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UC Workers Push for Pay Increase

February 16, 2007 by

Nine UCSB staff members and students traveled to Oakland yesterday to join some 600 unionized UC service workers and their supporters in their protest outside UC President Robert C. Dynes' office to a...
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Ventury, SB County Residents Oppose Plans for Mines

February 16, 2007 by

The grumbling growl of gravel trucks is posed to drown out the peaceful sounds of nature along scenic Highway 33 near Ojai, pending protests from local community members.
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New Bar Draws Wine, Film Enthusiasts

February 16, 2007 by

The town of Solvang recently rolled out the red carpet for the opening of the Sideways wine bar, named after the Academy Award-winning film.
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News-Press Strikes Back Against Claims Made by Protestors

February 15, 2007 by

The Santa Barbara News-Press launched an even more aggressive counter-assault against its detractors this week, lambasting former employees and local politicians alike.
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Students Take Action Against Fees

February 15, 2007 by

As part of a National Day of Action, two student lobby groups will combine their efforts to curtail proposed college fee increases and education budget cuts by holding a call-in and a postcard petitio...
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Group Tracks Gray Whales’ Migration

February 15, 2007 by

Every winter, gray whales migrate to Alaska from their Baja California breeding grounds in Mexico.
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Leggies Ask for Digital Editing Lab Improvements

February 15, 2007 by

The Associated Students Legislative Council approved one bill and two resolutions at its meeting yesterday, discussed honoraria procedures and tabled a bill to add duties for council members.
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Roses Are Red…

February 15, 2007 by


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Groups Organize Boycott of Work, Class Thursday

February 14, 2007 by

In the midst of Congressional debates to block President George W. Bush's proposed boost of troops in Iraq, UCSB grassroots activists have organized a protest tomorrow in response to UCSB's alleged po...
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‘Ex-Gay’ Speaks on Religious Beliefs of Homosexuality

February 14, 2007 by

"Ex-gay" speaker Chad Thompson's lecture at Corwin Pavilion last night was advertised as a way to break down walls between Christians and homosexuals. Several queer students, however, had different th...
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Local Teachers Protest Small Wage Increase

February 14, 2007 by

Santa Barbara teachers marched and chanted up and down State Street last night, protesting the School Board's refusal to increase salaries to what they claim are more reasonable levels.
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County Deals With Drugs, Casinos

February 14, 2007 by

Methamphetamines and gambling were the primary focuses of yesterday's County Board of Supervisors meeting.
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Cheer Team Cartwheels Into Fourth in Las Vegas

February 14, 2007 by

After a fourth-place finish last weekend, the UCSB Cheer Team will go, fight and - hopefully - win another competition.
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Local Forces Knock Popular Tournament Out of Greek Park

February 13, 2007 by

Isla Vista's traditional All-Sorority Volleyball Tournament has been spiked out of town this year, after local law enforcement, several community members and the I.V. Recreation and Park District deci...
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Speech Sparks Discourse Between Religious Groups

February 13, 2007 by

Walid Shoebat's controversial lecture last Wednesday continues to have a ripple effect on campus, including positive dialogue between Jewish and Muslim student groups aimed at developing unity.
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