Baby Giraffe Comes as Big Surprise to SB Zookeepers
The Santa Barbara Zoo welcomed its newest resident earlier this month after one of their young female giraffes unexpectedly gave birth.
Israel Leads in Global Innovation and Democracy
The Jewish people have long sought self-determination in the midst of continuous persecution and oppression in foreign lands.
Riders Look to Trample Contest
The UCSB equestrian team will compete in their first Intercollegiate Horse Show Association hunt seat show of Winter Quarter this weekend at the Cal Poly Pomona Horse Center.
Gauchos Host Santa Clara to Open 2011 Season
After losing 4-3 in the Big West Tournament semifinals last season, the UCSB women’s tennis team has a lingering chip on its shoulders this season and a lot to prove. “It definitely left a bitter feeling in our mouths,” Head Coach Pete Kirkwood said. “However, we’re only looking forward.”
Poker Event To Hold Full House
The Santa Barbara City Fire Department is hosting a benefit poker tournament this Sunday Jan. 30 in support of Fire Captain Mike Moses’ fight against cancer.
Basque Studies Experts Hold Whaling Exhibit
UCSB’s Center for Basque Studies will host a conference today about Basque whaling in Iceland today in conjunction with an exhibition at Davidson Library.
University Legislature Reviews Latest Events, Financial Difficulties
The UCSB Faculty Legislature met yesterday to discuss current university issues.
MTD To Regulate Resources
The Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District and Teamster Union Local 186 are meeting today to discuss changes in union healthcare benefits.
Gauchos Win on Buzzer Beater
The Blue-Green Rivalry might need a better name. Junior forward James Nunnally hit a running floater off the backboard at the buzzer and junior guard Orlando Johnson scored a game-high 24 points to beat Cal Poly 71-70 on Thursday night at Mott Gymnasium in San Luis Obispo.
Swim and Dive Closes Season With Dual Meet
The first home meet of 2011 is also the last of the season for UCSB men and women’s swimming and diving, and will once again have UCSB race against a high level of competition. Last year’s Big West Conference champion UC Davis as well as the Pacific swimming and diving team comes to Campus Pool this Saturday for dual meets against the Gauchos.