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May 23, 2006

Angelides Begins Campaign in Goleta

By Gibran Maciel

Over 50 supporters gathered at Goleta Beach yesterday as Democratic gubernatorial candidate and current State Treasurer Phil Angelides commenced his two-week campaign tour for the June 6 primary election. The crowd met a...

May 23, 2006

It Looks Cosier From the Outside

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May 22, 2006

AVP Open Exhibits Local Pros

By Monique Moyal

Cloudy skies did not stop the Olympic stars and 10 Santa Barbara locals from shining as the Association of Volleyball Professionals swung through West Beach and competed in the 50th annual Santa Barbara Bud Light Open. ...

May 22, 2006

UCSB Looks Into Case of Alleged Team Hazing

By Aria Miran

After seeing photographs on the Internet of what might potentially be hazing, the university has suspended the UCSB Women's Lacrosse team pending an investigation into the matter.

May 22, 2006

Bands, Crowds Jam at Extravaganza

By David Schachner

Thousands of fans and revelers - some of which may have been under the influence of more than the music - flocked to Harder Stadium on Sunday, screaming and cheering for Extravaganza. Hosted by Associated Students Progra...

May 22, 2006

Voters To Determine SB County Split

By Lauren Crecelius

This June 6, Santa Barbara County citizens will decide whether to support Measure H, which if passed would split the county in two. The long-running feud between the mostly agricultural north and more urban south half of...

May 22, 2006

Police Arrest Five Gang Members in Connection With I.V. Stabbings

By Nikki Moore

A week after two men were attacked on the 6600 block of Picasso Road in Isla Vista, Santa Barbara Sheriff Dept. detectives arrested five suspects Friday in connection with the crime.

May 22, 2006

Surfrider Concert in I.V. Raises Funds for Coast Preservation

By Max Kitaj

Basking in the sun's first appearance in weeks, hundreds of people crowded Anisq' Oyo' Park on Saturday for the annual Concert for the Coast to learn about coastline issues, drink from the beer garden and listen to music...

May 22, 2006

Survey To Evaluate UC Students’ Experiences

By Brian Van Wyk

To help improve student services, a group of University of California researchers are once again conducting a systemwide survey about undergraduates' lifestyles, demographics and opinions about their education.

May 22, 2006

Feature Photo: Walk On

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May 19, 2006

Regents Back Dynes in Meeting

By Devon Claire Flannery Staff Writer Aria Miran Staff Writer

SAN FRANCISCO - Despite calls from students, staff and a few state senators for his resignation, the Regents of the University of California supported the continued leadership of President Robert C. Dynes over the UC sys...

May 19, 2006

Hearings Continue in Bicyclist Death Case

By Lauren Crecelius

Marcos Angel Almaguer, the asphalt-truck driver who struck and killed UCSB senior Kendra Payne last January will now face a settlement conference in June to determine whether he will be tried on charges of vehicular mans...

May 19, 2006

Park District Debates Later Noise Ordinance

By Matt Weisner

Members of the Isla Vista Recreation and Park District's Board of Directors met last night to decide whether to fight for local residents' rights to party by taking a proposal to amend Santa Barbara County's noise ordina...

May 19, 2006

English Club Brings the Galaxy to UCSB in Marathon Session

By David Schachner

With towels in hand, a long line of students and passersby started reading an important guide to the galaxy yesterday and will not be finished until 11 a.m. today - that is if they don't panic. Hosted by the English Club...

May 19, 2006

Surfrider Hosts Benefit Concert

By Lindsay Theel Reporter

Beer and bands are coming together for the Isla Vista Surfrider Foundation's Concert for the Coast in Anisq' Oyo' Park on Saturday. The Concert for the Coast, which runs from noon to 7 p.m., is an annual event designed t...