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Cells Deplete Oil Supply

October 16, 2008 by

A study led by UCSB earth scientists has uncovered single-celled organisms that devour oil sources under the sea floor.
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New Pilar Dig Site Opens

October 16, 2008 by

Twenty-five years ago, a UCSB explorer discovered ancient Maya ruins straddling the border between Guatemala and Belize. This Wednesday, the site will officially become the first archaeological peace ...
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Storke Plaza Showcases Campus Organizations

October 16, 2008 by

Life-sized condiments, live dance performances and freebies abounded at the 24th Annual Activities Faire yesterday.
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A.S. Modifies Election Procedures

October 16, 2008 by

In the course of a three-and-a half-hour meeting, the Associated Students Legislative Council approved a bill to restructure the A.S. electoral process.
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Ride ’em Cowboy

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Gauchos Blindside UC Riverside

October 15, 2008 by

After being shut out Saturday for the first time in over 30 games, the Gauchos sorely needed some offense against UC Riverside. Their forwards obliged, and then some.
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Regents Say Investments Are Sound

October 15, 2008 by

Although the UC investment portfolio seems to have survived the financial storm, its total stock holdings are still down $6.5 billion in value from last year.
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Voters To Decide Fate of Prop 8

October 15, 2008 by

Come Election Day, Californians will have the option to vote for an amendment to the state constitution that would define marriage as a union between a man and a woman.
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Officials To Consider New Admission Process

October 15, 2008 by

The University of California is debating an unprecedented change in the way it appraises potential students.
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A.S. To Recycle, Compete

October 15, 2008 by

In an effort to promote sustainability, UCSB will participate in RecycleMania - a 10-week long recycling competition - for the first time this winter.
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UC Subsidy To Ease Costs

October 15, 2008 by

To combat the rising costs of employee health insurance, UC executives unveiled a new proposal earlier this week to offset increased healthcare costs for 2009.
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Hot, Breezy Days Increase Fire Risk

October 15, 2008 by

With high temperatures, strong Santa Ana winds and low humidity levels creating a perfect storm of conditions for brushfires around Santa Barbara County, local firefighters are increasing their forces...
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SB Boards May Grind to Halt

October 14, 2008 by

Following an onslaught of safety complaints, the university will host a meeting to discuss the future of skateboarding on campus.
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Local Police Investigate I.V. Stabbing

October 14, 2008 by

A man was stabbed in Isla Vista this weekend in an altercation the Isla Vista Foot Patrol says may have been gang-related. The stabbing, which occurred on the corner of Del Playa Drive and Camino Pes...
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Horowitz Ad Denounces Jihad

October 14, 2008 by

The David Horowitz Freedom Center has placed another ad linking the Muslim Student Association to terrorist networks in today's issue of the Daily Nexus.
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