2009 by

Evidence in a recent study has revealed that a deadly comet may have crashed into Earth 13,000 years ago, raining fire down across the North American continent, wiping out whole species of prehistoric...
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Farr To Fill 3rd District Seat

January 6, 2009 by

Doreen Farr will be sworn in as Isla Vista's sole elected county representative this morning at the first County Board of Supervisors meeting of 2009.
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Veggies Stunt Cancer Growth

January 6, 2009 by

A study helmed by UCSB researchers has determined that certain vegetables have the potential to help shield humans from cancer.
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Holiday DUIs Exceed 200

January 6, 2009 by

Over 200 people were apprehended for drunk driving during the course of a three-week DUI crackdown this holiday season.
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Board Fully Funds Laughs, Art

January 6, 2009 by

In the first meeting of winter quarter, the Associated Students Finance Board distributed $10,806 to two student organizations.
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Pappas To Challenge Nov. 4 Loss

January 5, 2009 by

Steve Pappas has filed a petition with the California Superior Court to challenge the results of November's 3rd District Supervisor race.
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UC Professors To Join Cabinet

January 5, 2009 by

In assembling his administration, President-elect Barack Obama has looked to the University of California to fill two of the top posts in the United States government.
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Greka Pipeline Leaks 1,600 Gallons

January 5, 2009 by

Greka Oil and Gas Co. celebrated the waning days of 2008 in the only way it knows how - by spilling more oil.
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Americans Value Obama’s Candor

January 5, 2009 by

A recent UCSB poll has yielded some rather unsurprising information - that Americans want an intelligent and honest president.
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