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Tents Situation

May 18, 2007 by


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UCSB Administration May Punish Severe Isla Vista Misconduct

May 17, 2007 by

The Campus Regulations Review Committee debated further extension of its jurisdiction into Isla Vista yesterday, proposing that sanctions - including suspension and expulsion - be placed on students f...
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Controversy Continues Over UC Tobacco Grants

May 17, 2007 by

The UC Board of Regents pushed back, yet again, making a decision on whether to prohibit accepting grants from tobacco companies for research, even after the Academic Senate Assembly vetoed the idea l...
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Yard Show To Conclude Black Culture Week

May 17, 2007 by

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 awaite...
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Proposed Bill Aims to Kill Hunting on Island

May 17, 2007 by

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 - a...
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SB Council Reviews Ban on Styrofoam, Plastic Bags

May 17, 2007 by

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 ...
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Council Tables Six Bills at Last Meeting of Year

May 17, 2007 by

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...
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In Memoriam

May 17, 2007 by


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Students Debate Political Questions

May 16, 2007 by

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 iss...
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Regents Augment UC Mental Health Services Funding

May 16, 2007 by

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 cha...
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Union, UC Fail to Reach Wage Deal

May 16, 2007 by

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 deem...
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Airport Receives Grant for Upgrades

May 16, 2007 by

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.
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Library Puts Used Books on Dollar Menu

May 16, 2007 by

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 David...
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Students Decry New CA Budget’s UC Fee Increase

May 15, 2007 by

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 rev...
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Idea To Limit Underage Drinking

May 15, 2007 by

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