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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

A Tricycle Built for Two

By system

May 20, 2004

UC Briefs: May 19, 2004

By Caitlin Adams

UC San Francisco, May 19 - Researchers have synthesized and then discovered in animals what appears to be a previously unknown neurotransmitter.

May 19, 2004

Parking Plan Put Off ‘Til June

By Lulwa Bordcosh

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to postpone its decision to reject or approve the proposed Isla Vista parking plan until June 1, in response to a large turnout of concerned I.V. residents. Of ...

May 19, 2004

Outreach Cuts May Diminish UCSB Diversity

By Kristen Richer

The 2004 incoming freshman class has a higher average GPA and a more diverse ethnic makeup than the last three freshman classes, but budget cuts to outreach programs may hinder the diversity of future classes.