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Electronic Voting Puts Votes at Risk

October 2, 2008 by

In some parts of the country, all it might take to change someone's vote this November is three seconds and a $10 USB thumb drive.
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Farr, Pappas Meet in Forum

October 2, 2008 by

Third District Supervisor candidates Doreen Farr and Steve Pappas addressed the public at an election forum last night and answered questions regarding their platforms and priorities should they be el...
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UCSB Research to Examine Role of Religion in Politics

October 2, 2008 by

A team of UCSB researchers is spearheading a new project examining the resurgence of religion in contemporary American society, and its role in presidential politics.
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Students Gather to Stop I.V. Plan

October 2, 2008 by

As the Isla Vista Master Plan gets under way, a group of UCSB students has launched a grassroots effort to fight I.V.'s planned cosmetic surgery.
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Column Provokes Debate

October 2, 2008 by

During the first meeting of the school year, the Associated Students Legislative Council discussed a Daily Nexus opinion piece and passed a resolution condemning hate crimes.
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Flower Guy Gets Fresh Start in I.V.

October 1, 2008 by

The floral oasis that once brightened the foyer of the University Center is no more.
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New Law Shields UC Scientists

October 1, 2008 by

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed UC-backed legislation into law this weekend, tacking several provisions designed to shield researchers from anti-science violence onto existing state statute.
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CHP Issues DUI to Actor

October 1, 2008 by

Actress Heather Locklear was arrested on Saturday, Sept. 28 in Montecito for driving while under the influence of a controlled substance.
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Transport Tax Returns to Ballot

October 1, 2008 by

The fate of road improvement projects across the county is in the hands of registered voters this November, when a half-cent sales tax for transportation projects will be up for renewal.
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Cops Make Arrest for Explosive

October 1, 2008 by

After further investigation into the gang-related shootings that took place Saturday night, the Santa Barbara Police Dept. arrested one man believed to have been involved in the altercation.
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Club To Hold Rally for Snow Enthusiasts

October 1, 2008 by

To kick off the new year, the Ski and Snowboard Club will hold its annual rally tonight in Storke Plaza.
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3rd District Candidates To Host Forum

October 1, 2008 by

With the November election only about a month away, local politicians are giving the public a chance to become familiar with their views at a series of free nonpartisan forums this week.
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Representing the 23rd District

October 1, 2008 by


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SB Lucks Out as Wall Street Dives

September 30, 2008 by

Amidst increasingly dark predictions about the national economy, a recent diagnoses conducted by UCSB economists projects shows slow but stable growth for the local economy.
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State To Vote on $10 Billion Train Prop.

September 30, 2008 by

Come November, Californians will have to decide whether a high-speed rail system - one that could travel from Los Angeles to San Francisco in just over two and half hours - is worth $10 billion in sta...
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