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Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0800 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0800 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss PressCore 1.2 eic@dailynexus.com eic@dailynexus.com ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: <a href="http://blog.dailynexus.com/featured-articles/ncaa-tournament-first-round-liveblog/">NCAA Tournament Round 1 Coverage</a> http://www.dailynexus.com/article.php?a=20453 Go to blog.dailynexus.com during UCSB's first round match with Ohio State on Friday, March 19 at 6:30 PM PDT. News Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0800 Weekend Wrap-Up http://www.dailynexus.com/article.php?a=20432 The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to armed robbery and vandalism during the weekend, as well as one self-inflicted injury. News Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0800 Coach Resigns in Response to Accusations http://www.dailynexus.com/article.php?a=20433 UCSB women's soccer assistant coach Chris Fernandez submitted his resignation on Friday, Feb. 26 following allegations of sexual impropriety at his previous job with a girls' youth soccer team in Arizona. News Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0800 Locals Await Ice Rink Opening http://www.dailynexus.com/article.php?a=20434 Last week, the Greater Santa Barbara Ice Skating Association celebrated the donation of 1.3 acres of land next to Girsh Park in Goleta for the establishment of an indoor ice skating rink. News Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0800 Open Space Poll Ties http://www.dailynexus.com/article.php?a=20435 The Isla Vista parks board nearly granted a name to a large open space on Del Playa Drive last week, after 23 community members voted for their preferences in an online poll. News Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0800 ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Philanthropist Assists in Search for New Dean of Engineering http://www.dailynexus.com/article.php?a=20436 Entrepreneur Richard A. Auhll has donated $500,000 to the UCSB Engineering Dept. to help in finding a permanent dean for the college. News Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0800 ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Scientists To Discuss Recent Microscopic Marvels http://www.dailynexus.com/article.php?a=20437 A free public forum, "Nano-Meeter," will inform attendees about cutting edge nanotechnology and nanoscale materials in a campus presentation this Thursday, courtesy of a number of scientific campus organizations. News Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0800 ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Campus Services Bring "Meatless Mondays" to Dining Commons http://www.dailynexus.com/article.php?a=20438 The Environmental Affairs Board and members from Real Food Challenge have teamed up with campus dining services in an effort to reduce the cafeterias' environmental and ecological impact. News Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0800 Staff Editorial: Turds and Tulips http://www.dailynexus.com/article.php?a=20430 Opinion Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0800 Snag a Sweet Study Room With Igor's Great Advice http://www.dailynexus.com/article.php?a=20431 Opinion Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0800 So Long, Santa Barbara: <a href="http://blog.dailynexus.com/travel/sounds-from-down-under/" target="_blank">Sounds From Down Under</a> http://www.dailynexus.com/article.php?a=20445 Waking up to the sounds of La Trobe University is my favorite part of the day. The sounds of Australia are vivid, fresh, and new; they reiterate the fact that I am currently "down under". Having only been here at La Trobe University for three weeks, I have felt as though I have been here for two months. Blogs Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0800 So Long, Santa Barbara: <a href="http://blog.dailynexus.com/travel/bologna/" target="_blank">B(o)log(na)</a> http://www.dailynexus.com/article.php?a=20446 I suppose I should give some sort of introduction, both of myself and my situation here in Italy, this being my first blog post here and all. First blog post anywhere in fact. Anyway, I'm Mark and I'm vacationi... er, study in Bologna, Italy this semester. I've actually been in Italy since the beginning of the year. Blogs Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0800 Politics, et al.: <a href="http://blog.dailynexus.com/shallow/politicsetal/the-arrogance-of-power/">The Arrogance of Power</a> http://www.dailynexus.com/article.php?a=20447 The nuclear option has been decided on. President Obama and the Democrat majority leaders in Congress have decided to use the parliamentary procedure known as reconciliation to pass their unpopular health care reform bill, a bill that the Republicans oppose, a bill that some liberal Congressmen oppose for not being liberal enough, and a bill to which the majority of the American people, according to most polls, are vehemently opposed. Blogs Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0800 Men's Basketball: NCAA Tournament vs Ohio St. http://www.dailynexus.com/article.php?a=20455 Sports Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0800 Women's Basketball: 'Chos Outduel Roadrunners http://www.dailynexus.com/article.php?a=20440 Despite ending the regular season on a five-game winning streak, including Saturday's 80-75 success over nonconference foe Cal State Bakersfield, the UCSB women's basketball team fell to the fifth seed in the upcoming Big West Tournament due to Long Beach State's upset over UC Riverside. Sports Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0800 Speace of Mind: The Curling Conundrum http://www.dailynexus.com/article.php?a=20444 Something has been on my mind for quite some time now, and I feel it's time to fork the problem over to all of you so I don't have to deal with it anymore. I am referring to the age-old question, or I guess, month-old question of whether or not curling a) belongs in the Olympic Games and b) is or is not a sport. I know. It's a hot topic right now, and many of you may feel that I'm trying to be "hip" or "trendy" by writing a column about it. For those people, I think there is a bigger problem, and that is the fact that you think curling is either "hip" or "trendy." Bigger fish to fry here, but I will not get into that. Sports Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0800 Baseball: Late-Inning Letdowns Cost Gauchos Series at Stanford http://www.dailynexus.com/article.php?a=20442 The UC Santa Barbara baseball team broke out with a six-run first inning on Sunday at Sunken Diamond Field, leading the road team to a 15-11 victory over #24 Stanford to end a frustrating three-game series on a positive note. Sports Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0800 Men's Volleyball: Trojans Break 'Chos http://www.dailynexus.com/article.php?a=20443 The UCSB men's volleyball team couldn't quite get a rhythm going Friday night, as the red-hot Gauchos fell to USC on the road 3-1 to give the Trojans a sweep of the season series. Sports Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0800 Armchair QB: Armchair QB http://www.dailynexus.com/article.php?a=20441 Sports Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0800 Women's Basketball: Big West Conference Tournament Photos http://www.dailynexus.com/article.php?a=20449 Check back for more updates from the Big West Basketball Tournament at the Anaheim Convention Center. Sports Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0800 Women's Basketball: Big West Tournament Day Two http://www.dailynexus.com/article.php?a=20450 Check back for more updates from the Big West Basketball Tournament at the Anaheim Convention Center. Sports Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0800 Women's Basketball: Big West Tournament Day Three http://www.dailynexus.com/article.php?a=20451 Sports Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0800 <a href="http://blog.dailynexus.com/shallow/sports/big-west-tournament-live-blog/">Big West Tournament Live Blog</a> http://www.dailynexus.com/article.php?a=20452 Sports Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0800 Artist Issue 2010 http://www.dailynexus.com/article.php?a=20448 Comics Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0800 Goodbye for Now http://www.dailynexus.com/article.php?a=20439 Alas, the final weather of the quarter. Weather Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0800