Kermit the Frog Speaks at Bren Grand Opening

Administrators and a celebrity puppet celebrated the opening of what has been deemed one of the “greenest” buildings in the U.S. and a model for future construction within the UC system at the official opening of the Bren building Friday afternoon.

Earth Day Celebration Continues Tradition

A Union Oil Co. platform stationed six miles off the coast of Summerland suffered a blowout that day. Oil workers struggled for 11 days to cap the rupture.

A.S. Seeks Support to Raise Fees

Associated Students, which is $340,000 in debt and lost nearly $1 million in stock market investments over the last year, is asking students for an $8 per quarter tuition increase on the spring ballot.

Feature Photo: Baila!

Members of Raices de Mi Tierra dance as part of a performance day to promote the lock-in fee for the MultiCultural Center and the Women’s Center in Storke Plaza at noon on Thursday. Several different groups performed to show their support for the intiative.

Like Moth to the Fame

You can tell a lot about a record label’s faith in its band by the size of its tour bus. Virgin clearly has high hopes for its recent signee, Moth.

What to Give the Great Buddha?

Thursday’s Forecast: A swift kick to the nuts.

Coming to a Head

From dealing with an influx of college applicants to changes in affirmative action to running their own respective industries, these UC Regents are busy. Frequently, too busy to answer the phone.

Don’t Let Jocks Throw a Fast One

It’s that time of year again; everyone on campus is looking for a handout. Students of UCSB – don’t let the university fool you into paying for new sports facilities.

UCSB to Chicago to WNBA?

For Kayte Christensen, the goal of reaching the peak will no longer be a fantasy. The former UCSB women’s basketball forward and 88 other college seniors from around the country participated in the WNBA pre-draft camp in Chicago April 12-13.

UCSB Research Tops Rankings

Researchers at UCSB have scored yet another point in the continuing battle against the university’s party school image. Several UCSB programs and departments were ranked highly by a U.S. News and World Report list released April 5, 2002.