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October 21, 2005

Polic Blotter: October 21, 2005

By system

Saturday, October 15, 1:25 a.m. - Officers patrolling Camino del Sur observed a 20-year-old man walking north through the intersection of Trigo Road, waving a U-lock in the air. Deputies watched the man, who had soiled h...

October 19, 2005

Los Alamos Lab and UCSB Devise Plans for New Institution

By Patricia Bobek

While the competition for management of the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) continues, the University of California has co-founded a new institute with the lab, focusing on materials research and nanotechnology.

October 19, 2005

Free Parking Treat Averts Auto Tricks

By Lindsey Miller

Students can save their cars from the ghosts, ghouls and drunken revelers haunting the streets of Isla Vista during Halloween weekend with a special parking permit. The permit, which is free and available only to UCSB st...

October 19, 2005

Both Genders Protest Sexual Assault, Rapes

By Christy Escobar

Male and female students are joining forces to combat rape and sexual assault as the third annual "I Want a Truce" campaign kicks off today. Sponsored by the Women's Center and UCSB Rape Prevention Education Program, the...

October 19, 2005

Panel Explores Connection Between Katrina and Race

By Caitlin Cassady

The Black Studies Dept. and the Center for Black Studies are looking to engage students, faculty and staff in a panel discussion about race as it relates to Hurricane Katrina relief efforts this afternoon.

October 19, 2005

Forest Plans Forums for Examination of Conservation Effort

By Mira Butterworth

An open house tonight will give the public a chance to ask questions about a new strategy for the preservation of the Los Padres National Forest (LPNF) that could leave locals with a limited list of places to shoot and c...

October 19, 2005

Library To Profit From Book Bargains

By Patrick Scoggins Reporter

Thousands of low-priced books, CDs and vinyl records will fill the 24-hour Study Room at Davidson Library this morning, as the Friends of the UC Santa Barbara Libraries hosts the first of six book sales.

October 19, 2005

Views Revealed

By system

October 18, 2005

Friends Mourn Loss, Recall Fond Memories of Philosophy Student

By Nikki Moore

The friends and co-workers of Manuel Stahl, a senior philosophy major who passed away following a motorcycle accident last Friday, said they are shocked by his passing and will always remember him as rambunctious, driven...

October 18, 2005

Rally Seeks Sweatshop Renunciation

By Sabrina Ricci

Approximately 30 students and faculty members marched on the Chancellor's office yesterday at noon as part of a nationwide effort to protest the alleged use of sweatshop labor in manufacturing apparel with university log...

October 18, 2005

List of Local Hate-Free Places Excludes UCSB

By Alvaro Bernal

Several local institutions were officially recognized for their efforts to eliminate hate in Santa Barbara County at a ceremony Monday afternoon, and although the honorees ranged from schools to non-profit agencies, UCSB...

October 18, 2005

Jackson To Voice Proposition Views

By Paul Jones

Former three-term 35th District California Assembly Member Hannah-Beth Jackson will present her views on the Nov. 8 special election propositions in the Women's Center Library today at 4 p.m.

October 18, 2005

Owner To Move I.V. Leather Store

By David Ferry

Leather-clad locals looking for a place to repair the boots, belts and biker chaps that do not survive Halloween weekend will have to search outside of Isla Vista this year. The Leather Guild currently located at 6529 Tr...

October 18, 2005

Finance Board Funds Cultural, Comedy Groups; Plans Budget

By Staff

The Associated Students Finance Board allocated roughly a third of its remaining fall quarter budget to two student groups Monday afternoon, and passed an action item reserving additional money to A.S. boards and committ...

October 18, 2005

Council Resolves Gang, Park Funding

By Lina Grant Reporter

Gang-related violence and crime in Goleta will soon draw special attention from local law agencies, following a decision Monday afternoon by the Goleta City Council to accept a grant that would provide for the creation o...

October 17, 2005

SB Student Dies in Motorcycle Crash Friday on Hwy 101

By Nexus Staff Report

A 21-year-old UCSB student was killed in a fatal traffic collision Friday afternoon, marking the second time in two weeks that a motorcycle accident has claimed the life of a local student. Manuel Stahl, a senior philoso...