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Obama Speech Encourages Hope, Reforms

September 20, 2007 by

Although he currently trails behind New York Sen. Hillary Clinton in some national polls, Illinois Sen. Barack Obama was greeted like a rock star when he arrived to a crowd of over 3,000 spectators at...
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I.V. To Develop More Low-Income Housing

September 20, 2007 by

Following the approval of the Isla Vista Master Plan this past summer, local officials announced earlier this month that a rezoned neighborhood may satisfy state requirements for low-income housing in...
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SB Student Dies in Jet Ski Accident

September 20, 2007 by

The UCSB community suffered a loss this summer after student Nicole Injayan was killed in a jet ski crash last month.
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IVFP To Open New Headquarters on Trigo Road

September 20, 2007 by

At a recent groundbreaking ceremony, Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown commenced the construction of a new Isla Vista Foot Patrol station that will replace the current structure on Pardall Road.
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Firestone To Retire From SB Board

September 20, 2007 by

After serving one term on the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, Brooks Firestone recently announced his decision to withdraw from the upcoming election.
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Work Progresses on Campus Additions, Renewals

September 20, 2007 by

Chain-link fences and orange cones adorn several areas of campus as construction on a number of projects continues into the start of the school year.
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Students Granted Rideshare Access

September 20, 2007 by

Student commuters desiring energy-efficient travel will now have greater access to university rental cars as a result of UCSB's newest addition to its rideshare program - a service that was previously...
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New Solar Technology Garners Praise for Professor

September 20, 2007 by

UCSB physics professor and Nobel Laureate Alan Heeger produced a "bright" invention this past summer - the world's most affordable and efficient organic solar panel.
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UCSB Appoints New Technology Post

September 20, 2007 by

In a bid to implement a more uniform campus technology policy, UCSB recently recruited its first chief information officer for the task.
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Public Defender To Set Up Shop in I.V.

September 20, 2007 by

As UCSB students prepare their return to school, William C. Makler, the self-proclaimed "Isla Vista Lawyer," is readying himself for a busy Fall Quarter.
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Halls Cater to Variety of Tastes

August 29, 2007 by

While many of you have already selected a residence hall or stalked your future resident assistants on Facebook, some of you have yet to hear the skinny on each particular housing site -- you know, th...
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Campus Clubs Create Closer Community

August 29, 2007 by

When students at UCSB are not partaking in their predominant pastime, partying, their energies are diverted to an array of campus clubs and organizations.
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Unique Beach Paradise Offers Scenes to Delight the Senses

August 29, 2007 by

UCSB is not only well known for its famous party scene and world-class academics, but also for the natural beauty surrounding its campus.
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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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