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Juggling Event Aids Rape Center

April 9, 2007 by Evan Wagstaff

Hula hoops, unicycles and flying bowling pins congested Rob Gym this weekend during the 31st annual Isla Vista Juggling Festival - raising money for a local rape prevention and resource program.
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Human Gene Helps Mouse Sight

April 9, 2007 by Lee Desser

Recent scientific work on campus has allowed mice to finally appreciate the red wheels they run on to pass the time.
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Fire Dept. Extinguishes Flames at Del Playa House

April 9, 2007 by Staff

Thirteen students and Isla Vista residents were smoked out of their Del Playa home Friday when part of their house caught fire and burned uncontrollably for roughly an hour.
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Trees To Neutralize Festival Pollution

April 9, 2007 by Koren Thal

The A.S. Environmental Affairs Board made breathing in Isla Vista a little easier this weekend, planting 15 new trees in Estero Park in hopes of offsetting carbon emissions organizers expect will be p...
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Towards Thee I Sail, Thou Unconquering Whale

April 9, 2007 by Staff

Supervisors To Compete in Bike Race

April 6, 2007 by Travis Miller

Isla Vista residents have one day left to dust off their long lost bike helmets and grease those rusty chains - the second annual Island View Bike race is rolling through town tomorrow.
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MicroJet Device Replaces Needles for Vaccinations

April 6, 2007 by Rebecca Horrigan

Next time you visit the doctor, your physician might not be kidding when he snaps his glove and proclaims, "This won't hurt a bit."
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CHP Explains Anti-DUI Grant, Campaign Goals

April 6, 2007 by Casey Ibbetson

Assemblyman Pedro Nava and other prominent members of the community held a press conference yesterday morning to introduce the $307,400 grant aimed to prevent drunk-driving accidents in Santa Barbara ...
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UCSB Accepts Record Number of Freshmen

April 6, 2007 by Sandra Garza Reporter

UCSB has admitted 22,168 incoming freshmen for the 2007-08 academic year - an applicant pool that is slightly smarter but also a bit less selective than in years past.
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We Don’t Need No Education

April 6, 2007 by Staff

Fraternity Boxing Tournament Called Off After 15 Years

April 5, 2007 by Megan Snedden

Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity's infamous charity Fight Night has been cancelled this year due to its alleged misconduct - a move that may threaten a non-profit's ability to run its program.
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Pedro Nava Criticizes UC Budget Cuts

April 5, 2007 by Chris Stein

California assemblyman Pedro Nava accompanied the University of California Students Association at a press conference yesterday to decry recent UC budget cuts.
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Evangelists Confront UCSB Students

April 5, 2007 by Chris Stein

Students squared off with sign- and Bible-toting evangelists in the Arbor yesterday, eventually resulting in a UCPD response to the incident.
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Free Weekend Parking to Disappear

April 5, 2007 by Mackenzie Weinger

Students may lose the $3.33 per quarter deal for night and week parking privileges next year, as an Associated Students Legislative Council vote last night may force Transportation & Parking Services ...
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