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April 13, 2006

Saturday, April 8, 12:25 a.m. - Officers walking through the intersection of Camino Pescadero and Del Playa Drive observed a 19-year-old man standing in a beach access way stumble and fall to the grou...
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A.S. Hopefuls Agree on Main Concerns in First ’06 Debate

Three Associated Students presidential candidates faced off in the first of two debates held in the Hub yesterday, agreeing with each other more often than not on central campaign issues.
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Alumni Mix Alcohol, Energy Drink, I.V. to Create ‘Catalyst’

Two grads have put their UCSB education to use by mixing and marketing a new alcohol energy drink dubbed Catalyst.
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Former Porn Addict To Discuss Sex in Society

Mere days after Playboy Magazine exposed UCSB's student body, a self-proclaimed former sex-addict will speak in Corwin Pavilion about the negative effects of pornography. In tonight's multimedia prese...
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Program Board Seeks Fee Increase

Amongst the five proposed lock-in fee initiatives included on the upcoming spring election ballot, the Associated Students Program Board is asking for a $4.50 increase, amounting to a total of $10 per...
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SB City Council Votes in Favor of Westward Expansion Planning

Members of the Santa Barbara City Council unanimously voted yesterday for a proposal that could extend the city's boundaries to include unincorporated areas of east Goleta.
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MCAT Switches to Computers

Students vying for enrollment in medical school can say goodbye to Scantrons and No. 2 pencils thanks to a new, electronic version of the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT).
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NORML Backs DA Candidate’s Visit

A UCSB alumnus and candidate in the upcoming race for Santa Barbara County District Attorney will visit UCSB this evening to talk to students and local residents about his campaign.
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Playmates To Autograph for Fans

Complementing its excellent standards in academics, UCSB garnered another high ranking last Friday after it was named the #2 party school in America by the latest edition of Playboy Magazine.
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Silvergreens Gives Tips for Healthier Eating on Receipts

Hungry Isla Vista residents can now make even healthier choices at Silvergreens, which recently began printing nutritional information on the backs of customers' receipts.
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Web Chat Links Students to Planning University’s Future

Students chatted with a few UC Regents, administrators and representatives Monday afternoon, voicing their various concerns about the University at its first student-focused online forum.
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UC Settles Stock Fraud Lawsuit With Citigroup

The University of California was awarded $13.25 million in a settlement with Citigroup last Thursday after it alleged that the corporation was involved with the fraudulent inflation of WorldCom, Inc. ...
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City To Confront Underage Drinking

Local and national organizations are coming together this week to encourage students, parents and local residents to tap into one another's thoughts about underage drinking, thanks to a proclamation f...
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Board Finances Campaigns, Groups

The Associated Students Finance Board meeting passed relatively quickly Monday afternoon, despite the funding of 15 student groups in comparison to last week's five.
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