Weather
From the depths of the Nexus dungeon, the Weatherhuman warns all ye who bike here: stay on your side of the roundabout or face the CREATURE OF ABYSMAL CONSEQUENCES AND SHIN INJURIES. The ‘human will find you. The ‘human will make you stay on your side of the roundabout. And if you walk in the […]
“Dos” and “Don’ts” (But Mostly “Don’ts”) of Freshman Year
So you’ve finally made it, eh? You’ve pillaged Target’s college dorm aisle, awkwardly reached out to your future roommate in hopes of coordinating your bedspread and outfitted your whole extended family in UCSB garb. Some of you have probably already contacted your best friend’s older brother’s second cousin, landing yourself a go-to booze provider for […]
College: It’s Like Chuck E. Cheese’s, But Without the Poop
You are about to enter another dimension — a dimension not only of sight and sound, but of beer pong and handle pulls. A journey into a wondrous land of sex, drugs and dubstep. Welcome to Isla Vista. Let me address the elephant in the room here: Yes, college is just like it is in […]
Eat Omega-3 to Maintain Memory
For most students, college is a memorable time, chockfull of unforgettable experiences. However, the ability to remember the important moments in life is a luxury most of us unknowingly take for granted — as many patients with mental dementia can attest.
Undocumented Students To Receive Aid
Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 130 — also known as the California DREAM Act — into law last Monday after the State Senate passed the legislation on July 14.
SB Court Sentences Lee to Jail, Probation
UCSB third-year political science major Joe Lee pled guilty on June 22 at the Santa Barbara Courthouse to charges of felony burglary and receiving stolen property.
UCen To Change Dining Options
The UCen dining facilities will undergo major renovations this summer to replace several familiar establishments with new vendors.
UCSB Professor Reveals New Findings on Universe Expansion
UCSB adjunct professor of physics Andy Howell published an article in the research journal Nature Communications last month detailing the scientific community’s knowledge of Type Ia supernovas.
SB County Prison Sees Increase in Jail Fights
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff ’s Department is investigating the cause of seven fights that occurred within a two-week period last month at the Santa Barbara County Jail.
Regents Further Increases Fees
Following a $650 million cut in UC funding in California’s recently approved state budget, the UC Board of Regents approved an additional 9.6 percent increase in tuition — to be implemented Fall 2011 — at its July 14 meeting at UC San Francisco Mission Bay.