Old Drug Might Heal Renal Cysts
Researchers at UCSB have released a new study on the immunosuppressive drug rapamycin as a potentially effective treatment for kidney disease.
Scholars Slip in Study Time
The amount of time college students spend studying has declined an average of 10 hours per week since 1961, according to a recent University of California study.
Gauchos Thrive in Tourney Tune Up
It was a busy weekend for the UCSB swim teams, who swam their final meets of the regular season on Friday at UC Davis and Saturday at the University of the Pacific. The men’s team fell short against Davis, losing by a narrow margin of 140-154, but dominated its next meet against Pacific, winning 165-89. The women, on the other hand, went undefeated over the weekend, beating Davis by a score of 181-111 and Pacific by a score of 138-123.
Obama Gets Fiesty in Agenda-Affirming Speech
President Obama has had, at best, mixed success in his first year in office. There were several accomplishments of note in his freshman year, including the passage of legislation expanding health care for uninsured children and relaxing restrictions on lawsuits against employers who discriminate in their salary practices.
Washington Welcomes UCSB
Women’s track and field opened their indoor competition season at the University of Washington Invitational this past weekend. Though several UCSB athletes put on impressive opening performances, the two-day event showcased senior high-jumper Jane Doolittle, who finished second out of 24 in her event.
Art Showcase Seeks to Study Racial Identity
The UCSB Women’s Center is currently hosting a multicultural art exhibit featuring work from students and professional artists.
Stimulus Gives More to Colleges
Under President Obama’s proposed $3.8 trillion federal budget, unveiled yesterday, California students would benefit from a $3.9 billion increase in the state’s Pell Grant funding.
Rove Event Draws Additional Funding
The Associated Students Finance Board dispersed $13,385 to 10 student organizations at last night’s two-hour meeting.
Budget Woes Rain on UCSB’s Parade…
Everyone knows the University of California is facing a major budget crisis. What people may not know, however, are the specific ways these issues are affecting UCSB. The Nexus asked faculty, staff and students to tell us about their experiences with budget cuts over the past year.
UCSB Makes Matadors See Red
Coming off a disappointing 67-62 loss at rival Cal Poly last Thursday, the UCSB women’s basketball kicked off their four-game homestand in convincing fashion, taking care of conference doormat Cal State Northridge 69-55 Saturday at the Thunderdome.