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‘Democracy Now!’ Host To Talk Media, Activism at UCSB

April 7, 2016 by Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs

Amy Goodman, host and founder of the hallmark NPR global news program “Democracy Now!,” will be speaking to UC Santa Barbara students Sunday as part of a tour promoting her new book.

News

New UCPD Substation To Open in Library

April 7, 2016 by Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs

UCPD is preparing to open a new substation in the UCSB Library, hoping to establish informal interactions between officers and students.

UC News

State Assembly Blasts UC Admissions

April 7, 2016 by Supriya Yelimeli

One lawmaker said he was “pissed” when he saw the state auditor’s claim that the UC relaxed its standards in admitting nonresident students.

News

UCSB Give Day Welcomes Digital Era of Fundraising

April 6, 2016 by Maura Fox

To access a digitally active alumni base, the university is hosting its first 24-hour online donation drive on Friday.

Science & Tech

Paleontologist Finds ‘The Lost Giant’ on Expedition to Sahara Desert

April 4, 2016 by Effie Sklavenitis

In 2008, National Geographic paleontologist Nizar Ibrahim was on an African expedition when he and his team found “the lost giant” of the Sahara—the Spinosaurus—he told UCSB students Sunday.