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UC Briefs: May 18, 2005

May 18, 2005 by

In the midst of a struggle with the university over a newly imposed alcohol moratorium at greek events, UC Berkeley's Interfraternity Council selected its new president Monday night after its current ...
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Business Plans Bring in Bucks

May 17, 2005 by

From doubling the speed of wireless Internet access to a proposal to sell lottery tickets from ATMs, eight teams of students presented their best ideas Monday night during the 6th Annual Business Plan...
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Study Indicates Rise in Eligible Minority Pupils

May 17, 2005 by

The rates of African-American and Chicano/Latino student admission eligibility at the University of California increased in recent years, according to an updated study.
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City Considers Project Proposals

May 17, 2005 by

Traffic on the Highway 101 might be speeding up and construction on an oil pipeline running through Goleta may be slowing down after yesterday's Goleta City Council meeting.
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Police Start Annual Seatbelt Crackdown Effort

May 17, 2005 by

For the next three weeks, local police will urge drivers to
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Poor Meeting Turnout Delays Recruiter Vote

May 16, 2005 by

The UCSB Faculty Legislature failed to meet its minimum attendance requirement and did not vote on a proposal to ban military recruiters from campus at its special meeting Friday afternoon.
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Fans Flock to UCSB’s Extravaganza

May 16, 2005 by

Even though there were fewer acts performing at this year
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Outdoor Climbing Wall Rocks I.V. Park

May 16, 2005 by

Trigo-Pasado Park, a small parcel of grassy lawn in Isla Vista, was boosted into prominence this weekend when it became the home of the first free public rock-climbing wall in California.
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Weekend Flames Char Goleta Apartment

May 16, 2005 by

Santa Barbara County firefighters tackled a blaze in a Goleta apartment complex Saturday morning that left one unit in ruins but spared the rest of the nearby buildings.
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Extravaganza To Feature Rhythm, Reggae, Rhymes

May 13, 2005 by

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) Extravaga...
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First White Linen Dance To Reflect All Cultures

May 13, 2005 by

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.
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Abandoned Cigarette Butts Ignite Effort to Limit Litter

May 13, 2005 by

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.
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Concert To Sing Praises of SB Housing Co-op

May 13, 2005 by

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-op...
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Explosion Propels Asphalt 100 Yards

May 13, 2005 by

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.
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Arthritis Walk Encourages Locals, Dogs to Participate

May 13, 2005 by

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...
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