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A Jew And An Arab Walk Onto a Stage…

January 30, 2004 by

The conflict between Israelis and Palestinians was a laughing matter last night at Hillel's "Stand Up for Peace" comedy night. A full house crowded the Hillel social hall at 781 Embarcadero del Mar to...
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Study Uncovers Inflating Book Costs

January 30, 2004 by

A new report compiled by the California Public Interest Research Group (CalPIRG) claims that UC students pay too much for textbooks.
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UC Freshman Application Count Drops

January 29, 2004 by

The number of applicants for next fall's UCSB freshman class decreased by 657 from last year to 36,651, the first decline in freshman applications in 10 years.
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Firestone Works to Secure I.V. Vote

January 29, 2004 by

With his aides vowing to fight for every Isla Vista vote, Brooks Firestone got down on his knees Wednesday night with campaign volunteers to help make signs promoting his campaign for 3rd District sup...
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Multiethnic Standup Duo To Urge Peace in Mideast

January 29, 2004 by

Jewish comedian Scott Blakeman and Arab-American comedian Dean Obeidallah will perform their act "Standup for Peace" in support of a nonviolent solution to Middle Eastern conflicts.
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Black History Speech Urges Truth, Change

January 29, 2004 by

The second annual Dr. Shirley Kennedy Lecture was held in the MultiCultural Center to honor Dr. Shirley Kennedy, a former lecturer for the UCSB Black Studies Dept. and community outreach coordinator a...
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PAC/GPAC Favors Revised Housing Plan

January 29, 2004 by

After undergoing a massive aesthetic redesign, the Project Area Committee and General Plan Advisory Committee (PAC/GPAC) voted to approve UCSB plans for the San Clemente graduate student housing proje...
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Leggies Hear Criticism of Arnold, I.V. Revelers

January 29, 2004 by

A group of faculty and staff members is looking to ban on-campus parking on weekends and some holidays in order to curb the amount of out-of-town partygoers.
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3rd District Hopefuls Debate

January 28, 2004 by

The candidates for 3rd District supervisor sparred last night at a forum sponsored by the Santa Ynez Valley Bar Association at Andersen's Pea Soup Restaurant in Buellton.
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Space Program Beats the Heat Thanks to UCSB

January 28, 2004 by

Thanks to a little help from UCSB, NASA's Spirit rover made it to the surface of Mars in one piece Jan. 3. A team of UCSB researchers tested ceramic composite materials that form the rover's hi-tech h...
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SB Pest Program Tells Pesticides to Bug Off

January 28, 2004 by

Santa Barbara's ecosystem may soon be a bit less toxic thanks to a new policy approved last night by the Santa Barbara City Council.
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Gamers To ‘Hook Up’ at LAN Party

January 28, 2004 by

Lock and load your keyboards and mice because the Computer Gaming Club is hosting another LAN party. The event, in which gamers come together and plug their computers into a local area network (LAN) t...
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Film Examines Life of Famous Architect

January 28, 2004 by

The maker of a film showing at Campbell Hall tonight toured the globe visiting the works of one of the 20th century's greatest architects, not only to study the buildings themselves, but also to disco...
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Committee To Review Plans for I.V. Development

January 28, 2004 by

At tonight's meeting of the Project Area Committee and General Plan Advisory Committee (PAC/GPAC), community representatives will hear presentations and public comments on projects to be included in t...
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Candidates Fire Up for 3rd District Debate

January 27, 2004 by

The candidates for 3rd District Supervisor will be debating the issues tonight at Andersen's Pea Soup restaurant in Buellton. The public forum is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.
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