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Surf Team Looks for Fresh Talent

October 6, 2008 by

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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An Address to a Struggling Economy

October 2, 2008 by

Local congresswoman Lois Capps has had a tumultuous two weeks.
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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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