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Sparks Fly

May 15, 2006 by


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Flaming Furniture Ignites Officials’ Preparation

May 12, 2006 by

As the smoke clears from a recent string of couch fires, officials in Isla Vista and Santa Barbara County are preparing for the upcoming couch-burning season. Couch-burning season traditionally occurs...
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IVRPD Selects New Manager

May 12, 2006 by

After weeks of vacancy, the office of the Isla Vista Recreation and Park District general manager will finally be filled by the end of the school year. The IVRPD board of directors named Dale Sumersil...
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Extravaganza ’06 To Feature Live Music, Extreme Sports

May 12, 2006 by

Boasting a lineup of performers such as E-40, Pepper and the Pharcyde, this year's Extravaganza concert seeks to draw in the crowds by expanding its entertainment to include professional skateboarders...
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Premier Focuses on Artist’s Life, Photos

May 12, 2006 by

About 20 people toured a gallery featuring the works of photojournalist Dan Elden at the University Art Museum last night - where the exhibit will be open for another three days - while museum curator...
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Regents To Rule on Out-of-State Tuition Decrease

May 12, 2006 by

Students from out of state may see their tuition costs lowered next year to the same rate as those living in state, if the University of California Regents decide to support a memorial passed by the ...
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House Rejects Capps’ Amendment

May 12, 2006 by

Congresswoman Lois Capps' attempt to block a bill that would allow continuous hunting on Santa Rosa Island was shot down by the House Committee on Rules in Congress yesterday.
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Smart Bridge Design Wins Engineering Contest

May 12, 2006 by

For the second consecutive year in a row, a UCSB engineering team defeated 60 other groups from around the country, taking home a first-place prize at the ninth annual Society for the Advancement of M...
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May 12, 2006 by


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Taco Joint Says Hasta Luego to Liquor License

May 11, 2006 by

Local Mexican restaurant El Taco Amigo is no longer selling alcohol, thanks to the owner's decision to surrender his liquor license while the California Dept. of Alcohol Beverage Control investigates ...
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A.S. Passes Budget; Reps Fear Shortages

May 11, 2006 by

After three hours of debate, the Associated Students Legislative Council unanimously approved the 2006-07 A.S. Budget at its meeting Wednesday night, while one member of the council chose to resign he...
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IVRPD Directors To Fill Vacant Manager Spot

May 11, 2006 by

The Isla Vista Recreation and Park District is getting a new general manager tonight, as the district's board of directors announces its pick for the position at a 6 p.m. meeting at the IVRPD office. ...
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Group To Study Future SB Housing

May 11, 2006 by

On the heels of a survey reporting the lack of affordable housing in the Santa Barbara and coastal region, UCSB faculty and staff have been asked to fill out a questionnaire about their current and fu...
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Professor To Discuss Electoral College Efficiency

May 11, 2006 by

Some call it undemocratic, while others claim it is vital, but tonight a UCSB professor will examine the effectiveness and purpose of the U.S. Electoral College and whether it needs to be reformed. Th...
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