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Research, Staff Places UCSB at Top

August 29, 2007 by

Although its reputation as a party school precedes UCSB, those of you tired of friends' and relatives' jokes will be happy to learn that the university is highly competitive academically.
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Gauchos Bus, Bike, Board to Get Around

August 29, 2007 by

Freshmen, get used to the word "travel." Over 14,000 bikes call UCSB home and a vast array of skateboards in varying shapes and sizes can be seen cruising the sidewalks. Even the occasional inline ska...
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Shopping Tips Save Money for Munchies

August 29, 2007 by

Applying to UCSB: $40. The cost of your first year at UCSB: $25,000. Knowing where to find the cheapest burrito in Isla Vista on a Saturday night: priceless.
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Burning Banks, Albino Raccoons, Tipi Villages Color I.V. History

August 29, 2007 by

Just as you wouldn't dream of approaching your hallmates without doing a little preliminary Facebook research - fear not, it only becomes stalking when you start collecting hair samples - freshmen new...
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Frimpong Pleads Not Guilty to Rape, Assault Charges

June 27, 2007 by

Article Published Friday August 24, 2007.
Pleading not guilty at his arraignment yesterday, UCSB soccer player Eric Frimpong will now stand trial on Nov. 15 for charges of rape and sexua...
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University of California President To Resign

June 27, 2007 by

With less than two months left before the start of UCSB's Fall Quarter, University of California President Robert C. Dynes announced today the end of his at-times tenuous four-year stewardship.
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UCSB Prohibits Camping on Campus Grounds

June 27, 2007 by

In a brief, one-page policy statement issued Friday by the Office of Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, UCSB immediately banned camping on university property.
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UCSB Graduate Survives Alleged I.V. Stabbing

June 27, 2007 by

Three days after he allegedly stabbed a recent UCSB graduate in Isla Vista, police arrested Santa Maria resident David Hartsock on charges of attempted murder on Tuesday.
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Regents End UCSB Session With Labs, Professor Salary Discussions

June 27, 2007 by and

Despite a few interruptions from protestors, the University of California Board of Regents completed its three-day meeting at UCSB yesterday, reviewing both professor salaries and Dept. of Energy labo...
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UC Regents Set Up Shop for Meetings on Campus

June 27, 2007 by

With heavy security surrounding the UCen, today the UCSB campus hosted its first official University of California Board of Regents meeting of the decade.
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UC Regents Defer Resolution to Ban Scientific Funding From Tobacco Companies

June 27, 2007 by

Scientists representing 23 independent projects will continue their ongoing studies today after the University of California Board of Regents agreed to postpone a decision regarding proposed restricti...
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Judge To Seek Trial in Frimpong Case

June 27, 2007 by

After hearing DNA testimony allegedly linking UCSB soccer player Eric Frimpong to felony rape, Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge Brian Hill ruled today that enough evidence exists to pursue a ...
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Green Ideas Grow at UCSB Conference

June 27, 2007 by

Committing to its reputation as one of the most environmentally conscious campuses in the nation, UCSB hosted the sixth annual UC, CSU and CCC Sustainability Conference this week with over 850 people ...
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Newly Elected VP Maintains Office Despite A.S. Code

June 27, 2007 by

Associated Students narrowly missed losing another executive officer last week as a result of its judicial council's decision to override a ruling that would have removed External Vice President of Lo...
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Board Delays Gaviota Construction Plans

June 27, 2007 by

The Gaviota Coast Conservancy and the private owners of a 17-acre parcel are still locked in dispute over a proposal to build a 15,000 square foot home on the lot, after the Santa Barbara County Board...
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