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Deadline Draws Near for FAFSA Priority Filing

February 28, 2002 by

The March 2 deadline for priority filing for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2002-03 academic year is rapidly approaching.
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Leg Council Passes Bills to Legalize Pot, Increase Base Fees

February 28, 2002 by

Pot smokers everywhere received strong support at Wednesday night's Associated Students Legislative Council meeting.
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2 Speakers To Lecture in Forum on Religion

February 28, 2002 by

Ralph Reed, the former executive director of the Christian Coalition, and Barry Lynn, the executive director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, will speak tonight in Campbell Hall...
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I.V. PAC Reviews Fair Political Practices Act

February 28, 2002 by

The members of the Isla Vista Project Area Committee (PAC) - elected to protect the interests of community business owners - discovered that they may have difficulty protecting their own interests.
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Feature Photo: Simon Says ‘Vote for Me!’

February 28, 2002 by

Bill Simon, one of the potential Republican candidates for governor of California, fielded questions from the general public at the Santa Barbara Airport on Wednesday.
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Analysts Say UC Fees Due for Increase

February 27, 2002 by

A Sacramento agency released a recommendation last Wednesday that has the potential to increase University of California undergraduate student fees.
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Series of Weekend Altercations Lead to Severe Injuries

February 27, 2002 by

Another string of fights in Isla Vista resulted in three hospitalizations last weekend.
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Advocates of Living Wage Hold Demonstration

February 27, 2002 by

Members and supporters of the Coalition for a Living Wage gathered yesterday in front of the St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church, holding signs and yelling chants calling for an increase in wa...
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World-Renowned Mathematician Visits UCSB

February 27, 2002 by

Dr. Isadore Singer, a professor at MIT and one of the nation's leading mathematicians, visited UCSB from Jan. 14 to Feb. 14 to give a series of lectures on advanced topics in mathematics and their app...
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Feature Photo: Playing with Fire

February 27, 2002 by

Magician Mark Collier juggles a bowling ball, a flaming torch and a machete at the UCen Winter Carnival on Tuesday afternoon. The carnival also included baton twirling, Mardi Gras beads and bands.
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Third District Plans for New Lights in I.V.

February 26, 2002 by

Third District Supervisor Gail Marshall and the Edison Co. announced Monday that they will work together to shed light on some of Isla Vista's darkest corners as part of an Isla Vista safety enhanceme...
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Gun Totin’ Man Knocks Over Bank

February 26, 2002 by

A male suspect stole an unknown amount of cash from the Santa Barbara Bank and Trust in Magnolia Center Monday morning.
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Lawsuit Could Delay Merced Construction

February 26, 2002 by

Three Merced-based environmental groups filed suit a week ago against the University of California Board of Regents, Merced County and the Virginia Smith Trust on grounds that the Environmental Impact...
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UCSB Student Coordinates Fundraiser for Rare Disease

February 26, 2002 by

Niemann-Pick Type C, a rare pediatric disorder, will receive needed attention thanks to UCSB sophomore pre-biology major Kristin Avery's fundraiser drawing being held from Tuesday to Friday this week.
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I.V. Service Honors Deceased

February 25, 2002 by

About 50 people gathered in Anisq' Oyo' Park Sunday afternoon to remember those lost in the Isla Vista community over the past two years.
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