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Project Banks on Wild Seeds

October 27, 2008 by

Under the permafrost on an Arctic island, the Norwegian government has a "Doomsday Vault" that can store up to 4.5-million different seed samples to preserve crops in the event of a catastrophe.
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University Hosts Parents’ Weekend

October 27, 2008 by

The campus teemed with students and their parents over the past few days thanks to the annual Parents' and Family Weekend.
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Grant Allows for Alcohol Education

October 27, 2008 by

The Santa Barbara Police Department received $100,000 this month to address alcohol-related crimes involving minors.
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Improv Group Parodies Politicians

October 27, 2008 by

UCSB's Improvability comedy group filled every seat of Embarcadero Hall on Friday night for its special, politically inspired "Obama Show."
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Opponents Fear Costs

October 24, 2008 by

Proposition 7, which will appear on the ballot this November, promotes the use of renewable energy throughout the state. Opponents, however, fear it will increase consumers' electrical bills.
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Linens ‘n Things Packs It In

October 24, 2008 by

There will be another conspicuous vacancy at the Camino Real Marketplace soon, as Linens 'n Things has declared bankruptcy and will be shutting its doors in the coming months.
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Police Charge Boyfriend With Woman’s Murder

October 24, 2008 by

The body of a Santa Barbara woman was found in the early morning hours Thursday, the Santa Barbara Police Dept. said.
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Scientists Find Breakthrough Immunization

October 24, 2008 by

Two UCSB scientists have developed a vaccine with the potential to protect against 2,500 strains of salmonella.
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Scientist To Give Speech

October 24, 2008 by

World-renowned climatologist Dr. Stephen Schneider will lecture on Monday about global warming and government policy.
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Improv Troupe Spoofs Candidates

October 24, 2008 by

Dust off your Joe-the-Plumber overalls and your Sarah Palin skirt suits -- the Improvability comedy group will be performing a special Obama themed show tonight in I.V. Theater at 8 p.m.
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Classy.

October 24, 2008 by

Students admire the Women’s Center Art Gallery exhibit, “This is What Democracy Looks Like!” The art focuses on the changing face of politics in recent history.
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Vote on Nov. 4

October 24, 2008 by

California Assembly Member Pedro Nava congratulates a crowd in Storke Plaza for UCSB’s 10,000 new registered voters.
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I.V. Alcohol Arrests Down 769 Percent?

October 23, 2008 by

According to UCSB's annual crime report, there were only four drug arrests in Isla Vista during the 2007 school year.
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Students March for Justice

October 23, 2008 by

The Black Student Union marched against police brutality yesterday, leading a column of students through the campus in complete silence.
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Professors Host Panel to Clarify Election Politics

October 23, 2008 by

A panel of politically minded professors will host a discussion panel tonight to unpack the highly contentious issues driving the presidential race.
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