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Teen Center Strives to Remain Open

September 30, 2003 by

The Isla Vista Teen Center, which lost nearly all its funding from UCSB this year, will continue to keep its doors open, but its struggle for funding is ongoing.
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Chicano Studies Dept. To Offer Ph.D.

September 30, 2003 by

When it comes to prestige, there is always something to be said for being the first. It is with this in mind that the UCSB Chicana and Chicano Studies Dept. is stepping into the spotlight with the wor...
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On the Move

September 30, 2003 by


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Student Arrested for Sexual Assault

September 29, 2003 by

A UCSB freshman is in Santa Barbara County Jail on charges that he sexually assaulted several women at Francisco Torres Residence Hall and in Isla Vista.
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Vehicle Strikes, Injures Man in I.V.

September 29, 2003 by

An unidentified man was hit by a car while attempting to diagonally cross the street from the corner of Abrego Road and Camino Pescadero.The accident happened Friday around 8:20 p.m.
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Officers Seize Drugs in Raids

September 29, 2003 by

Two Santa Barbara County drug busts last week netted a variety of weapons and illicit drugs, as well as four arrests. Investigators also discovered and seized $8,000 in cash as well as scales and an i...
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War Protesters Reunite, Renew Hopes for Peace

September 29, 2003 by

A year and a war later, protesters reunited to pledge their dedication to peace. An estimated 300 protesters met in Veracruz Park on Saturday for a reunion march commemorating the peace marches that b...
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Group Lends Support to Adoptive Parents

September 29, 2003 by

A new support group is ready to help foster parents who are considering adoption, parents of adopted children or people who are currently navigating the adoption process.
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Brake on Through

September 29, 2003 by


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No Free Lunches?

September 29, 2003 by


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UCSB Divided By Porn

September 26, 2003 by

This is the second of a two-part series on porn parties in Isla Vista. Today's article explores UCSB's concerns over these parties, sponsored by what it calls "predatory pornography companies."
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Anti-War Protesters To Reunite in SB March

September 26, 2003 by

Local protesters are scheduled to reunite Saturday to commemorate one year of marching against the war in Iraq. Led by The People's Coalition, an anti-war organization.
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Rhapsody in Blue

September 26, 2003 by


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Shooting for Porn

September 25, 2003 by

College Fuckfest specializes in selling videos that contain scenes of hardcore pornography spliced in with footage of students partying in various college towns throughout the country.
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EAP Student Dies During Stay in Italy

September 25, 2003 by

Michelle Wilenchik-Black, 21, participated in EAP's summer program in Siena, Italy, which ended Aug. 26. On Sept. 9, after returning to Siena from visiting several other European nations, Wilenchik-Bl...
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