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Potential Voters Offered Final Chance to Register

October 24, 2005 by

Students have one last chance today to make their voices heard - and help UCSB hold a record - by registering to vote for the upcoming, statewide special election.
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Elderly Local Resident Dies; Cause Unknown

October 24, 2005 by

Isla Vista Foot Patrol (IVFP) found the body of a 64-year-old Isla Vista resident dead in his camper Friday, following reports that he had not shown up for work in a few days.
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Takin’ Out the Trash

October 24, 2005 by


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ResNet Struggles to Cope With New Anti-Virus Issues

October 21, 2005 by

Approximately 800 of the 6,000 students living in the residence halls have visited the ResNet offices since Fall Quarter began, seeking cures for computer ailments that were mostly caused by confusion...
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County Accepts Freeway Expansion Plan

October 21, 2005 by

Santa Barbara County is getting a new commuter train and freeway lane as part of a multimillion-dollar project aimed at reducing the amount of traffic on Highway 101.
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Funds From State Revive Plan for North County Jail

October 21, 2005 by

Santa Barbara County's main jail is overcrowded and strained to the breaking point, but a recent multimillion-dollar windfall has presented the board of supervisors with an opportunity to relieve some...
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Sorority, Runners Dash To Support Cancer Foundation

October 21, 2005 by

Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority is taking steps to aid the fight against breast cancer in their 5th Annual Kappa Dash: Key for the Cure tomorrow. The 5K run will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday in Greek Park, wh...
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UCRA Takes Grant Applications From Undergraduates

October 21, 2005 by

Undergraduate students can enrich their education with a sponsored research project - provided they know how to write a decent proposal. The Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) Offic...
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Community To Pick Up Trash in I.V.

October 21, 2005 by

Locals will make an attempt to rid Isla Vista's streets of garbage and debris this Saturday, in honor of National Make a Difference Day. The event starts at 11 a.m. at the Isla Vista Recreation and Pa...
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Polic Blotter: October 21, 2005

October 21, 2005 by

Saturday, October 15, 1:25 a.m. - Officers patrolling Camino del Sur observed a 20-year-old man walking north through the intersection of Trigo Road, waving a U-lock in the air. Deputies watched the m...
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Los Alamos Lab and UCSB Devise Plans for New Institution

October 19, 2005 by

While the competition for management of the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) continues, the University of California has co-founded a new institute with the lab, focusing on materials research an...
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Free Parking Treat Averts Auto Tricks

October 19, 2005 by

Students can save their cars from the ghosts, ghouls and drunken revelers haunting the streets of Isla Vista during Halloween weekend with a special parking permit. The permit, which is free and avail...
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Both Genders Protest Sexual Assault, Rapes

October 19, 2005 by

Male and female students are joining forces to combat rape and sexual assault as the third annual "I Want a Truce" campaign kicks off today. Sponsored by the Women's Center and UCSB Rape Prevention Ed...
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Panel Explores Connection Between Katrina and Race

October 19, 2005 by

The Black Studies Dept. and the Center for Black Studies are looking to engage students, faculty and staff in a panel discussion about race as it relates to Hurricane Katrina relief efforts this after...
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Forest Plans Forums for Examination of Conservation Effort

October 19, 2005 by

An open house tonight will give the public a chance to ask questions about a new strategy for the preservation of the Los Padres National Forest (LPNF) that could leave locals with a limited list of p...
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