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SB Holds Anti-War March, Rally

January 21, 2003 by

The protest -- Peace Congress 2003 -- began with a march down State Street, which was closed to automobiles, and culminated with an outdoor festival, including speakers and live music in Alameda Plaza...
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Happy Trails

January 21, 2003 by

There are tons of other, more hikes to check out in Santa Barbara County - Seven Falls, which is only about a mile and a half each way, is well known and beautiful, as is Red Rock, although both can b...
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Local Concert Promotes Peace

January 21, 2003 by

Students 4 Peace sponsored the late-night event, which began at 6 p.m. and ended around 1 a.m., and featured a large mix of bands and solo artists.
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Connerly Says ‘Go to Hell,’ Won’t Apologize

January 21, 2003 by

UC Student Association and a Los Angeles politician are demanding the regents censure UC Regent Ward Connerly after his recent defense of Sen. Trent Lott's comments at Strom Thurmond's birthday party.
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Gathering Honors Life, Work of MLK

January 21, 2003 by

Yesterday, members of local religious groups held a gathering near UCSB's Eternal Flame in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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Student Strikes Gold While Working in the Dirt

January 21, 2003 by

Noah Fierer received the Francis and Evelyn Clark Soil Biology Scholarship for his study in microorganisms in soil and the way they control nutrients and soil fertility.
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Man Sends UC Vulgar Photos

January 17, 2003 by

Some dirty faxes have led to the possible criminality of one man and an investigation into police misconduct. On June 10, 2002, two detectives from the UC Police Dept. served a search warrant at the S...
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Anacapa Blaze Renders Dorm Room Unlivable

January 17, 2003 by

Firefighters extinguished a fire Wednesday that left a dorm room uninhabitable and forced the evacuation of Anacapa Hall. The blaze on the ground-floor room shared by freshmen Natasja Swartz and Allis...
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War Protesters To Rally in SB

January 17, 2003 by

Get your fill of peace and love this weekend at Peace Congress 2003. The local peace rally is scheduled to begin this Saturday, Jan. 18 at 11:00 a.m. in Alameda Plaza.
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UCSB Creates Online Parking Payment

January 17, 2003 by

UCSB is using the Internet to make getting a parking ticket a more pleasant experience. Starting this month, anyone with outstanding parking tickets will be able to pay their fines via the Web through...
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Senator Boxer Honors MLK, Jr. with Web Page

January 17, 2003 by

Sen. Barbara Boxer has announced the launching of her "Martin Luther King, Jr. 2003"Web page, which is designed to honor the life and accomplishments of Dr. King.
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The Tides, They Are a-Changing

January 17, 2003 by


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UC Plans for Tight Budget

January 16, 2003 by

The key topic of yesterday's regents meeting was Gov. Gray Davis' midyear and 2003-04 budget cuts, and the impact they would have on students. In addition, the regents revealed plans to apply for cons...
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Regents Dispute Nuclear Lab Fate

January 16, 2003 by

On Wednesday, the regents met to discuss the future of the Los Alamos National Laboratory, home of the first atomic bomb and one of two nuclear laboratories administered by the Dept. of Energy and run...
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Group Renews Efforts for County Split

January 16, 2003 by

The Citizens for County Organization filed a notice of intention with the county clerk-recorder yesterday to circulate petitions and gather the necessary signatures to put the split on the ballot.
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