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May 24, 2004

‘Fight Night’ Frat Dons Gloves at Beach

By Dina Vainer

Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity (Pike) pitched in to help the environment Sunday morning by cleaning garbage from Santa Barbara's Arroyo Burro Beach.

May 24, 2004

By Matt Dozier

When police approached the man and inquired about his welfare, he replied, "I'm drunk. I've had two kegs of beer." Officers noted that the man reeked of alcohol, his eyes were bloodshot and his speech was slurred, but th...

May 24, 2004

The Fight for Cheaper Housing

By system

May 21, 2004

Students To Face Fee Hikes by Summer

By Nexus Staff Report

In a 14-2 decision, the University of California Regents voted Thursday to approve student fee hikes beginning in summer 2004. Under the new increases, in-state undergraduate students will pay an additional $700 per year...

May 21, 2004

Extravaganza Concert To Rock UCSB

By Katie Trevino

Organizers said Saturday's free Extravaganza concert at Harder Stadium, showcasing 10 bands on two stages and featuring headlining band MXPX, is expected to draw around 10,000 people. The concert, sponsored by A.S. Progr...

May 21, 2004

Group Sues SB County Govt. for Misspent Money

By Dina Vainer

Our Children's Earth, an environmental nonprofit organization, has filed a lawsuit against the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments alleging misallocation of public transportation funds.

May 21, 2004

I.V. Co-ops Advertise Housing, Host Wild Weekend Shindig

By Kristina Ackermann

A concert and bake sale in Anisq' Oyo' park on Sunday will benefit the Santa Barbara Student Housing Co-op. Local bands Peyote Surf Trip, King Rat, Behemoth and UCSB's Capoeira dance team will perform at the event which ...

May 21, 2004

Seniors Dance Last Steps at UCSB

By Ashley Ratcliff

UCSB Dance Company's yearlong tour will come to an end this weekend at the Center Stage Theater in downtown Santa Barbara. The company will perform at 8 p.m. both Friday and Saturday nights.

May 21, 2004

Mysterious Error Cuts into STEP Funding

By Max Rasovsky

A bookkeeping error cut money from some student retention programs earlier this year because they were mistakenly classified under outreach services, but the retention efforts will not be reimbursed by the recent agreeme...

May 21, 2004

Spittin

By system

May 20, 2004

Leggies Clean Up, Move Out

By Jason La

Praise and tears met the changing of the Associated Students Legislative Council guards Wednesday night. Outgoing council members spoke about their experience this year, and praised each other for their efforts. Some mem...

May 20, 2004

Vegan’s Dispute Reforms Ortega Food Choices

By Kaitlin Pike

Residential Dining Services is settling a refund deal with a dorm resident who said she was misinformed about the vegan and vegetarian meal options offered by Ortega Dining Commons.

May 20, 2004

Students Pay to Play for Charity Poker Tourney

By Matt Dozier

Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity continued to play off of the recent surge in popularity of Texas hold 'em poker Wednesday by holding its second tournament of the year for charity.

May 20, 2004

Blaze Engulfs Library at Elementary School

By Lulwa Bordcosh

An early morning fire heavily damaged an elementary school library in Santa Maria on Tuesday morning, destroying over 12,000 books and causing over $100,000 in damage.

May 20, 2004