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Bush-Bashing Locals Seek National Prize

January 8, 2004 by

After taking their best shots at President George W. Bush in a 30-second TV commercial, two Isla Vista residents have been selected as finalists in an online contest that drew 1,500 nationwide entries...
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Robertson Field May Get Synthetic Grass

January 8, 2004 by

Soccer players using Robertson Field will pass on grass half as often by this summer if a plan to install artificial turf over much of the field goes according to schedule.
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FT’s North Tower Remodeled by March

January 8, 2004 by

With major structural renovation on the north tower of Francisco Torres Residential Hall complete and the majority of internal work finished, the building is nearly habitable.
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Reps To Review Beach Plans

January 8, 2004 by

The working group in charge of creating a master plan for Goleta Beach will meet this afternoon at 4 in the Santa Barbara Airport administration building.
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Leggies Examine Budget Cut Implications

January 8, 2004 by

After deciding the date for their quarterly potluck dinner and hearing that their long-awaited T-shirts will arrive next week, the Associated Students Legislative Council got down to business at its f...
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Can I Check You Out?

January 8, 2004 by


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UCSB Gets Grant for Rec Dept. Program

January 7, 2004 by

With a new grant from a local foundation, UCSB hopes to provide more physical and recreational activities for the disabled. The Bialis Family Foundation of Santa Barbara gave UCSB $75,000 in mid-Decem...
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At the Ready

January 7, 2004 by

The firefighters at Station 11, on Storke Road just north of the UCSB Francisco Torres Residence Hall, say they have most of the addresses in their coverage area memorized. Before the dispatcher can s...
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SB Powerhouse Rocks Competition

January 7, 2004 by

Max Higgins is strong. At 5'10" and 266 pounds, one might confuse the muscular bulges protruding from his chest and arms for watermelons stuffed under his T-shirt.
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Budget Concerns Delay DP Drains

January 7, 2004 by

Santa Barbara County has pulled the plug on plans to construct storm drains on Del Playa Drive over Winter Break due to concerns that Governor Schwarzenegger will make cuts to grant money in his budge...
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UCSB Student’s Goodwill Touches Former Professor

January 7, 2004 by

A UCSB alum received a pleasant surprise Monday when his wallet was returned with the cash and credit cards still inside.
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UC Briefs: January 7th, 2004

January 7, 2004 by

More UC Budget Cuts, Global Warming Brings Big Changes to CA's Coastal Waters, Foundation Awards $17.5 Million for 30-Meter Telescope Plans
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Men at Work

January 7, 2004 by


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I.V. Homes Suffer Little Theft

January 5, 2004 by

Isla Vista had another winter break with relatively few burglaries, continuing the low crime rate that has become a trend over the past few years. As of Monday, the Isla Vista Foot Patrol had received...
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Teen Stabs 16-Year-Old in I.V. Brawl

January 5, 2004 by

A 13-year-old boy was arrested on Friday, Jan. 2, following a confrontation in Isla Vista that left a 16-year-old boy with a stab wound to the stomach.
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