Higher Costs of UC Payroll Strains Budget
The UC laid off more than 4,000 employees since last year, while continuing to raise select workers’ salaries by approximately $200 million dollars.
Board To Vote on Tuition Spike
UC President Mark Yudof sent an open letter to California on Monday, proposing to increase student fees for the 2011-12 academic year by eight percent.
Green Advice for Green People: How to See the Future
There is always one. One donut left in the box, one cookie left on the plate and one player each week who attempts to screw up what would otherwise have been a great fantasy day.
Sunday Funday: Back in Black (and Silver)
The entire time I was writing this column, a little voice in my head was saying, “The Raiders? Really? The Raiders?” It has been that long since the silver and black has been relevant. But credit must be given where credit is due.
AQB: Dear Sports Ed. Ravi,
The Hornets took out the Clippers yesterday in a 101-82 rout. AQB says:
Nuglets of Wisdom: Surf World Turned Upside Down
The surf sphere has seen two world-shattering events in the past week.
UCSB Set to Kick Off 2010 Postseason
For the first time this season, a loss for #2 UCSB would mean more than just disappointment. It would mean, in all likelihood, the end of Gaucho soccer until next season.
Republican Resurgence May Provoke Gridlock on Capitol Hill
In light of the Republican gains in Congress, many Democrats are left questioning both the future of politics on Capitol Hill and the future of their own party.
Long List of “To-Do’s” Keeps Republicans and Democrats Honest
The nation was swept by a wave of conservative victories in red and dark blue states alike, giving the GOP a majority in the House of Representatives.
New Nemertean Worm Species Named After UCSB Scientist
UCSB zoology professor Armand Kuris has received one of the greatest honors biologists can hope for — having a newly discovered species named after him.