News

Council Tables Election Bill

October 9, 2008 by Maane Khatchatourian

After a five-hour meeting, the Associated Students Legislative Council approved the Summer Internship Selection Committee's student appointments and tabled the remaining two bills.
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QSU Reacts to Hate Crimes

October 8, 2008 by Marie V. Recalde

In response to hate crimes committed in Isla Vista this summer, the queer community and supporters gathered at Storke Plaza yesterday to rally against homophobia.
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Bye Bye, Naples

October 8, 2008 by Travis Miller

Much to the chagrin of local environmental groups, the pieces seem to be falling into place for Matt Osgood and his 11-year quest to develop much of the coastline north of Isla Vista.
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Fire Service Completes Hydromulch Process

October 8, 2008 by Taylor Haggerty

After 13 days and approximately $4.8 million spent, the U.S. Forest Service has completed its hydromulching treatment on the land burned in this summer's Gap Fire.
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Travel Agency Departs Campus

October 8, 2008 by S.F.

The Student Travel Association has abruptly packed its bags and closed its shop in the University Center.
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Film Prompts Legal Action

October 8, 2008 by Staff

"Citizen McCaw" - a documentary film investigating the drama that unfolded within the Santa Barbara News-Press in 2006 - returns to Santa Barbara this week for its final public viewing.
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UC Briefs

October 8, 2008 by Staff

UCSD -- A groundbreaking procedure now allows obese individuals to remove 80 percent of their fatty mass with a minimally invasive procedure. There is one catch, however: the overweight individual mus...
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UCSB Safety Reports Exclude I.V.

October 7, 2008 by Benjamin Gottlieb

While UCSB reported a marked decrease in on-campus drug and alcohol-related offenses in 2007, what happened in Isla Vista last year is anyone's guess. Every year the UCSB Division of Student Affairs ...
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Prop 9 To Safeguard CA Victims

October 7, 2008 by Taylor Haggerty

A statewide proposition aimed at expanding victims' rights - and named after a murdered UCSB student - may actually exacerbate Santa Barbara County Jail's overcrowding problem.
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Lagoon Park Earns National Honor

October 7, 2008 by Staff

Once the site of a gravel parking lot, Lagoon Park - the six-acre wetland habitat nestled along Manzanita Village's coastline - is now recognized as an award-winning example of architectural landscape...
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Board To Discuss Pipeline

October 7, 2008 by Staff

After being delayed several times, a proposal to allow more oil drilling off the coast of Vandenberg Air Force Base in northern Santa Barbara County will be considered by the Santa Barbara Board of Su...
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I.V. Co-Op Reduces Prices

October 7, 2008 by Taylor Orr

In an effort to distribute affordable organic and sustainable products to the greater Isla Vista community, the Isla Vista Food Co-Op has cut prices on staple goods. Under the Basic Needs Program, wh...
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A.S. Grants Funds to Student Groups

October 7, 2008 by Maane Khatchatourian

During last night's five-hour meeting, the Associated Students Finance Board distributed $12,035.60 to nine student groups, leaving $391,440.47 in unallocated funds for the year.
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Blotter

October 7, 2008 by Staff

Fri., Oct. 3, 11:16 p.m. -- An officer stationed at the corner of Del Playa Drive and Camino Pescadero witnessed an intoxicated male kick the rear panel of a moving vehicle.
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