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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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Bearman Supports Pappas in Election

October 6, 2008 by Helen Tracey Reporter

Former candidate Dr. David Bearman has officially endorsed Steve Pappas for 3rd District Supervisor in the upcoming November election.
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Surf Team Looks for Fresh Talent

October 6, 2008 by Staff

The UCSB surf team held tryouts on the beach below the 6500 block of Del Playa Drive yesterday, with team leaders hoping to recruit some fresh talent for the upcoming season. With 11 national titles a...
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Asst. Professor Aims to Grasp Effects of War

October 6, 2008 by Richard Lau

A UCSB faculty member recently joined a national task force that is seeking to unpack the psyches of war-torn families and analyze the psychological and social impacts of forced relocation.
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Governor Vetoes Student Aid Bill

October 6, 2008 by Mackenzie Weinger

Gov. Schwarzenegger vetoed the California Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act for the third time in three years last week, once again blocking undocumented students from obtaining c...
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Fourth-Year Passes Suddenly

October 6, 2008 by Chris Stein

On Sept. 7, UCSB student Chad Andrew Briner died in his Isla Vista apartment at the age of 21. The cause of Briner's death is still unknown, pending a toxicology report.
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Avocado Gala To Entertain Tastebuds

October 3, 2008 by Staff

Featuring live music, contests and the world's largest vat of guacamole, the 22nd annual California Avocado Festival is expected to attract large crowds of produce enthusiasts this weekend.
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Campus Undergoes Construction

October 3, 2008 by Evan Sherwood

With the school year already underway, the Campus Design and Facilities Dept. is juggling several major renovation projects.
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DEA Arrests “Candystore” Suspect

October 3, 2008 by Staff

A UCSB student was arrested on Monday for his alleged involvement in an international drug-trafficking ring that shipped ecstasy, cocaine and marijuana between Canada and the United States.
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Method Makes CPUs Faster

October 3, 2008 by Nader Heidari

Scientists at UCSB's Materials Research Laboratory have discovered an innovative process capable of producing smaller, faster and more efficient computer processors.
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It’s a Small World After All…

October 3, 2008 by Staff

Three years ago, Anthony Hislar was arrested after leading a high-speed chase through UCSB and Isla Vista.
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Greka Surrenders Task to EPA

October 2, 2008 by Nick Kennedy

After multiple failures to meet clean-up deadlines, the Environmental Protection Agency has forced Greka Oil and Gas -- the company responsible for leaking some 550,000 gallons of oil and contaminated...
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