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April 14, 2003

Christian Groups Unite to Hold Praise Night in Storke Plaza

By Christine Bai

People from several UCSB Christian groups and community churches will gather in front of Storke Plaza at 7 p.m. for the fourth "As One" praise night, an event for Evangelical Christians to unite in prayer and worship.

April 14, 2003

It May Not Be Wrong, But It’s Illegal

By system

April 11, 2003

Isla Vistans Defend Foot Patrol

By Bonnie Holladay

A report released by a grand jury labeled the Isla Vista Foot Patrol as having "misguided policy and lax leadership" has sparked some controversy among those whom it criticized.The report was compiled by Santa Barbara Co...

April 11, 2003

Volunteers to Walk For Children’s Fund

By Stephanie Tavares

Associated Students Community Affairs Board is hosting the first annual UCSB "Walk for Good Times" this Sunday from 10 a.m. to about 1 p.m. All proceeds will go to Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times, a camp for children...

April 11, 2003

Capps Hopes to Uphold Ban on Oil Drilling

By Kristina Ackermann

Legislative attempts to weaken the moratorium on oil and gas drilling of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), composed of much of the coastal area surrounding the United States, may be blocked by an amendment to the congre...

April 11, 2003

Club Security Guards Face Assault Charge

By Daniel Haier

Police arrested two bouncers from the Zelo Restaurant and Nightclub after they allegedly beat an unruly patron early Tuesday morning.

April 11, 2003

We Belong to the Night

By system

April 10, 2003

SB Species May Bounce Back

By Daniel Haier

In a victory for environmentalists - and fish dwelling in the sea surrounding the Channel Islands - Santa Barbara coastal waters became part of the second-largest "no-fishing" zone in the United States on Wednesday.

April 10, 2003

Park Service Works to Restore Wildlife

By Drew Mackie

The fate of Santa Cruz Island's indigenous wildlife now officially rests on a plan of hunting and burning. The Channel Islands National Park published on Tuesday its Record of Decision for the Primary Restoration Plan Fi...

April 10, 2003

Anti-Rape Rally To Affect UCSB

By Kelly Lack Reporter

UCSB students will gather today in an effort to bring an end to sexual assault against women. Students Stopping Rape, a UCSB student-sponsored group, will host its second annual anti-rape rally, "It Affects Me," from 11 ...

April 10, 2003

Students Head North to Build Homes for Poor

By Drew Atkins

Twenty-three members of the UCSB chapter of Habitat for Humanity spent Spring Break in Portland, Oregon, constructing the frame and foundation for a new low-cost home and repairing local homes that were worse for wear.

April 10, 2003

A.S. Backs Troops, Still Opposes War

By William Pham Staff Writer

Associated Students Legislative Council modified its stance on the war in Iraq Wednesday night by passing a new position paper supporting the soldiers fighting that war.

April 10, 2003

Grassroots Activism at Its Best

By system

April 9, 2003

U.S. Army Recruits Locals

By Daniel Haier

A computer screensaver behind Staff Sergeant Steven Mollnhauer depicts an endless line of animated U.S. Army paratroopers jumping rhythmically from a transport plane and descending onto unseen terrain.

April 9, 2003

IVFP To Crack Down on Cars in Driveways

By Drew Mackie

Because vehicles parked blocking driveways can hinder local firefighters from dousing blazes and rescuing residents, the IVFP will begin citing vehicles for violating an already existing law.

April 9, 2003

Students Shut Mouths to Open Minds

By Jessie Yurman

Participants in this year's National Day of Silence Project, presented by the Queer Student Union, hope to speak volumes. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today students at schools across the nation will not speak.