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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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An Address to a Struggling Economy

October 2, 2008 by Travis Miller

Local congresswoman Lois Capps has had a tumultuous two weeks.
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Electronic Voting Puts Votes at Risk

October 2, 2008 by Marie V. Recalde

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 Taylor Haggerty

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 Rebecca Horrigan

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 Nadia Ismail

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 Maane Khatchatourian

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 S.F.

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 Jessica Mullen

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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