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Experts Mull Pelican Death

January 12, 2009 by

A press release issued from the IBRRC last week reported that three out of six birds sampled tested positive for domoic acid, a naturally occurring toxin that has been known to adversely affect the he...
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C.A.S.E. Receives $300K for Classes

January 12, 2009 by

Thanks to a $300,000 grant, UCSB's College Alcohol and Substance Education program will be offering students a more intimate group experience to discuss their exploits.
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Welcome to Hell

January 12, 2009 by


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UCSB To Finish Education and Social Sciences Building In 2009

January 9, 2009 by

UCSB has several construction projects slated for 2009, including completing the Education and Social Sciences Building, cementing plans for renovation of Davidson Library and designing campuswide inf...
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Orfalea Center Receives Grant to Study Religion in World Affairs

January 9, 2009 by

UCSB's Orfalea Center for Global & International Studies was recently awarded $400,000 to jumpstart a research initiative focused on determining the impact religion has on international humanitarian e...
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James Biela To Stand Trial for Murder

January 9, 2009 by

Prosecutors in Nevada intend to seek the death penalty for the murder of Santa Barbara City College student Brianna Denison.
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To Invalidate Student Votes, Steve Pappas Gets Technical

January 8, 2009 by

As 3rd District Supervisor Doreen Farr gets comfortable in her new office, opponent Steve Pappas is continuing his legal effort to challenge the results of the election that seated her.

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I.V. Enjoys Low Crime Over Break

January 8, 2009 by

While the holiday season usually means open season for looters across Isla Vista, only a few incidents of residential and vehicle burglary occurred over the winter break.
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UC Scientists Receive Award

January 8, 2009 by

Six UCSB faculty researchers will soon be honored for their election to the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
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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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