SB Swimming Drops Matches
The UCSB men’s and women’s swimming teams both lost their dual matches at the Trojan’s McDonald’s Swim Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Experts Mull Pelican Death
A press release issued from the IBRRC last week reported that three out of six birds sampled tested positive for domoic acid, a naturally occurring toxin that has been known to adversely affect the health of pelican populations. According to Heather Nevill, the IBRRC’s veterinarian leading the group’s pelican investigation, domoic acid may not be solely responsible for birds’ failing health.
C.A.S.E. Receives $300K for Classes
Thanks to a $300,000 grant, UCSB’s College Alcohol and Substance Education program will be offering students a more intimate group experience to discuss their exploits.
Counting Down the Gaza Crisis
The blaring alarm sounds! You have only 15 seconds to find cover. 14… How far are you from a bomb shelter? Will you be safe here if a rocket falls next to you? 13… This is the sad reality that 15 percent of Israeli citizens have to live with everyday. Fifteen percent of a nation […]
UCSB To Finish Education and Social Sciences Building In 2009
UCSB has several construction projects slated for 2009, including completing the Education and Social Sciences Building, cementing plans for renovation of Davidson Library and designing campuswide infrastructure upgrades.
Chalk Up This: Campus Censorship
UCSB is a “Free Speech Zone.” Technically. Or is censorship being practiced, especially in regard to the recent chalking around campus? All right, so perhaps writing political statements in chalk in front of the Arbor and in front of the UCen isn’t technically allowed by campus policies. But how many times has this been overlooked […]
Orfalea Center Receives Grant to Study Religion in World Affairs
UCSB’s Orfalea Center for Global & International Studies was recently awarded $400,000 to jumpstart a research initiative focused on determining the impact religion has on international humanitarian efforts.
James Biela To Stand Trial for Murder
Prosecutors in Nevada intend to seek the death penalty for the murder of Santa Barbara City College student Brianna Denison.
To Invalidate Student Votes, Steve Pappas Gets Technical
As 3rd District Supervisor Doreen Farr gets comfortable in her new office, opponent Steve Pappas is continuing his legal effort to challenge the results of the election that seated her.
In an interview yesterday, Pappas’s attorney outlined his legal strategy – an approach that involves disqualifying more than half of UCSB and Isla Vista voters on registration technicalities.