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Foundation Files Lawsuit Over Plover Habitats

The Pacific Legal Foundation has filed a lawsuit against the federal government over its designation of 210 miles of Pacific coastline as critical habitat for the threatened western snowy plovers.
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UCSB Breaks Ground for New Building

Marine Science Building will serve as a hub for all 14 departments and additional research units involved in marine science research.
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Drug Reduces Effects of Parkinson’s

UCSB researchers and a Northern California-based pharmaceutical company may hold the key to the cure for Parkinson's disease.
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Alternative Eaters Praise Dining Commons

UCSB's dining services have received only praise for the vegetarian, vegan and various religious holiday meal alternatives they provide.
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Feature Photo: Light Up Your Night

Sophomore business economics major Kenny Lin performs at the Lantern Festival on Thursday afternoon as part of the Korean Cultural Awareness Group. The festival was held in Corwin Pavilion.
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Court Psychiatrist Testifies

David Attias has said he does not remember running into five people on Feb. 23, 2001, according to testimony that court-appointed psychiatrist Donald Slutzky gave on Wednesday.
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Judge Denies Attempt to Invalidate Recall Signatures

Calling the No On Recall Committee "counter-productive," Santa Barbara Superior Court Judge Thomas Anderle shot down efforts to stop the recall against 3rd District Supervisor Gail Marshall.
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Leggies Conclude Year, Pass Torch to SAC Members

On Wednesday night Leggies debated and answered the most pressing issue on campus: Is Kirsten Dunst more attractive than Natalie Portman?
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Chumash Casino Extension Sparks Debate

The Santa Ynez Valley Band of Chumash Indians will begin the second phase of expansion of the Chumash Casino, despite complaints from local citizens.
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Lagoon Project To Restore Native Plant Life

The putrid smell coming from the campus lagoon can only mean one thing: spring is here.
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UCSB Press Council Picks New Nexus Editor in Chief

With cigar in mouth and Georgia Peach in hand, Brendan Buhler is ready to "up the megatonnage of the Nexus" as the 2002-03 editor in chief.
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Feature Photo: Look Up, See Gulls

Two seagulls take advantage of Wednesday's warm weather with a swim in the Reflecting Pool
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“I Was Never Afraid David Would Hurt Other People”

Diana Attias, the mother of David Attias, testified in court on Tuesday that the ordeal of raising her son, whom she characterized as "sickly" and "inconsolable," wore on her patience and tested her s...
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Campus Legends

We all grow up dreaming of fame and fortune, worshipping our idols, awaiting the day we join their ranks.
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SB Judge To Rule on Validity of Signatures

Santa Barbara Superior Court Judge Thomas Anderle is expected to deliver a final ruling Wednesday on the legality of the signatures gathered for the recall effort against 3rd District Supervisor Gail ...
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