Month: February 2010

News

Students Raise Almost $50K

February 17, 2010 by Vicky Nguyen Reporter

In response to the devastating earthquake that rocked Port-au-Prince last month, the campus community, with the help of Associated Students, has raised nearly $50,000 for Haitian relief efforts.

Feature

Fighting A New Battle

February 17, 2010 by Mackenzie Weinger

After seven years and two months as a Marine, Alonso Zavala went from soldier to UCSB student in just seven days.

Sports

Late Collapse Costs ‘Chos

February 17, 2010 by Miles Yim

Owning a commanding 13-point advantage with 6:24 remaining in regulation, there seemed little doubt that the UCSB women's basketball team was due to break their two-game conference skid, but homesteading Long Beach State had other plans. Th...

Opinion

Failure of Healthcare Bill Affects Students

February 17, 2010 by Stephen Szczurko

Over a million people across the United States suffer from a lack of health insurance coverage due to pre-existing conditions. Millions more find themselves losing their homes due to the debt they accrued from medical costs. Small businesse...