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For Whom Storke Tower Tolls

February 4, 2004 by

After almost two weeks of silence, the bells are coming back. The Storke Tower bell carillon, an organ-like system of 61 bells of various sizes located at the top of Storke Tower, typically rings at 1...
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Campus, County Begin Drive for Vehicle Sharing

February 4, 2004 by

Students in need of cars may soon be able to get their own wheels on a moment's notice with the swipe of a card. A joint effort between UCSB and Santa Barbara County is underway to bring a program cal...
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Democratic Groups To Back Buttny

February 4, 2004 by

Ten local organizations are expected to endorse John Buttny's candidacy for 3rd District supervisor at a joint press conference today at noon.
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NPR To Present “Radio Expedition” to UCSB Audience

February 4, 2004 by

The sound system at Campbell Hall will reverberate tonight with the sounds of clashing elephants, crashing waves and more. Alex Chadwick, reporter and producer for National Public Radio, will be givin...
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Chicano Writer Shares Poetry, Plans in MCC

February 4, 2004 by

Poet and author Jimmy Santiago Baca performed for a full house Tuesday evening at the MultiCultural Center Theatre. Baca spoke about some of his experiences as a writer, with many of his anecdotes foc...
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University Says Thanks a Million, Michael Douglas

February 3, 2004 by

Academy Award-winning actor and UCSB alumnus Michael Douglas contributed $1 million toward the construction of a new Center for Film, Television and New Media, the university announced Monday.
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Committee Ponders Parking Restrictions

February 3, 2004 by

The Isla Vista Action Group wants every weekend in I.V. to be a closed party and might suggest an on-campus parking ban on weekend nights as a way to keep out uninvited revelers.
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Weekend Blaze Damages Building, Car

February 3, 2004 by

Flames from a burning couch shot nearly 100 feet into the air early Sunday morning when a fire scorched a car and the side of an Isla Vista apartment building. No one was injured, but firefighters est...
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GSD Waffles on Treating Water

February 3, 2004 by

Beach lovers, surfers and environmentalists armed with picket signs gathered in front of the Goleta Sanitary District (GSD) building yesterday to protest the delay of treatment facility upgrades.
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Drunken Goleta Driver Hits Pedestrian

February 3, 2004 by

University police arrested a man believed to be under the influence of alcohol and drugs after he hit a UCSB student with his car Sunday night.
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SB Shelter To Offer Classes to Homeless

February 3, 2004 by

Santa Barbara's Casa Esperanza homeless shelter will soon offer more than just a place to stay. Beginning Feb. 15, volunteer teachers will teach free adult classes in subjects including song writing, ...
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Powell Talks About Race, Education

February 3, 2004 by

Journalist, poet and television personality Kevin Powell spoke to a crowd of nearly 100 people in Corwin Pavilion Monday night. Powell's speech kicked off the MultiCultural Center's Black History Mont...
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A.S. Opens Coffers, Approves 4 Requests

February 3, 2004 by

Feeling generous, Associate Students Finance Board gave out over $4,500 to one fraternity and three A.S. committees Monday night. The board gave the A.S. Committee on Public Safety (C.O.P.S.) $320 for...
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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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