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Column Provokes Debate

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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SB Lucks Out as Wall Street Dives

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.

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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CA Student Aid Laws May Change

The financial future of undocumented California students may be in jeopardy. Following an appellate court ruling, undocumented students currently enrolled at all California public institutions could ...
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Local Resident Aims to Educate Sudanese Youths

When Nyuol Tong was only five years old, he was beaten in his home by North Sudanese militiamen, who threatened to kill him. Twelve years later, Tong has found freedom - and purpose - in Santa Barbar...
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A.S. Partially Funds Various Campus Groups

During the first meeting of the 2008-09 school year, the Associated Students Finance Board provided $6,070 to 13 groups, leaving $396,204.15 in its coffers for the rest of the year. Board members p...
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Workers Rally At City Hall

With employee labor contracts expiring today, Santa Barbara union workers will rally in front of City Hall to draw attention to their demands. The Service Employees International Union Local 620 - wh...
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