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Court Drops Charges Against FIJI

February 2, 2004 by

On Friday morning, a Santa Barbara County Superior Court judge dismissed the charges of fraud and unfair business practices brought against the Phi Gamma Delta international fraternity (FIJI) as part ...
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Youth Group Holds Charity “Souper Bowl”

February 2, 2004 by

While football fans prepared to indulge in the excesses of Super Bowl Sunday, churchgoers and local youth raised funds to fill the bowls of the less fortunate.
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SB Candidates Debate Local Issues

February 2, 2004 by

North County residents crowded into St. Mark's Episcopalian Church in Los Olivos on Friday night for a debate between the candidates for 3rd District supervisor.
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Hillel Unites People, Bagels at Free Run

February 2, 2004 by

Hillel, UCSB's Jewish student organization, invited over 200 students, faculty and their families to run for fun and free food Sunday in its second annual 5K Bagel Run.
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Court To Rule on FIJI Motion in Hazing Case

January 30, 2004 by

The first major hearing in the legal battle between the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity (FIJI) and Jason Belsky, a former UCSB student and FIJI pledge, will take place at 9 a.m. today in the Santa Barbara ...
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New Site to Boost UCSB Cell Service

January 30, 2004 by

Cingular Wireless cell phone customers should receive better reception on campus thanks to new antennas now in place at the top of Storke Tower.
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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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