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May 13, 2005

Extravaganza To Feature Rhythm, Reggae, Rhymes

By Jason La

UCSB's Harder Stadium will host one of hip hop's best-known musicians -- Busta Rhymes -- as well as a number of other acts this Sunday for the annual Associated Students Program Board (ASPB) Extravaganza.

May 13, 2005

First White Linen Dance To Reflect All Cultures

By Jamie Stevenson

A recently formed on-campus student group is hoping to get a running start by hosting its first-ever event tonight: a dance designed to blend individual differences into a common color.

May 13, 2005

Abandoned Cigarette Butts Ignite Effort to Limit Litter

By Nikki Moore

A tank of 21,000 cigarette butts will be the center of attention this afternoon as the No Butts Left Behind Task Force announces its plans to cut back on litter in Santa Barbara County.

May 13, 2005

Concert To Sing Praises of SB Housing Co-op

By Dina Vainer

Isla Vista residents will have the chance the learn about cheaper housing options and listen to live music this Saturday as the Santa Barbara Student Housing Cooperative hosts its second annual "Co-opula" concert.

May 13, 2005

Explosion Propels Asphalt 100 Yards

By Mollie Vandor

The smoke has cleared and the debris is cleaned up, but authorities still do not know why a trailer filled with hot asphalt exploded at the Santa Maria Refining Company (SMRC) on Wednesday morning.

May 13, 2005

Arthritis Walk Encourages Locals, Dogs to Participate

By Rachel Corrales Reporter

Santa Barbara residents will soon be able to raise money for arthritis research by doing something as simple as walking their dogs. Signups are currently underway for the National Arthritis Foundation's fourth annual Art...

May 13, 2005

‘Facing Race’ To Scrutinize Military

By Kaitlin Pike

Associated Students Student Commission on Racial Equality (SCORE) will host a conference Saturday to discuss the influence of the American military at the local, state, federal and global level.

May 13, 2005

Feature Photo: Battle Over Recruiters

By system

College Republicans Tim Cullen (center) and Elizabeth Markovitch (right) show support for military presence on campus. The Academic Senate is holding a special meeting today in to vote on the proposed ban of on-campus mi...

May 12, 2005

Private Corporations To Help UC Keep Lab

By Lulwa Bordcosh

In an unprecedented arraignment, the University of California Office of the President announced Wednesday that it will partner with an outside business management company to compete for the management contract of the Los...

May 12, 2005

Dept. To Host Anniversary Events

By Ashley Ratcliff

UCSB Environmental Studies (ES) Program continues to work toward a greener future as it celebrates its 35th anniversary this weekend, with an event focusing on energy and oil usage across the globe.

May 12, 2005

Assemblyman Pledges To Protect CA Coastline

By Lindsey Clodfelter

Recently appointed as the fourth member of the California Ocean Protection Council, 35th District State Assemblyman Pedro Nava said he is committed to preserving the 1,100 miles of coastline that make California special.

May 12, 2005

Leg Council Tables Bills, Amends UCSA’s Budget

By Nick Durnhofer

As one of its last acts, this year's Associated Students Legislative Council voted Wednesday night to amend the budget of the UCSB chapter of the University of California Student Association (UCSA).

May 12, 2005

Parting the Water

By system

May 11, 2005

Remembering A Soldier’s Life

By Daniel Haier

Sean Brock tried to convince his hung-over friends to hike down the coast from Isla Vista to his home in Redondo Beach -- a distance of over 100 miles. It was June of 1998, just after a weekend of partying to celebrate h...

May 11, 2005

Faculty To Vote on Proposal to Bar Recruiters

By Christopher Kenny Reporter

Faculty members will vote tomorrow on a resolution that seeks to ban military recruiters from the UCSB campus.

May 11, 2005

Crews Locate Men Day After Plane Crash

By Lulwa Bordcosh

The pilot and passenger of a small aircraft that left Santa Ynez Airport on Sunday morning are lucky to be alive after surviving a plane crash that left the pair stranded for 24 hours in the Los Padres National Forest.