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IVRPD Seeks Vernal Pool Financing

April 5, 2005 by

A neglected vernal pool on Del Playa Drive may undergo considerable work to restore it to its natural state, if the Isla Vista Recreation and Park District (IVRPD) can find the money necessary to fina...
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Police Search for Motorized Tricycle Thief

April 5, 2005 by

The motorized tricycle of a disabled UCSB student reported stolen last Friday has been located, but those responsible for the theft have not been found. Naz Hassanzadeh-Kiabi, a third-year business ec...
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King of Pop Draws Devotees to Court

April 5, 2005 by

For many of the fans clustered outside the Santa Maria courthouse gates, Michael Jackson is less a musician than a lifestyle; less a pop icon than a religious one. Darina Ahern, a 29-year-old native o...
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Week Honors Grad Students’ Work

April 5, 2005 by

It may not be Spring Break, but this week, graduate students are certainly welcoming the first annual Graduate Student Appreciation Week. The Graduate Division is hosting the weeklong event, which sta...
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Award Money To Fund New Research

April 5, 2005 by

Four UCSB assistant professors recently received awards from the National Science Foundation (NSF), granting them money to fund individual research projects on campus.
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Jackson Fans Hold Court Outside Trial

April 4, 2005 by

Ian says he has been standing in front of the Santa Maria Courthouse every day for the past four months. Before he responds to any questions about his views on the Michael Jackson case, he asks a ques...
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A.S. Hopefuls Start Spring Campaigns

April 4, 2005 by

With the Associated Students spring election two weeks away, candidates vying for executive officer positions and Legislative Council seats begin campaigning today for the 27 possible positions.
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‘Dark’ Site Creator Funds Sober Fun

April 4, 2005 by

After facing down UCSB earlier this year over the use of its trademark on his website, www.thedarksideofucsb.com, the father of a former UCSB student is putting his money where his mouth is.
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Police Charge I.V. Man With DUI After Crash

April 4, 2005 by

An Isla Vista resident was arrested early Sunday morning on felony DUI charges following a high-speed collision on Highway 101. Around 1:40 a.m., Toru Ogawa, 25, allegedly driving under the influence ...
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Such Great Heights

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Hotels Run Low on Rooms for Grad Weekend

March 31, 2005 by

Even though Spring Quarter graduation is still more than 10 weeks away, the families of many seniors are finding it to be the 11th hour in their search for lodging and dining accommodations for gradua...
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Bike Lockers To Give Commuters More Security

March 31, 2005 by

To promote bicycle commuting to campus, UCSB Transportation and Parking Services (TPS) is test piloting a bike locker program. Twenty new bike lockers -- located near the Biology 2, Chemistry and Stud...
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A.S. Deviates From RHA on Amendments

March 31, 2005 by

At its Wednesday night meeting, the Associated Students Legislative Council passed two position papers that focus on Residence Hall Association (RHA) procedures.
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EAB Seeks More Money for Expansion

March 31, 2005 by

Looking to make more green to save more green, Associated Students Environmental Affairs Board (EAB) is looking toward increasing the group's lock-in fee during the upcoming campuswide elections.
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UC Briefs: March 31, 2005

March 31, 2005 by

UCLA's associate vice provost for diversity may face sanctions from the University of California for allegedly having a relationship with a student.
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