Sheriff’s Department Transfers Police Veteran Arnoldi
Butch Arnoldi, the longest-running lieutenant in Isla Vista Foot Patrol history, spent his last day in the station yesterday.
Men’s Basketball Tells UCR to Take A Hike on Road
The Gauchos bore down the stretch to pull out a 59-48 victory over Riverside at the Thunderdome on Saturday to avoid losing their second-straight game after the pounding initiated by Utah State last Thursday.
Capps Chats with Locals at Store
The hour-long visit allowed local residents an opportunity to discuss local and national issues on a one-to-one basis with their elected official.
UC President Questions Relevancy of SAT Test Requirement
University of California President Richard Atkinson recommended Sunday that the University stop using the SAT I, a standardized test taken last year by almost 2.5 million prospective students, as a basis for admission.
Feature Photo: Oil See You at the Beach
Fifty people attended a rally in Storke Plaza on Monday to draw attention to renewed interest in drilling off the South Coast. Co-sponsored by Get Oil Out(GOO), CalPIRG, Surfrider Foundation and EAB, the rally was followed by trash collecting at local beaches.
Aggies Bounce Gaucho Basketball’s Win Streak
By the time Utah State finished throttling the UCSB men’s basketball team Thursday night in the Thunderdome 71-48, the Gauchos realized that they ultimately could not compete with Utah State, the #1 mid-major college program in the nation.
Juvenile Justice: Court’s Decision Wisely Denies Lawyers Discretion to Try Youths as Adults (Staff Ed)
Prop 21 has been criticized for its far-reaching powers, including a "wiretap" provision for suspected gang members – potentially breaching the 4th Amendment.The measure came under heavy fire from civil rights organizations for giving too much discretion to prosecutors. And apparently the courts agreed.
Academy Selects UCSB Physicist for VP Position
Physics Professor James Langer, who has taught and researched at UCSB for 18 years, was elected Wednesday as vice president of the National Academy of Sciences, the country’s most influential science organization.
Baseball Team Prepares for Opening Homestand
The UCSB baseball team heads back into action this weekend, facing off against Santa Clara in its first home series of the season.
When TV Goes Bad: Reality Shows Push Outer Limits
As his last wish, Timothy McVeigh asked for his execution to be televised nationwide. The request was rejected, but you know there was some suit (read: Fox’s Rupert Murdoch) in Hollywood drooling over the prospect of a live death on prime time.