Academic Endorses Bills in Washington

UCSB professor Manuel Casas spoke before the United States Congress earlier this month on behalf of immigrant children. Casas, a professor emeritus of counseling, clinical and school psychology in the Gevirtz Graduate School of Education, spoke at a congressional briefing in favor of two bills recently introduced by the House of Representatives. The bills — […]

Chocolate Vampire Babies

Sure, you’re mildly annoyed by the craze. You don’t want to hear about vampires without their shirts on, but mostly you don’t want to hear the hideous shrieks of that girl that can’t be more that, what, eleven!?

Locals Fight for Department

Over 1,600 people rallied at Pavilion Gym on Friday to support UCSB’s Exercise & Sports Studies minor as it faces extinction from the university’s budget crunch.

SB Shocks San Diego to Slip Into Sweet 16

Two games… two David Walker goals… two UCSB victories. The Gauchos are in the third round of the NCAA Tournament following back-to-back 1-0 wins, but Sunday’s victory at #11 seeded San Diego was a league above the lackluster showing in the first round against Wofford. The only similarity was the result.

UC Budget Reform Is in Students’ Hands

Recently, there’s been a lot of talk on campus about budget cuts and student fees, especially now that the 32 percent increase has been approved by the Regents board. However, let’s back up a little bit and talk about the truth of the matter so that we can learn the best way to move forward, hold the correct people accountable and enact a positive change.

‘Chos Maul Matadors in Conference Finale

Barring a big-time snub from the NCAA committee, the UC Santa Barbara women’s volleyball team may have just swept its way into the postseason. In their final conference match Saturday at the Thunderdome, the Gauchos (22-7 overall, 12-5 Big West) disposed of the Cal State Northridge Matadors (8-22, 4-12) in straight sets to move one step closer to the NCAA tournament after two years of missing the cut.

Starstruck Igor Seeks Advice From the Skies

The ability to listen to the stars is both a blessing and a curse, but now that I got Ashton Kutcher to shut up, I am able to peer into the future. May these horoscopes guide you well. Aries: March 21 – April 19 Your attempt to disprove “beer before liquor, never been sicker” will […]

Weekend Wrap-Up

A college-aged male fell from the cliffs along Del Playa Drive Saturday night, sustaining minimal injuries.

Loyola Shuts Down UCSB

After a week of practice aimed at atoning for an abysmal shooting performance in Reno, the UCSB women’s basketball team showed they were still a long way from a finished product, falling victim to a 65-40 blowout loss to a visiting LMU squad they had beaten by 10 last year in Los Angeles.

Local Art To Honor Recent Fire Victims

In commemoration of the brave actions of firefighters and survivors alike, the Santa Barbara County Arts Commission will sponsor the creation of a red hot mural.