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A.S. Retracts Controversial Resolution

In one of its last chances to pass legislation, the 2001-2002 Associated Students Legislative Council debated, and ultimately withdrew, a controversial position paper in support of Israel that also ca...
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Environmentalists Criticize Rat Poison

The National Park Service is facing a lot of pressure from local environmentalist groups who argue that the rat poison recently dropped on Anacapa Island killed more than just rats.
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SB County Prepares for 2002 Fire Season

Fire season has hit Santa Barbara County, and local fire protection agencies are working to strengthen their resources and remind people about fire safety.
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Central Coast AIDS Project Holds Memorial

The 19th International AIDS Candlelight Memorial, a vigil dedicated to the memory of AIDS victims, will take place at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday at the Trinity Episcopal Church, located at 1500 State St.
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Study Finds Student Jobs May Affect Grades

Full-time students who work more than 25 hours a week are in danger of hurting their academics and college experience, according to a report released by California Public Interest Research Group, the ...
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University Briefs: May 17, 2002

The University of California Board of Regents approved a policy Thursday granting the same-sex domestic partners of UC faculty and staff pension benefits equal to those currently received by spouses a...
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Feature Photo: Looks Like a Feast

Leftovers of a successful Luau remain Thursday evening at 6 p.m. in the Zeta Phi Rho fraternity house. The night featured Hawaiian and Polynesian cultures, including dance performances and a tradition...
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Prosecution Rests Case in Attias Trial

After three weeks of testimony, deputy district attorney Patrick McKinley rested his case against murder suspect David Attias on Tuesday afternoon.
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Officials Find Disease at Day Care Center

The Santa Barbara County Health Dept. announced Wednesday that samples from UCSB's Orfalea Family Children's Center on West Campus tested positive for the disease Raccoon Roundworm.
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A.S. Leaves Groups in Funding Lurch

Next year, UCSB students may not be able to enjoy the wealth of cultural, educational and entertaining events that they have seen in past years, as campus organizations that sponsor those events will ...
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Regents Debate ACT, SAT Content

The University of California Board of Regents met at UC Los Angeles on Wednesday to discuss changes in admissions policy intended to better prepare and evaluate students for college.
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Davis Proposes Cuts to University Budget

Despite the fact that a revision to Gov. Gray Davis' budget for 2002-03 cuts University of California funding by $162 million, tuition rates will not rise during the next academic year.
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SB Court Rules in Favor of State Street Building Plan

The Santa Barbara City Council approved the development project, La Entrada de Santa Barbara, which was first proposed in 1991 by developer Bill Levy, in August 2001.
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Feature Photo: “Hey…No Cutting!”

Two "Star Wars" fanatics re-enact the famous light saber duel in front of the Arlington Theatre downtown.
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UC, Zeneca To Clean Up Toxic Marsh Property

Stege Marsh, a 100-acre plot of land part in Richmond, Calif., has been one of the 10 most polluted "toxic hot spots" in the Bay Area since 1998. Now the University of California and Zeneca Corporatio...
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