UC Regents Defer Resolution to Ban Scientific Funding From Tobacco Companies
Scientists representing 23 independent projects will continue their ongoing studies today after the University of California Board of Regents agreed to postpone a decision regarding proposed restrictions to tobacco-funded research once more.
UC Regents Set Up Shop for Meetings on Campus
With heavy security surrounding the UCen, today the UCSB campus hosted its first official University of California Board of Regents meeting of the decade.
Magnetic Mariane
The latest depressing pseudo-documentary about current affairs, the Angelina Jolie vehicle, “A Mighty Heart,” opens with shots of a sprawling, overwhelming cityscape.
Judge To Seek Trial in Frimpong Case
After hearing DNA testimony allegedly linking UCSB soccer player Eric Frimpong to felony rape, Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge Brian Hill ruled today that enough evidence exists to pursue a trial.
Around The World In Sixty Days
Spending the summer in Santa Barbara has its pros and cons.
Green Ideas Grow at UCSB Conference
Committing to its reputation as one of the most environmentally conscious campuses in the nation, UCSB hosted the sixth annual UC, CSU and CCC Sustainability Conference this week with over 850 people in attendance.
Calendar for 6/29/07
Artsweek has said it once and we’ll say it again:
Newly Elected VP Maintains Office Despite A.S. Code
Associated Students narrowly missed losing another executive officer last week as a result of its judicial council’s decision to override a ruling that would have removed External Vice President of Local Affairs Lindsey Quock from her post.
Celebrate Summer With Sights, Sounds & Sci-Fi
Just because Daddy isn’t paying for that trip around Europe doesn’t mean your summer plans should solely be spent sitting around on your ass all day, especially since summertime is a season packed full of art, music and events no matter where your summer plans have you spending your days and nights.
Board Delays Gaviota Construction Plans
The Gaviota Coast Conservancy and the private owners of a 17-acre parcel are still locked in dispute over a proposal to build a 15,000 square foot home on the lot, after the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors demanded a lengthy environmental impact report last week.