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January 27, 2006

Devereux To Lecture on Warning Signs of Suicide

By Taylor Ward Staff Writer

Local students, teachers and residents could learn how to save lives this afternoon, at a suicide awareness and prevention course hosted by Devereux.

January 27, 2006

CALM Antique Show To Aid Troubled Kids

By Elise Hennigan Reporter

This weekend, Santa Barbara residents can help themselves to antique jewelry, silver goods and more, all while helping local children dealing with domestic abuse and other issues.

January 26, 2006

Past A.S. Leader Enters Plea, To Face Sentencing

By Nicki Arnold

Former Associated Students President Cervin Morris faces possible deportation this summer after pleading "no contest" to felony assault charges yesterday at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse.

January 26, 2006

Yearbook Looks to Increase Participation

By Stephanie Cain

From now until Feb. 3, members of the La Cumbre staff hope to tempt seniors into their yearbook with one of three Apple iPod nanos. Photographers from Lauren Studios will take seniors' portraits on weekdays from 9 a.m. t...

January 26, 2006

PAC/GPAC Presents Revised Plan

By Alvaro Bernal

Community leaders and residents discussed changes to the constantly evolving Isla Vista Community Center plan last night that slate completion of the facility for 2010. The Isla Vista Project Area Committee and General P...

January 26, 2006

Leg Council Adjusts Representation of Students

By Brian Van Wyk

Associated Students Legislative Council approved a new system of student representation for the 2006-07 school year last night and allocated $6,873 to the UCSB chapter of the United States Student Association (USSA).

January 26, 2006

IVRPD Loses Acclaimed General Manager

By Mollie Vandor

The Isla Vista Recreation and Park District (IVRPD) will be under new management in the months to come, as General Manager Derek Johnson prepares to assume a new position under the Santa Barbara County Chief Executive Of...

January 26, 2006

Stuck Between a Rock and a Hard Place

By system

January 25, 2006

Budget Cuts To Force Students to Vote on Raising Campus Fees

By Nick Durnhofer

In order to pay their share of UC financial aid support, UCSB students will soon have to choose between completely cutting student lock-in fees or raising each one's cost.

January 25, 2006

Goleta Hospital To Be Remodeled

By Lauren Crecelius

Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital is gearing up to undergo a multi-million dollar renovation aimed at making the facility less crowded and better prepared to withstand earthquakes. The Cottage Health System, which owns and ...

January 25, 2006

UCPD Searches for Missing Student

By Nick Durnhofer

The UCSB Police Dept. (UCPD) is currently conducting an investigation into the whereabouts of Manzanita Village Residence Hall resident Nicholas Sigmon after he was reported missing Sunday afternoon.

January 25, 2006

Students Start Babysitter Business

By Claire Goodman

Even though "The Baby-Sitters Club" stars Kristy and Stacey aren't involved, Isla Vista's own baby-sitting business still aims to keep kids occupied - without all the teenage drama.

January 25, 2006

County Board Votes to Relax Oak Tree Protection Statute

By Mollie Vandor

After nine years of controversy, the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors approved final changes to a local oak tree protection ordinance yesterday that will make it easier for some landowners to give the axe to oak...

January 25, 2006

Chabad Event To Aid Katrina Victims

By Abbey Shi

With a few spare minutes today and a couple of simple knots, UCSB students can help provide those who were hit hardest by Hurricane Katrina with some much-needed warmth.

January 25, 2006

Student Groups Vie for Lock-In Fees

By Aria Miran

With campus elections looming on the horizon, Associated Students Community Affairs Board (CAB), the A.S. Bike Shop and The Green Initiative Fund (TGIF) have begun petition drives to get their measures on the ballot.