Court Rejects Lawsuit Over UC Funding Cuts
The state Supreme Court denied a lawsuit Wednesday by the University of California Student Association (UCSA) and two civil rights groups that sought to block cuts made in Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 2004-05 budget proposal.
Flying Solo Ain’t So Bad – Even Overseas
Greetings, all you young Cancun-loving college students. As Spring Break – and better yet, summer – begins to show its glorious light, young minds inevitably turn away from school.
W. Water Polo: UCSB Drops Weekend Games
The #11 UCSB women’s water polo team played the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation’s two highest ranked teams this weekend, losing to #1 USC on Saturday in Los Angeles and to #2 UCLA on Sunday at Campus Pool.
Health Dept. Monitors Shelters
The recent outbreak of pneumococcal infections in Santa Barbara County homeless shelters is under control thanks to efforts from the county Health Dept.
Buttny Already a Crucial Part of County Leadership
I have been the 3rd District County Supervisor for almost eight years. During that time, my executive assistant John Buttny and I have accomplished some very beneficial projects for Santa Barbara County.
Baseball: SB Sails Through Waves
For the third time this season, UCSB sophomore starting pitcher Michael Martin (3-0) climbed the hill after a Gaucho loss and delivered a victory with senior closer Aaron Jones making the final pitch for his fourth save of the season.
Huerta Praises New Ph.D. Program
Famed union activist and UC Regent Dolores Huerta joined UCSB’s Chicano Studies Dept. Monday to celebrate the world’s first Ph.D. program in that field.
Finance Board Spends Most of Its Piggy Bank
The Associated Students Finance Board began its second-to-last meeting of the quarter Monday afternoon with $5,814.62 in unallocated funds – and adjourned with $410.62 left in its purse.
Cuts To Threaten Student Jobs
Governor Schwarzenegger’s proposed cuts to education funding might soon force students working on campus to seek employment elsewhere.