UC Aims to Help Haiti

Over 250 University of California students, staff and faculty convened at UC San Francisco on Saturday to discuss ways to help Haiti recover from January’s devastating earthquake.

A.S. President Plans Veto

Associated Students President Charlie Arreola is planning to veto the establishment of the Human Rights Council as an A.S. board.

Environmentalist Speaks at UCSB

Bill McKibben, a man known as one of the most revolutionary environmentalists of our time, hosted a talk at UCSB this weekend to emphasize the importance of 350.

Election Benefits New Parties

The 2010 Associated Students election concluded yesterday, yielding a diverse executive board with candidates from each of the three campus parties.

Real Gypsies Contrast with Disney Depiction

It wasn’t until I watched Disney’s “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” for the first time a few days ago that I realized that — maybe, just maybe — I was a little bit deprived as a child.

Gauchos Face Dirtbags

In the locker room after the Gaucho baseball team’s heartbreaking 9-8 loss to USC on Tuesday night, Head Coach Bob Brontsema said nothing.

SB Sets Stage for Showdown

Last Thursday, the UCSB men’s lacrosse team played its third division game in a row; taking on the University of Southern California. In its penultimate game before the playoffs, UCSB needed the win to keep up with division rival Chapman University, who they will play tomorrow. After four intense quarters of play, the Gauchos stood victorious, moving to 9-4 overall and 4-0 in their division and into a first-place tie with Chapman.

Beer Pong Masters Follow Eleven Commandments

Madness is a terrible thing to waste.

Zoo Introduces Giraffe Couple to SB Collection

The Santa Barbara Zoo unveiled two new giraffes last week, hoping to attract new visitors and strengthen connections with other West Coast zoos.

Ecological Program Celebrates 40 Year Mark

The UCSB Environmental Studies Program, which was created in the wake of the 1969 Santa Barbara Oil Spill, is turning 40 this weekend with a three-day celebration starting today.