News

Crona Remains in SB Jail; Waits for Extradition Order

May 1, 2008 by Tom Standifer

Although he was arrested two months ago on charges that he escaped a Michigan prison in 1972, a recent UCSB employee is still in local custody and refusing to be extradited.
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Jurassic Park

May 1, 2008 by Staff

Capps Gives Obama Endorsement

May 1, 2008 by Evan Wagstaff

Local congresswoman Lois Capps, who represents the 23rd District and is a superdelegate to the Democratic National Convention, endorsed Barack Obama for president of the United States yesterday, shift...
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Rec Cen Pool To Shut Down Next School Year for Repairs

May 1, 2008 by Allison Bailey

Next Fall and Winter Quarters, the Recreation Center pool will close for major repairs, leaving only Campus Pool to serve students and the UCSB swim and water polo teams.
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MTD, Children’s Center Fees Pass in Elections

May 1, 2008 by Staff

All four of the campuswide and Associated Students reaffirmations passed, following the announcement of the results for the UCSB/MTD Superticket Bus Program and the University Children's Center studen...
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Fraternities To Battle in the Ring at Fight Night

May 1, 2008 by Staff

Pi Kappa Alpha's Fight Night is tomorrow - and this year the ring girls are back.
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Rope Me In

May 1, 2008 by Staff

Future President of UC Discusses Costs, Diversity

April 30, 2008 by Chris Stein

With just over a month left until he assumes the position of President of the University of California system, Mark G. Yudof will take the helm during a state budget deficit of $14.5 billion and a loo...
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Rising Gas Prices Fuel Frustration for Students, Businesses

April 30, 2008 by Kristin Ferrell

As local gas prices continue to exceed the historically high national average of $3.50 per gallon, Santa Barbara residents and businesses alike are increasingly feeling pinched at the pump.
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Judicial Council Deliberates Over Fairness Issues

April 30, 2008 by Staff Report

Following allegations of unfair campaign tactics during last week's Associated Students election, three cases were presented to A.S. Judicial Council in the hopes of securing a hearing.
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SB Readies for Looming Fire Season

April 30, 2008 by Elliott Rosenfeld

On the Fourth of July last year, the second largest inferno in California history ignited 35 miles northwest of Santa Barbara. Over the course of the following 117 days, the Zaca Fire consumed 240,207...
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Science Professors Receive National Recognition

April 30, 2008 by Staff Report

UC Santa Barbara's budding reputation as a powerhouse research university got another boost yesterday, as two professors were elected to the prestigious National Academy of Sciences.
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