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May 17, 2007

Yard Show To Conclude Black Culture Week

By Linzay Logan

The week may be beginning to wind down, but organizers of the annual Black Culture Week are gearing up and continuing to celebrate with movies, bowling, basketball, wine and cheese and the long awaited Yard Show.

May 17, 2007

Proposed Bill Aims to Kill Hunting on Island

By Staff

Following local Congresswoman Lois Capps' lead, California's two senators introduced legislation Tuesday to repeal part of a bill that detractors argue harms the natural cycle on Santa Rosa Island - and keeps non-native ...

May 17, 2007

SB Council Reviews Ban on Styrofoam, Plastic Bags

By Travis Miller

That question at the checkout line, "Paper or plastic?" may soon become a thing of the past, due to a possible ban in Santa Barbara of grocery store plastic bags and styrofoam containers for prepared food.

May 17, 2007

Council Tables Six Bills at Last Meeting of Year

By Mackenzie Weinger

In its last meeting before next week's turnover to the newly elected representatives, the 2006-07 Associated Students Legislative Council took full advantage of its final opportunity to bring bills to the table.

May 17, 2007

In Memoriam

By Staff

May 16, 2007

Students Debate Political Questions

By Antonio Dominikovic Reporter

UCSB Campus Democrats and College Republicans held a lively debate yesterday evening, which marked the first time in several years that the two groups officially sat down to hash out controversial issues.

May 16, 2007

Regents Augment UC Mental Health Services Funding

By Antonio Dominikovic Reporter

In the wake of the Virginia Tech shooting, universities around the country are scrutinizing their mental health programs, but the University of Californian has already begun implementing necessary changes.

May 16, 2007

Union, UC Fail to Reach Wage Deal

By Jessica Mullen

After months of negotiation and mediation, the University of California remains at a standstill with its custodial workers, refusing to accept disparate wage increases across the campuses that it deemed unfair.

May 16, 2007

Airport Receives Grant for Upgrades

By Natalie Rehkopf

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport will receive over $10 million for safety improvements that will bring it up to federal standards and to give pilots an extra sigh of relief.

May 16, 2007

Library Puts Used Books on Dollar Menu

By Rebecca Horrigan

While contestants on Wheel of Fortune pay thousands of dollars for a single letter, UCSB students, faculty and staff will have the opportunity to pay only a few dollars for pages of words at the Davidson Library book sal...

May 15, 2007

Students Decry New CA Budget’s UC Fee Increase

By Jessica Mullen

Despite objections from several thousand students, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger proposed a 7 to 10 percent University of California fee hike yesterday, as part of his 2007-08 California State Budget revisions.

May 15, 2007

Idea To Limit Underage Drinking

By Kristin Ferrell

Isla Vista parties may come under closer scrutiny if a proposed county ordinance passes.

May 15, 2007

Malnutrition Hospitalizes Demonstrator

By Benjamin Gottlieb

One of the hunger strikers protesting University of California management of nuclear labs was taken to the emergency room Saturday after four days without solid foods.

May 15, 2007

A.S. Funds Greenhouse, Anacruzapalooza

By Mackenzie Weinger

Associated Students Finance Board distributed $39,892.72 among 14 organizations at last night's meeting, including a $15,000 allocation to renovate an on-campus greenhouse.

May 15, 2007

Big West Sends Five to Regionals

By Staff

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May 14, 2007

Cult Hit Günther Pleasures 3,500 Fans at Concert

By Marie V. Recalde

Günther's raging sex drive overflowed like champagne in Storke Plaza on Friday, as the Swedish singer and his Sunshine Girls touched UCSB's tra-la-la during his first-ever West Coast appearance.