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Campus Wolfs Down Film on Price of Lupine Liberty

February 27, 2004 by

A film showing tonight will bring a heated environmental debate from the wilderness of Idaho to the screen at Campbell Hall. "Cost of Freedom" follows wolves relocated from Canada to Idaho as part of ...
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Public School Bond Act To Go Before Voters

February 26, 2004 by

UCSB and public schools at all levels could benefit from hefty state funding if Proposition 55 passes next week. Proposition 55, the Kindergarten-University Public Education Facilities Bond Act of 200...
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Leg Debates T-shirts, Backs Regent

February 26, 2004 by

The Associated Students Legislative Council got excited about a concert that could "change your life" in between the usual business of bills and resolutions at its Wednesday night meeting.
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Rainy Roads Create Slippery Situation

February 26, 2004 by

Despite heavy rain Wednesday, the Santa Barbara County Fire Dept. reported relatively few vehicle accidents on the roadway.
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PAC/GPAC Reviews Design of I.V. Park

February 26, 2004 by

As a result of public comments, members of the Isla Vista Project Area Committee and General Plan Advisory Committee (PAC/GPAC) passed two motions regarding the future design of the Estero Park commun...
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Riding Out the Storm

February 26, 2004 by


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The Heppest Cat on Campus

February 25, 2004 by

Professor Douglas Daniels saunters toward a CD player while students shuffle through handouts of cartoons and advertisements in their laps. After a smooth jazz rhythm begins to warm the room, Daniels ...
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UCSB Partiers Resent SLO Cops’ Actions

February 25, 2004 by

Several UCSB students are still recovering from the Mardi Gras celebration that turned violent in San Luis Obispo. Of the 130 people arrested in SLO this weekend, at least four were UCSB students.
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Team Aims to Tackle Encroaching Kelp

February 25, 2004 by

Local scientists have begun looking for ways to combat Undaria pinnatifida, an aggressive species of Japanese kelp that has invaded the California coastline. David Chapman, professor of marine biology...
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Report Reveals Pesticide Use Near Local Schools

February 25, 2004 by

A study over the past year found high levels of toxic fumigants and other pesticides used near several schools in Santa Barbara County.
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Regents Select UCSC Professor as 1st Female Provost

February 25, 2004 by

The University of California announced Monday that a woman will, for the first time, hold the system's second-highest post. M.R.C. Greenwood was appointed UC provost and senior vice president of acade...
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Peace Advocate Speaks At U.N. Club Fundraiser

February 25, 2004 by

After praising those who try to make the world a more peaceful place, former assistant secretary general of the United Nations Dr. Robert Muller began to play Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" on his harmonica...
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PAC/GPAC To Discuss I.V. Center Plan

February 25, 2004 by

The Isla Vista Project Area Committee (PAC) and General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) will meet tonight to discuss the proposed community center at Estero Park.
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Campus Congas at UCen Carnaval

February 25, 2004 by

Visitors to the UCen enjoyed a variety of free entertainment Tuesday at the third annual Winter Carnaval. The event's attractions included live music, a dance exhibition and a magician.
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Thief Takes Professor’s Car for Campus Joyride

February 24, 2004 by

An arrest made early Monday morning took a reckless driver off the campus roads and brought a UCSB professor's car back to its rightful owner.
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