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February 22, 2006

Contract To Add Police onto Park Party Guest Lists

By Lauren Crecelius

Locals looking to throw raging parties in Isla Vista's parks will be required to invite officers from the Santa Barbara Sheriff's Dept. from now on, thanks to a new contract between the Isla Vista Recreation and Park Dis...

February 22, 2006

Web Forum Allows Voters to View Local Candidates, Issues

By Eden Dranger Reporter

Students and local residents looking to surf their way to some important information about the upcoming local election can now log on to a new online forum dedicated to sharing all the details about the candidates for 2n...

February 22, 2006

Local Golf Course Mulls Over Options

By David Ferry

The owners of a Goleta golf club that is millions of dollars in debt are searching for new ways to make some green off their land, and according to the club's manager, local residents might soon be living on the course i...

February 21, 2006

Colin Powell Draws Large Crowd

By Kaitlin Pike

In a speech sandwiched by standing ovations, retired Gen. Colin Powell revisited his careers in the U.S. government and assessed current diplomatic situations and crises before a packed Arlington Theatre audience Friday ...

February 21, 2006

Nava Announces New Bill on Bicycle Safety

By Tori Mason

In the wake of the January death of UCSB student Kendra Payne, who was killed in a bicycling accident, Assemblyman Pedro Nava proposed a new state law on Monday that would require motor vehicles to leave at least three f...

February 21, 2006

UCSB Cheer Squad Turns New Tricks, Wins Contest

By Aria Miran

The UCSB Cheer Team reinvented itself as a competitive group this year, taking first-place honors at Sunday night's King of the Bleachers competition in Irvine. The event marks only the second time in several years that ...

February 21, 2006

Lecture Series To Examine Weapons-Related Issues

By Taylor Ward Staff Writer

The Santa Barbara Nuclear Age Peace Foundation (NAPF) is taking over local theaters and lecture halls this week to educate local students and residents about the issues surrounding nuclear weapons and war.

February 21, 2006

Mitsubishi Continues to Invest in UCSB Sciences

By Gibran Maciel

The Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC), whose head office is located in Tokyo, has opted to renew its investment in UCSB materials research, providing $8.5 to 10 million over the next four years.

February 17, 2006

Colin Powell To Speak at Theatre to Sold Out Room

By Lizzie Blumenthal

Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell will address a capacity crowd at Arlington Theatre tonight, while groups of demonstrators plan to rally outside the theater in protest.

February 17, 2006

Bill Aims to Ban Coastal Oil Development

By Mollie Vandor

Santa Barbara's coast could receive permanent protection from new offshore oil drilling, depending on the success of legislation that was introduced in both the Senate and the House yesterday.

February 17, 2006

Event To Examine Surf Culture

By Gibran Maciel

Surfers and those who appreciate the culture are invited to attend a conference at Corwin Pavilion on Saturday, and while primo waves are not guaranteed, a lively discussion about current surf culture can be expected.

February 17, 2006

UC Approves Contract With Clerical Staff

By Brian Van Wyk

Wage negotiations between the University of California and its clerical workers came to a close Thursday after the University ratified a new contract with the Coalition of University Employees (CUE).

February 17, 2006

Contendors for Sheriff State Candidacy

By Eden Dranger Reporter

There could be a new sheriff in town by the beginning of the summer, as candidates begin lining up to square off for the position of Santa Barbara County Sheriff-Coroner.

February 17, 2006

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February 16, 2006

Shiebler Accepts New Position in A.S. Leg Council

By Nick Durnhofer

The Associated Students Legislative Council swore into office newly appointed Executive Vice President of Statewide Affairs Bill Shiebler last night and approved a resolution opposing the U.S. government's use of warrant...

February 16, 2006

TGIF To Bring New Energy To Sustainable Appliances

By Gibran Maciel

For this spring's campus-wide elections, students must decide whether or not to support The Green Initiative Fund (TGIF), the campaign for which involves neither tasty eateries nor the ABC network's old Friday night line...