Bill Boasts Better Education Funds
The House of Representatives passed the Healthcare and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act last Thursday, overhauling student lending and raising funding for higher education. President Obama will sign it into law tomorrow.
Brontsema Records Record Win
Under clear skies on Sunday afternoon at UCSB’s Caesar Uyesaka Stadium, Head Gaucho Baseball Coach Bob Brontsema clinched his 446th career victory in an 11-6 win over San Francisco, passing Al Ferrer as the winningest coach in UCSB baseball history.
Isla Vista Sobering Site Would Benefit Students and Entire Community
A Sobering Center for Isla Vista is a great idea. In the early ’90s, SBPD Officer Mike Aspland and I developed and implemented the Santa Barbara Sobering Center. I know from experience what it takes to get a concept like this implemented.
UCSB Threat Freed From Jail, Banned From Campus
Neil Baker, a former UCSB employee who was detained in Washington six weeks ago and held in jail for threatening the university, was released from police custody in Kennewick, WA on March 9.
Armchair QB
The Yankees won the world series and Duke is in the Final Four. Seems like evil is in this year. I’m going to ride this trend all the way to the bank with a fool-proof preseason Superbowl bet: Go Raiders!
Council Talks Hate-Crimes, Prison Funds
The University of California Board of Regents met last week to discuss recent incidents of intolerance on campuses and the state’s control of prison system health care funding.
City Considers Liquor Chain
Major alcohol retailer BevMo! is planning to open a store in Santa Barbara, offering beer, wine and liquor at an outlet on the corner of De La Vina and State Streets.
New Shop To Utilize Local Art
Third-year UCSB student Garrett Gerstenberger and business partner Jose el Cardoso will celebrate the grand opening of their T-shirt printing business, “I.V. Screen Printing,” on 6565 Trigo Rd. on April 17.
Creation of New Party Requests Student Input
In preparation for the Associated Students election starting April 19, a group of UCSB students held primaries last quarter to form the Democratic Process Party.