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Budget Cuts To Force Students to Vote on Raising Campus Fees

January 25, 2006 by

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.
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Goleta Hospital To Be Remodeled

January 25, 2006 by

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 Sys...
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UCPD Searches for Missing Student

January 25, 2006 by

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.
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Students Start Babysitter Business

January 25, 2006 by

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.
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County Board Votes to Relax Oak Tree Protection Statute

January 25, 2006 by

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...
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Chabad Event To Aid Katrina Victims

January 25, 2006 by

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.
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Student Groups Vie for Lock-In Fees

January 25, 2006 by

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 measure...
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So a Guy Walks Into a Talent Agency…

January 25, 2006 by


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Fresh Funding To Further Marine Education Efforts

January 24, 2006 by

Local environmental education and conservation programs may be eligible to receive a boost in funding, thanks to the $350,000 in grants now available through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin...
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I.V. Tenants’ Union Gets New Address

January 24, 2006 by

The Associated Students Isla Vista Tenants' Union (IVTU), which spent several months "couch surfing" after experiencing housing problems of its own, is getting ready to start serving local renters fro...
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Local Gym Trains Boxers for Fight Night

January 24, 2006 by

While Dukes Boxing and Fitness has only been open for a little more than three months, several of the gym's members are already training to step into the ring as part of a 15-year-old UCSB tradition.
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Workers Hit Line; Parts of Campus Lose Electricity

January 24, 2006 by

Several classes were canceled yesterday after a mass power outage struck the northeast side of campus.
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Program Promotes Preservation Within UC-Owned Housing

January 24, 2006 by

Student group Green Campus Council (GCC) is challenging those in university residence halls to sign off, turn off and consume less energy with its second-annual energy conservation competition.
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I.V. Gets Skooled With New Program

January 23, 2006 by

The Isla Vista Community Free Skool held its kickoff event Saturday, inaugurating a free education program that offers locals a chance to teach and take classes in a variety of subjects.
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Chocolate To Help Charity, Lovers on Valentine’s Holiday

January 23, 2006 by

This Valentine's Day, the UCSB community can both treat its sweet-tooth - or sweetheart - and support local charities by purchasing See's milk chocolate candy bars.
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