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Tobacco Sting Busts Local Stores

February 1, 2006 by

Six establishments in Santa Barbara and Goleta - including at least one Isla Vista business - could receive official citations from the county or see their tobacco licenses go up in smoke following a ...
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Center Makes Film Audio Book

February 1, 2006 by

A group of professional journalists from different networks and newspapers came together at a local nonprofit organization yesterday to speak about George Clooney's recent film, "Good Night, and Good ...
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FAFSA Deadline Arrives; Interest Rises for Loans

February 1, 2006 by

Although the opportunity to turn in forms for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) ends at midnight tonight, responses to recent changes in financial aid programs will probably continu...
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Sweatshop Protestors Shed Clothes

February 1, 2006 by

Several students stripped down to their skivvies in Storke Plaza yesterday at around noon to protest the University of California's alleged use of sweatshop labor for its apparel.
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Healthy Eating and Living Interns Kick Off Awareness Week

February 1, 2006 by

Healthy Eating & Living (HEAL) interns will try to help students feel comfortable in their genes today as they spread the word on the 19th Annual National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, which runs fr...
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Leg Council Adapts Framework Changes for Nearing Election

February 1, 2006 by

The Associated Students Legislative Council endorsed a new draft of its constitution last night to present at the upcoming A.S. Constitutional Convention.
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Seven Die in Goleta Post Office Shooting

January 31, 2006 by

An unidentified female opened fire at a local mail sorting facility last night, killing six people and seriously wounding at least one other before turning the gun on herself. Santa Barbara Sheriff's ...
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Forum To Focus on Cycling Safety

January 31, 2006 by

Students and local residents will get the chance to win a new bicycle and learn how to stay safe while riding it, at a town hall meeting hosted by local law enforcement officers, politicians and profe...
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Town Hall Meeting to Address UC Student Financial Issues

January 31, 2006 by

Students and faculty will gather to discuss the rising costs of a University education tonight at a town hall meeting sponsored by the University of California Students Association (UCSA).
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Housing Application Period To Start

January 31, 2006 by

Tomorrow morning, returning UCSB students will get their opportunity to vie for a spot in university-owned housing for next year, as UCSB Housing and Residential Services opens its online housing appl...
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Board Funds Legislative Conference

January 31, 2006 by

The Associated Students Finance Board distributed the remainder of its general funds for Winter Quarter last night while allocating $1,000 to the same United States Student Association (USSA) event th...
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Student To Face Felony Charges for Hit-and-Run

January 30, 2006 by

A 23-year-old UCSB student was still being held in Santa Barbara County Jail Sunday afternoon after he drove his car into a group of pedestrians on the 6500 block of Sabado Tarde Road early Friday mor...
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Cannabis Competitors Roll to Victory

January 30, 2006 by

Approximately 400 people gathered on the grass in Anisq'Oyo' Park on Saturday afternoon to celebrate the skills of Isla Vista's best blunt and joint rollers at the 2nd Annual Joint Rolling Contest, ne...
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Research Exposes Lack of Quantitative Literacy Among College Students

January 30, 2006 by

According to a recent study published by the American Institute for Research (AIR), nearly one-fifth of the nation's college students have deficient literacy skills. The AIR study tested 1,827 student...
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Application Deadline Approaches for UC Student Regent Position

January 30, 2006 by

Students in the University of California system have until Feb. 23 to submit applications for a position on the UC Board of Regents. The UC Regents have appointed a Student Regent every year since 197...
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